The Diary Of A Strongman

Episode 22 - Guide to starting taking gear!

- When are you ready?
- What should you start with? Is test the best?
- Blast and cruise vs on and off?
- Importance of getting bloods done and how to keep healthy!

Episode 21 - Crazy Deadlift Gains (the story behind the high frequency programme)

- How you should approach training after lockdown!
- Non-conventional methods for deadlift gains and rehab, the story behind the high frequency deadlift programme
- Shane's blazed
- Long arms make you good at deadlifting? 
- Two programme opportunities!
 

Episode 20 - Matthew McKeegan (U105 Irish record holder for deadlift and log!)

- Deadlift suits - how much can they add? Which ones are good for Strongman?
- How to get a lifter from 250 deadlift to the magic 300?
- Is there a difference coaching enhanced lifters vs lifters who don't use PED's? Can you be a freak without the use of PED's?
- Upcoming deadlift Record Breakers event...who else is lifting?!
- Subscribe to his 'Only Fans'

Episode 19 - 'How removing reliance on will power will take your training to the next level!'

- How taking will power out of the equation will take your training to the next level
- How to detach emotion from training and why it's important
- Josh's 4 day system for managing training expectation

Episode 18 - Shane's Horror Injury!

- Shane's horror injury
- How you should deal with setbacks
- Reflection, what is actually important in life?
Is obsessing about lifting all the time healthy long term?

Episode 17 - David Williams (u105kg Britain's Strongest Man 2017)

- Learn about the top level of U105 from a man who has competed at Britain's, UK's, OSG Europe's, OSG World's, and Strongman Champions League World Finals. Which would Dave prefer to win?
- It's never too late to start (Dave started when he was 35!)
- Training for strength vs training for speed on moving events (hehe)
- Our guide to training for moving events...

Episode 16 - 'Shane's Apology' (with Marc Cherry)

- The history of U105 Strongman
- Shane's apology
- North vs Midlands vs South...which region is stronger?
- Why the Super Series is an exciting option for you!
- The elite progression pathway for the sixteen and a half stone man, which comps are available to you?

Episode 15 - 'Playing the long game, when we should train events, and importance of atlas stone training'

- Coach-athlete communication, why is it so important for long term success?
- Why short term victories (and failures) don't really mean much to us as coaches
- Should we train events all year round?
- Why you should source a cheap atlas stone, where to purchase from, and how much you should be paying for second hand

Episode 14 - '3 Most Common Log Press Errors and How to Fix', with Tom Hibbert (U105 British Record Log Presser)

- Top 3 log press errors (do you bent over row the log?!)
- Benefits of isometric training and where you can fit it in to your programme
- Should we rep from the chest or clean each rep?
- Programming to peak for a max vs reps (what you should do before you start)
- Learn a FREE ideal Strongman training split/template that will be sure to get you stronger whilst managing your recovery (ideal for you guys who don't have a coach yet)

Episode 13 - Luke Davies - 'The Road to 1000 and Drugs'

- Learn the programming methods Luke used to peak to pull his World Record (410kg @ 105kg bodyweight)
- Learn the ideal programming split for someone looking to improve from the 200kg deadlift range
- How and why may programming be different as you get stronger?
- Programming deadlift variations...cycling variations vs addressing specific weak points?
- Should we 'cash in' when we feel great, or always just stick to the programme?
- Drugs. Why using PEDs is a big step?