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Trans-Tasman Cup 🇳🇿🇦🇺 Day 1 Summary: Very average day back down in the U80s. Always good fun to be competing at this level though 😅 290kg Yoke x 20m - 22 secs - Decent run despite not getting any heavy sessions in! 90kg Log - 0 Reps - No surprises here! Always a comp day nemesis, today was no exception 🤣 Max Deadlift - 250kg - First time coming last in a deadlift event! Lads were class today hitting some big numbers 🤙🏻 Some decent events coming up tomorrow. Hopefully claw back some points if the body isn’t in pieces 🤣 @australias.strongest @nzstrongest @meatstock @sbdapparel #meatstock #transtasman #cup #strongman #strongmantraining #strongmannz #nzstrongman #newzealand #strong #strongnation #gym #gymlife #gymrat #gymmotivation #training #strongmancompetition #lift #strength #strengthtraining #power #powerliftingnz #powerlifting #powerlifter #bodybuilding #u80kgstrongman #u90kgstrongman #workout #inspiration #strengthandconditioning #deadlift

The strongman competition is back! Come along and watch some of the strongest people in the country display some incredible levels of strength⁠ ⁠ #strongmannz #auckland #eastershow #easterfair #thingstodoinauckland

Finally remembered to get some @officialstrongmangames pictures from @blackjack.images 😍 One of the events that I executed like I wanted to ✨ With so long between “drinks” my friends and sisters in this sport keep me going and knowing that anything is possible ❤️ @rhi.lovelace @mcraestrongfitness @panda_smolbutswole @strongmankimsqwatz @grace.adriana.inge @sarahaphlex @nichole_lw For now it’s head down, bum up and build a bigger base. Exciting things are coming this year 🔥 Fuelled @ignitenutrition_ Coached @strengthzen__ Decked out @strengthgearnz SMOLHUMAN10 💵 Caffeinated @katanacoffeeco @kratosstrengthequipment #kratosfam #strongman @scorpion_supplements_nz #strongmannz #smolhuman #stronghuman #smolstrong #osg23

Finally back with this rapscallion welcoming party 😍 Before OSG I was seeing @tomsmassage weekly to keep my body in check and now he’s back for the year and we’re into maintenance! If you haven’t been before, Tom does a thorough assessment of your body and movement patterns before treatment so you get the best out of it. He also tells really bad dad jokes but we let that slide 🤷‍♀️ Couldn’t recommend him more! If you’re in the ChCh area, check him out! #strongman #strongmannz #chch #massage #deeptissue #smolhuman

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Well I somehow survived yesterday without putting myself in a wheelchair 😆 NZ Strongest 2023 is officially over. Massive shout out to everyone who made the effort to come down & watch or watched online, blown away with the love & support and still taking it all in. Also huge thank you to @nzstrongest for hosting such an epic event, can’t believe I had friends from Australia, London & Italy watching the live stream, how cool is that! #feelingthove #nzstrongest #strongmannz #strongman #strongwoman #nzstrongestwoman #livestream #buzzing

Eat sleep, train repeat 👊 Very exciting to see some big PB’s for me over the last couple of week, the real hustle starts now 3 weeks to go🤪🚀 #latenightgymsesh #gyife #gymhustle #postgymselfie #strongman #strongwoman #strongmannz #weighttraining #compprep

✨ANYONE CAN BE STRONG, DEFINE YOUR OWN✨ In a week I’ll be flying to Denver to compete on June 17th @prostrongmanleague 64kg Champs representing New Zealand 🇳🇿 This will be my first Pro Show with only my weight class competing. It’s gonna be fun and fast 🔥 When I decided two years ago that I was going to really give strongman a good hot crack, I didn’t know what that meant in terms of ‘strength’. “Strength does not come from the physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will” Will alone wouldn’t have gotten me here without the unrelenting support of those along for the ride with me 🥰 There are too many people to thank for all the support I’ve been given along the way, just know I mean it from the bottom of my heart. LIL MEG FROM BODYCORE IS GOING TO WORLDS 🫡 @strengthgearnz keeping me protecting and looking sharrrrp, use SMOLHUMAN10 to save yourself some 💵 @katiee.pitt @strengthzen__ @saltandsugar_bysteph @hyperbolic_fitness__ @eviegoddamnscott @newzealandstrongmanseries @nzstrongest #strongman #strongmannz

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#TBT 2017 The last year we saw the NZ flag on the back of an athletes jersey @theworldsstrongestman. This year we will see @raggstrongman make his debut representing NZ. Matt has a great shot at making the finals with some very strong events in the qualifiers. Matt will be the 6th person to represent NZ alongside Alan Hallberg - 1983 Colin Cox - 1995, 1996 Levi Vaoga - 1999, 2000, 2001 Carl Waitoa - 2005 Colm Woulfe- 2016, 2017 If you want to see NZ and @raggstrongman in the finals drop a 🇳🇿in the comments

I've had to make peace with what I look like in competition photos. I'm acutely aware of what I look like and my face ain't one you're gonna put on the cover of Vogue (or Womens Weekly). But I'm cool with that, cause y'know, that's a hard workin face! I'm stronger than most women my age and looks count for nothing in this game. Put your phone down ladies and go lift something heavy! #mastersathlete #strongwoman #strongman #strongmannz #womenwholift #chickswholift @canterburystrongmanclub @newzealandstrongmanseries @wildsouthweightlifting @crossfitwildsouth @otagoweightlifting Thanks @vsphotographynz for the epic action shots ❤️

I had the BEST day at South Island's Strongest, at the NZ Agricultural Show! Aiming high for my first strongman comp and I had a ball, and everyone was so friendly, supportive and just frickin cool. Truck pull was my event of the day but they were all super fun and hey, we don't do it cos it's easy! Next time I'll be better! More please! Thanks to @canterburystrongmanclub @newzealandstrongmanseries for putting on a great event and @crossfitwildsouth @callummcconachy__ @otagoweightlifting @helmsies for the strength training. Come get silly at @wildsouthweightlifting if ya wanna go! #strongmannz #strongwoman #bronzemedal #third #mastersathlete #womenwholift #chickswholift

New furniture for New Zealands Strongest Man and Woman, presented by @decileone It's going to be a huge show to celebrate kiwi lockdown-freedom and to kick start competition again, so we wanted to send something nice to celebrate. 12in, 110kg, Australian Redgum Tag someone in the northern hemisphere that loves log, to let them know how it's done down here #australianmade

Two of the bros @sonnyjim.nz and @justthenorms_ coming in to find the perfect preworkout. Just so happens they have found just what they where looking for Nitros X Just one hit of this pre and your looking like you've been pumping dumbells all day 🦾

My first practice for "silver dollar" deadlift. It's a weird one but we're getting creative with the gear to try and get the feel of it... 100kg x 3 and 90 x 3 on an "earthquake bar" cos I've got a big day tomorrow.... #strongman #strongmannz #strongwoman #deadlift #silverdollardeadlift

✨TELL ME YOU CAN ONLY TRAIN LEGS WITHOUT TELLING ME✨ It’s been a frustrating few months in the SMOL HUMAN camp trying to rehab a pretty unpredictable shoulder injury. Today I was heard and have a plan going forward. The next few months are going to be equally, if not more frustrating but we know where we’re heading! BIG MEATY STUMPS! @strengthzen__ #smolhuman #strongman #strongmannz

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A bit of a Strongman demo at the Wild South Crossfit Southern Crusade #strongman #strongmannz #strongmanstones #crossfitwildsouth @callummcconachy__

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Strong man Adrian on a 300kg partial deadlift, this guy is going places and we have your supps sorted @murve83 @stealthsupplements #strongmannz #stealthsupplements

YOU WIN SOME, YOU LOSE SOME ✨ WIN - 55kg MDB single LOST - consciousness on 80kg overload cleans with 3 second hold 🥴 Deficit started this week, exciting to see what’s underneath my 3,5k calories a day for the last 2 months 😅 Thanks to @dkcoaching_ for always pushing me to the limits in the right ways AND for treating my sore bod today. @cerberus_newzealand for holding me together. @kanosauras for checking if I was still alive and helping me pack up the log. @katiee.pitt for your enthusiasm - EXCUUUSE ME #strongman #mediumtosmol #strongmannz #strongwoman #mdb #cdb

JUST A LIL DROP ✨ Still over here working away. Some up down’s, loggy boi and close grip bench. 110 4x6 67 3x3 50 3x10 Time to drop a bit of the fluff we’ve been packing on and see where we land. @dkcoaching_ @newzealandstrongmanseries @cerberus_newzealand #strongman #strongmannz #cerberusnz #smol #mediumtosmol

4 WEEKS IN, 3 TO GO ✨ Cheeky wee 50kg single to see out the last 4 weeks of MDB prep. Keen to see how far I can push this at comp. Building wings so wide, I’ma fly away 🦋 @dkcoaching_ @fiddy_stephenburnell #smoltomedium #mdb #strongman #strkngwkman #strongmannz

COUSIN IT DOING SOME DEADLIFTS ✨ Learning to train for a deadlift ladder is HAAAAARD! Loving pushing my body and seeing where we can take it. Also still learning how to tie my hair up 🙊 @dkcoaching_ @cerberus_newzealand #smol #strongman #strongmannz #strongwoman #deadlifts

I UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT Or did I? It took me 2 sets to realise I was supposed to be doing hang cleans… WHAT IS BARBELL CYCLING!? Thanks to ‘old coachy for putting things in my programme that I have to relearn, keeping me on my toes @dkcoaching_ Lockdown with no equipment meant a lot of bro seshing and now I have wings 🤷‍♀️ @cerberus_newzealand @newzealandstrongmanseries @bodycare.strongman #strongmannz #smol

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Finally get to have a real play on my new custom made log thanks to @cdmetalworksnz . This thing is a beast. 105kg empty. This was the last log on the log ladder at the comp I ran last weekend. Horowhenuas strongest man & women, this beast really tested out the athletes. Going to be great training on this leading into my comps this year, should make pressing a lot easier on normal logs 👌 #logpress #custommade #customlog #beastmode #strongman #overheadpress #strongshoulders #strongmannz #cdmetalworks #horowhenuastrengthclub

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When @hellofreshnz shows up with the goods! Tex-mex chicken with roasted veges and garlic yoghurt dressing. Not only is it low carb and super delicious, I have heaps to have for lunch and dinner!

Mid week reminder for those that need this to push through. You can be the biggest person in the room with a weak mind so a strongmind creates a strong person in general learn to strive for more💯

We all fight battles whether its Bipolar,Depression,PTSD or Social Anxiety and we all have different ways of coping but the biggest thing people doesn't have is emotional and physical support because they don't feel welcomed to open up. A simple how are you feeling today can make someone feel 💯 times better do a bro check do a sister check because you might be doing them a favor by seeing another sunrise or smile or just feeling loved.

I always start my day off with my Opti-Men its a vital part of my supoliments because it has 75+ ingredients some of which I don't get in my diet. I have it with my black coffee and oats along with fruit and protien shake and my collagen in my coffee.

After a night of fun on Saturday you have to remember to re energize replace the body's nutrients and give the body the rest it needs. Life is about balance and moderation.

@newzealandstrongmanseries nationals 2020! 💪🏼 . had an awesome weekend competing at my first strongman nationals - managed to win 2/6 events and came away with a second in the U73 women’s class 🥈 . so grateful to be competing against so many strong ass ladies in a sport that’s only getting bigger! 👊🏼 . . #girlswholift #strongmannz #strongman #strongmancompetition

They say the early bird gets the worm. Start your day off with some cardio and a healthy breakfast to start your day a positive start equals a positive mindset.

This man is one of my biggest inspirations! His determination and his strive to push through every challenge that he faces is something to really look up to!

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when you only film the yuckiest of 3 reps 🙂 . . . . . #girlswholift #strongman #atlasstone #strongmannz

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Surprised myself there. Came away with 3rd at @newzealandstrongmanseries Canterbury's Strongest Man Dumbbell went 65✅ 70✅ 75❌ - got 5th I think Yoke was 370kg - managed 3rd? Maybe 4th Sandbags - 100kg, 120kg, 130kg - got the win Stone - 125 for 4 reps - 2nd equal Hell of a good time and a lot of awesome people in this sport. Congrats to @eruera_strongman on your win, no one was stopping you today. Asking big congrats to the Unbreakable Crew on a hell of a showing @keanupopp @doublechins_and_deadlifts @lj_hooker_youre_the_one @tonitamaira Thanks to @bodycore_gym for hosting us, @newzealandstrongmanseries for putting it on, @cerberus_strength_nz for the outstanding kit, and @t.c.paterson for spending her birthday watching me lift and carry wierd objects. Also shout out to @hayden_lift_grr for the tacky espionage, the big boys owe you and @dennym.kara And a massive shout out to the coach @thewolfmancolmwoulfe for the outstanding coaching for Keanu and I #strongmannz #strongman #circusdumbbell #sandbags #cerberusstrength #thisshitishard #hydrationiskey #nowisleep

A great natural stone run from @fiddy_stephenburnell in our extreme knee sleeves. Get yours @cerberus_australia #cerberusstrengthaustralia #cerberusaustralia #Repost @fiddy_stephenburnell with @make_repost ・・・ Week 2 of Prep for NZSM ————————————————— Another really good week of training and a good hit out today with the OG strongman boys from when I first started the club up. Was great to have @thomas_aotearoa back after a over extended break 🤣🤣🤣🤣. The only thing that didn’t go well this week was the log and that was because I was dumb and had a massage the day before but was the only day I could fit it in. Moving forward Im happy where I’m sitting right now with training, everything’s working really well. Managing my fatigue a lot better these days, one more week then deload. ————————————————— Events from today: 🔹 yoke & farmers medley 2 sets at 80% of comp weight 320kg & 115kg. Both sets done beltless. Set 1 22.5sec & set 2 20.9aec 🔹MDB for reps. 2 sets at 72kg. Set 1 7 reps, set 2 8reps. Plan was 2 x 8. First day back on the DB in a few weeks haven’t been pushing this event lately, was nice starting weight. Will look at pushing the 100kg mark after NZSM and see where I can take this lift after some rep work 🔹anvil 3 sets of 35m. 135, 140, 150kg. Missed these last night so catch up session today 🔹natural stone series. 2 sets just missing out on loading 166kg. Would have been the first time loading in a stone series. Little pissed but also happy as I’ve never got it passed my knees in a series before. Next week I’ll have this for sure. All and all good session with the boys, pumped to come back next week and smash this stone series. #strongman #strongmannz #nzsmprep #strengthtraining #powerlifting #functionalfitness #naturalstonelifting #monsterdumbbell #strongmansaturday #horowhenuastrengthclub

Week 2 of Prep for NZSM ————————————————— Another really good week of training and a good hit out today with the OG strongman boys from when I first started the club up. Was great to have @thomas_aotearoa back after a over extended break 🤣🤣🤣🤣. The only thing that didn’t go well this week was the log and that was because I was dumb and had a massage the day before but was the only day I could fit it in. Moving forward Im happy where I’m sitting right now with training, everything’s working really well. Managing my fatigue a lot better these days, one more week then deload. ————————————————— Events from today: 🔹 yoke & farmers medley 2 sets at 80% of comp weight 320kg & 115kg. Both sets done beltless. Set 1 22.5sec & set 2 20.9aec 🔹MDB for reps. 2 sets at 72kg. Set 1 7 reps, set 2 8reps. Plan was 2 x 8. First day back on the DB in a few weeks haven’t been pushing this event lately, was nice starting weight. Will look at pushing the 100kg mark after NZSM and see where I can take this lift after some rep work 🔹anvil 3 sets of 35m. 135, 140, 150kg. Missed these last night so catch up session today 🔹natural stone series. 2 sets just missing out on loading 166kg. Would have been the first time loading in a stone series. Little pissed but also happy as I’ve never got it passed my knees in a series before. Next week I’ll have this for sure. All and all good session with the boys, pumped to come back next week and smash this stone series. #strongman #strongmannz #nzsmprep #strengthtraining #powerlifting #functionalfitness #naturalstonelifting #monsterdumbbell #strongmansaturday #horowhenuastrengthclub

Strongman Saturday —————————————————- Good hit out today with @callummcconachy__ .been good having you around the last few weeks, we’ll have to do it again soon bro ————————————————— Today’s session 🔹log press worked to 120kg, then backdown to 105kg x 3 (was meant to do 2 sets but short on time today) 🔹monster DB 65kg x 8 x 2 sets 🔹farmers & yoke 120kg & 300kg x 15 each way 🔹natural stones 166kg x 2 Solid start to the new training training block, hitting all my working weights easily. Also happy to PB stones on week 1 with plenty left to improved. Only a handful have lifted this stone so to get a easy double was nice #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #stones #logpress #monsterdumbbell #yoke #farmerscarry #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #cerberusstrengthnz #horowhenuastrengthclub #hardworkbeatstalent

Sneaky strongman finisher after deadlifts today😇 #sorrycarli. Tbh really enjoyed this...might do a strongman comp soon whoknows 😈 - - - - - - - - - #powerlifting #powerlifter #strong #strongman #girlswholift #gains #fitness #fit #fitnessmotivation #gym #healthy #muscles #strongmannz #strongwomen #strongnotskinny #legs #adidas

Update/highlights from this weeks training ————————————————— Feels good to lift some heavy weights again and make some progress. The End of last year was a right off with too many comps and too many injury’s, even though I performed well in all of them but nationals, I made next to no progress in the gym. This year the plan was to take a extended break from comps and focus on bringing my general strength back up and get the body functioning again like it used to. The end of last year was mentally draining dealing with nerve damage/pain, knowing that I could lift more but my body wouldn’t let me was really frustrating. I remember struggling with weights that used to be warm ups. Makes it hard on the mind to go all in and give your best when you know you can’t. For the end of last year I felt like I was backed into a corner, I felt like I was always a step behind everyone else and couldn’t do a thing about it. A lot of people didn’t know what I was going through and I didn’t want to make excuses why I didn’t perform so I pushed on through and did what I could. I learnt a lot from last year and already made massive gains this year, especially in the last 10 week training block. Feels good to be back ————————————————— Here’s a few lifts from this week, nice to see some progress and know there’s more in the tank on each lift. Log press 130kg 7.5kg increase, 2.5kg all time PB, 270kg squat 30kg increase, 10kg all time PB, monster DB 7.5kg increase, 7.5kg all time PB, axle clean and press 120kg (first time touching axle this year), 270kg deadlift 10kg increase. #strengthgains #strengthtraining #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #newzealandstrongmanseries #horowhenuastrengthclub #squat #deadlift #overheadpress #logpress #monsterdumbbell #circusdumbbell #cerberusstrength #cerberusstrengthnz

New Monster Dumbbell PB 92kg 🔥 ———————————————————————— Solid workout with the crew @callummcconachy__ @conroyadam @willyeagle29 ,didn’t plan on going heavy today after whiskey & deadlifts yesterday, but everything felt good so broke program and went for it. ———————————————————————— 🔹axle clean & press worked upto 120kg for the first axle session of the year 🔹monster DB 92kg for a 7kg PB beating my current NZ record. 🔹carry & drag medley 130kg sandbag and 290kg sled x 2 🔹natural stones, light stone run then 2 sets at 166kg #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #newzealandstrongmanseries #horowhenuastrengthclub #monsterdumbbell #circusdumbbell #axlepress #manliftsrock #strengthandconditioning #strengthtraining #overheadpress

Monster Dumbbell work ————————————————— Good session this morning on the monster DB. Legs were little dead today after squats from yesterday but worked upto 80kg as programmed for an easy single, then back down for some lighter rep work. Did a AMRAP set at 60kg alternating arms each rep. Felt okay got 8reps. Finished off with pressing and upper back assistance work. Can’t wait to test the monster DB out, feeling 90kg is coming very soon. #overheadpress #shoulderday #buildingabigpress #strongman #strongmannz #u105kgstrongman #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #nzsm #newzealandstrongmanseries #horowhenuastrengthclub

How I warm up for squats ————————————————— Decent squat session this morning, worked upto a top set at 85% 1 x 3, then back down 70% 4 x 3. ————————————————— Warm up routine 1. Mcgills big 3 (core ativation) 2. Standing banded crunches 2 x 15 3. Hip circle walks x 2 4. Banded good mornings 2 x 15 5. Broomstick shoulder stretches Then I start loading up the bar, using the hip circle just below knees for the first 3-4 sets this is based on how I feel. 60 - 200kg no knee sleeves 60kg x 5 100kg x 5 140kg x 3 180kg x 3 200kg x 1 Top set 212.5kg x 3 (added soft belt and knee sleeves) Back down sets 70% 4 x 3 (no knee sleeves) Followed by Paused front squats 3 x 5 Snatch grip dead’s 3 x 10 Ss: DB hammy curls and split squats ————————————————— Right now I’m trying not to rely on knee sleeves and wraps until the weights get heavier. When I add the gear on I notice more assistance than when I use it all the time. For now this is working for me, making steady progress and mentally feel good about squats again. #squats #legsay #stronglegs #strongman #strongmannz #newzealandstrongmanseries #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #lockdowngains #homegym

Strongman Saturday ————————————————— By far the best workout of the lockdown, everything felt good today. Been dealing with a lower back tweak from 4 or so weeks ago, happened during the block pulls. Nice to get a workout in near pain free. Introduced the chain yoke back into training, been a year or 2 since I’ve done this variation. Started light, will build this back up to where it used to be. I know that when I was training this in the past my yoke was at its best. Good to improve core strength and stability throughout the whole body. #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #newzealandstrongmanseries #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #logpress #farmerscarry #chainyoke #homegym #lockdowntraining

Strongman + pressing assistance ————————————————— First strongman workout in couple weeks, felt a little off without the crew. weird being at home for strongman training, having stop to sort out my daughter a few times so she doesn’t get hurt. The focus and intensity wasn’t the same. May take a couple weeks to adjust but got the work done. ————————————————— 🔹warm up/pre fatigue BB stability strict press 3 x 5 (log weighs 92kg empty so use this as a warm up) 🔹log press on grass 117kg x 1 little of balance but was never going to miss, Back down work 2 x 3 at 75% 🔹monster DB top set 75kg x 3 🔹giant set: banded close grip 50% + 30kg bands x 8, banded face pull x 12, banded tricep ext. x 12 x 3 rounds 🔹sandbag over bar 130kg to 1.2m 🔹 concrete husafell stone 2 sets, first time using it since it was made last year. Lucky I left it at home ————————————————— Even though I was a little unmotivated today, weights moved okay first week back into it. Looking forward to building the weights back up again. #strongman #strongmannz #logpress #monsterdumbbell #nzsm #newzealandstrongmanseries #cerberusstrengthaustralia #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #homeworkout #homegym

Squats, front squat & assistance work ————————————————— First session in the books after last weeks deload. Few changes to training since I’m at home, less strongman focused, will be more focused on the gym lifts squats, strict overhead press & deadlift. Trainings are slightly less intense and taking a little longer being at home but it’s awesome having my daughter with me, she loves being in the gym doing “hard work” as she says ————————————————— 🔹Plyometrics jump squats with DBs 5 x 3 🔹squats 75% 190kg 1 x 3, then 60% 150kg 5 x 3 🔹paused front squats 100kg 3 x 5 🔹3.5inch deficit stiff legs 100kg 3 x 8 (got a mid set pep talk) 🔹seated hammy curl 2 x 20 🔹chest supported row 2 x 10 🔹split squats 2 x 12 each leg ————————————————— Good starting point. Time to build back up again after deload, going to be good to build up some of the foundation lifts again now I’m not so focused on strongman #squats #legday #strongman #strongmannz #garageworkouts #strengthandconditioning #powerlifting

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Day 1, week 4 of prep ————————————————— Good hit out with the boys today, awesome to have @dadbod_weakman @teachmehw2dougy @mr_consistent_mt down today to lift some heavy things. Going into today’s workout the hernia has been locking up my hip/lower back complex, just had to work around that and see how I went. Really happy to be able to hit all my working weights. Not my best yoke run at 380kg but I know when this settles down things will be looking real good. ————————————————— 🔹log press 122kg 2 x 1, back down work at 115kg 🔹farmers & yoke medley top set 145kg per hand (low pickup) & 380kg yoke. Skipped set at 340kg to save the hip for 380, couple drops from been unstable but weight felt okay on shoulders so happy enough) 🔹monster DB 85kg x 1, going in i only wanted 1 to feel out the weight, felt good so went for 2 reps. Technique slightly off, easy fix, plenty of power (Current NZ U105kg record) 🔹natural stones, couple sets at 166kg then 1 stone run 107kg, 112kg, 130kg, 166kg 🔹anvil carry 1 x 50m #strongman #strongmannz #newzealandstrongmanseries #nzsm #logpress #monsterdumbbell #naturalstones #strengthandconditioning #horowhenuastrengthclub #compprep

Day 3, week 3 of prep ————————————————— Had a really good session this morning, all the mobility work has been paying off. No migraine during overhead pressing which is a big win. Anvil carry has been progressing well, in the past Carry events have been a big weakness for me every since I had the hernia in 2017, I would always get back pain On the side my hernia was. Right now, the lower distance higher frequency seems to be paying off. ————————————————— 🔹light log press technique 92kg 8 x 2 🔹high incline BB press (with bands) 3 x 8 + underhand lat pulldown 3 x 8 🔹close grip bench (with bands) 3 x 5 + chest supported row 3 x 8 🔹anvil carry 2 x 50m #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #strengthandconditioning #overheadpress #anvilcarry #horowhenuastrengthclub #logpress

Day 2, Week 2 of Prep ———————————————————————— I love dying so much that I smile while I’m dragging the sled 🤣 getting in a carry drag medley post squats. Legs were gone from yesterday but there’s work to be done. I’ve only got 5 weeks to get myself ready for my biggest & heaviest competition yet. Every workout counts. Weights still relatively light but increasing every week. Hanging out for some heavier weights ———————————————————————— 🔹squats 192.5kg 2 x 5 🔹carry & drag medley top set 130kg sandbag + 320kg sled 🔹deadlift assistance, 12min EMOM Banded speed pulls x 3 @ 55%, good mornings x 8, KB swings x 10, toe to bar x 10. ————————————————————————Yet again my hammys were on 🔥🔥🔥🔥 bring on tomorrow, hot & colds done bodies feeling good, yoga in the morning then light log , MDB, anvil carry plus assistance work #strongman #strongmannz #u105kgstrongman #nzsm #squats #legday #deadlift #strengthandconditioning #horowhenuastrengthclub

Day 1, Week 2 of prep ————————————————————————- Solid training session with the boys today. Had to change training from Saturday to Sunday this week, which will affect my whole training week, not looking forward to squat tomorrow, may have to make a few changes but well worth the session. ———————————————————————— 🔹log press 117kg x 2, back down sets at 107kg 2 x 2 (was meant to do triples but right trap locked up) 🔹MDB 60kg x 4, 70kg x 4, 75kg x 4 (Left arm still feeling unstable so just used the right) 🔹farmers & yoke medley top set 135kg per hand, yoke 340kg. Then 155kg per hand holds and 380kg yoke pick up & hold to get the body use to heavier loads. 🔹natural stones 2 x stone run warm ups 107, 112, 130kg, then 2 sets on the 166kg (first time loading this particular stone, has given me a lot of grief in the past) ————————————————————————bodies feeling strong and healthy. Looking forward to another week of training, really didn’t think I’d be lifting these weights 2 weeks in. Feeling pumped, the fire is burning for redemption 🔥🔥🔥🔥. #strongman #strongmannz #u105kgstrongman #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #loglift #monsterdumbbell #stonelifting #yoke #farmerscarry #nzsm #strongmanprep #thecomeback #horowhenuastrengthclub

Day 4, Week 1 of prep ————————————————— Deadlifts from yesterday. Worked upto 75% off the floor. Then 2 x 5 block pulls, working on strengthening weak portion of the lift. Monday’s I do speed pulls off blocks from mid shin, yesterday was heavier pulls from just below the knee. Follow by assistance work and anvil carry. Nice easy work to finish off week 1, bring on week 2. #strongman #strongmannz #deadlifts #blockpulls #squats #strengthandconditioning #horowhenuastrengthclub

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Day 3, week 1 of prep ————————————————— Took “Barry” the anvil for a walk this morning after pressing and assistance work. This was my granddads anvil, means so much more training with it leading into NZSM. My granddad was a tough/strong farmer, every time I use this it reminds me of him and pushes me to train harder. ————————————————— 🔹Log press (speed) 75kg plus bands 5 x 2 EMOM 🔹Monster DB 60kg 3 x 4 (left arm was better) 🔹pressing assistance giant sets 🔹anvil carry 2 x 35m (easy runs to start with) ————————————————— Another solid session, bring on deadlifts on Thursday #strongman #strongmannz #nzsm #u105kgstrongman #powerlifting #shoulders #overheadpress #logpress #strengthandconditioning #horowhenuastrengthclub

Day 2, Week 1 of Prep ————————————————— Never felt so good heading into Monday squats after a heavy strongman session. Yesterday’s foam rolling, stretching and hot / colds paid off big time. Nothing to crazy this morning, keeping everything light and building the confidence & the weights up week by week. ———————————————————————— 🔹squats 2 x 5 x 180kg (2nd set 6 because I can’t count) 🔹carry & drag medley, top set 130kg sandbag & 300kg sled 🔹deadlift assistance 15min AMRAP Speed dead’s of blocks + bands x 3, Good mornings x 8, KB swing x 10, toe to bar x 10 (4 rounds) ———————————————————————— Really happy with this mornings workout, body felt great, weights felt light and assistance work hit the right areas while getting in some conditioning work. Rest up for pressing tomorrow. #strongman #strongmannz #compprep #nzsm #powerlifting #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #hardworkbeatstalent #focused #horowhenuastrengthclub #squats #deadlifts #legday

Progress update after calf tear ————————————————— Training is going really well right now, strength is coming back real fast. Took a good off season after tearing my calf to let everything settle down, as I also had a pinched nerve in my neck that affected my right shoulder & tricep that I wanted to rest up. For the first 6 weeks I trained light upper body only, then eased my way back into light strength training mixed with conditioning for the next 4 weeks going no heavier than 60% on squats or dead’s. Im now 3 weeks into regular strongman training, the bodies feeling good and strength is already close to fully being back. Did a little testing this week before I head into a mini deload next week to see where I’m at, didn’t max out on anything, just built up to some good numbers. Really enjoying being back training strongman, can’t wait to see the progress over the next few weeks. ————————————————————————Couple highlights from this week, 120kg log press, easy run on farmers & yoke medley, 220kg back squat with no knee sleeves (first back squat since calf tear) and 260kg deadlift. Not my best lifts but Honestly didn’t think I’d be lifting these numbers so soon. The fires 🔥🔥🔥burning, ready to redeem myself after my poor display at nationals last year. #strongman #strongmantraining #strongmannz #powerlifting #strengthtraining #thecomeback #believeinyourself #hardworkpaysoff #horowhenuastrengthclub #redemption

High on carbs and coffee 🥔☕️🤤. Chuffed with the ol deadlifts last night hitting a 20kg PB 3rm at 290kg. Getting hungry for that 310kg, just under 2 weeks out! @newzealandstrongmanseries #strongmannz #startingstrongman #barbend #weightliftinghouse #eleiko #converse #rouge #adidas #stronglikebull #smartlikepotato #olydix #powerlifting #crossfit #gym #deadlift