AKC 60kg Challenge at Arnold Classic
Brian Schoonveld won the American Kettlebell Challenge 60kg comp at this years Arnold Classic.
The challenge - Put the 60kg kettlebell above your head as many times as possible without putting it down! Jerk/press. Brian does a push press lift and makes the 60kg kettlebell look like a toy
I will try this later on this week and see how close I can get to the 30 reps that Brian SChoonvled did, Brian is a strongman competitor looking to get to WSM. Good luck Brian.
Here's a little BIO from Brian's site - brianschoonveld.tripod.com
Nickname: Schoonie
Born: March 8, 1974 in Valporaiso, Indiana
Resides: Demotte, Indiana
Schoonie is a man on a mission - A mission to win WSM. Here at Schoonie.com you will find out all about both the man and the mission. Where he started and how he got to where he is today, as well as what is next. You can also learn about the sport from the most active and as many say the top ranked Strongman in the US.
Measurements: Height 6'3'' (75in)
Weight 308 lbs (140kg)
Neck 19.5 in.
Chest 54in.
Forearm 16.5 in.
Arnold Classic Kettlebell Challeng
Sunday, March 15, 2009
SPANISH FOOTBALL - LA LIGA 2008 / 09 - ROUND 27 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS
Lots of goals & lots of comebacks in a great Round 27 of the Spanish1º Division. Lets get straight into the round-up as there are plenty of scorers to talk about, details & images.Yes, Diego Forlan started this time from the beginning & ATLETICODE MADRID cameback & defeated Diego Lopez (Villareal goalie) -VILLAREAL 3-2 to get back into European positions & back into contention for a possible
HANDBALL: BARCELONA TAKES SPANISH CUP 2009
BARCELONA Borges won its 13th SPANISH CUP after it defeatedtonight CIUDAD REAL 29-26. The tough Barça defense & its goalieHVIDT frustrated Ciudad Real to give Barça its 3ºrd title this season.Here is a brief summary, courtesy of Marca.com:29. Barcelona Borges: Kasper Hvidt (p), Noddesbo (2), Víctor TomásGonzález (4), Demetrio Lozano (1), Ugalde (1), Iker Romero (10 4p),Laszlo Nagy (6), Jermenyr (
Sledgehammer Training
Sledgehammer Training 15.03.09
On the back of Dogmandu's heavy sledgehammer video I was inspired to get my tire and hammer out and do some sledgehammer training
Hitting a tire with a sledgehammer is such a basic but effective conditioning tool. The hammer I used was 16 lb's which is more than enough to give a great GPP session (which is something I admit to needing more of, GPP that is).
Sledgehammer training covers many bases, some of which are the grip, fitness, explosive qualities, great trunk/ab work. I must admit I thoroughly enjoy my session of 200 strikes in sets of 30-40 reps with some kettlebell and stone lifting thrown in for good measure.
The hammer I used in this video was from Screwfix.co.uk but is no longer available.
Alternatively go here to buy the same 16lb hammer if you're in the UK.
We must all be pretty scrawny here in the UK as it's really hard to find hammers above 14lb, in contrast look in the USA for a sledgehammer and there's no problem getting really big ones!
Here's a message from Dogmandu if anyone's interested in buying a hammer from him.
"I make my sledgehammer and I sell them. If you needs a sledgehammer the prices are as follows: 10kg = 65 euro, 15kg 85 euro, 20kg = 105 euro. All the sledgehammers are unique and I make them to order. Voila my friends. it is also possible to make a 40kg sledgehammer."
Sledgehammer Training
On the back of Dogmandu's heavy sledgehammer video I was inspired to get my tire and hammer out and do some sledgehammer training
Hitting a tire with a sledgehammer is such a basic but effective conditioning tool. The hammer I used was 16 lb's which is more than enough to give a great GPP session (which is something I admit to needing more of, GPP that is).
Sledgehammer training covers many bases, some of which are the grip, fitness, explosive qualities, great trunk/ab work. I must admit I thoroughly enjoy my session of 200 strikes in sets of 30-40 reps with some kettlebell and stone lifting thrown in for good measure.
The hammer I used in this video was from Screwfix.co.uk but is no longer available.
Alternatively go here to buy the same 16lb hammer if you're in the UK.
We must all be pretty scrawny here in the UK as it's really hard to find hammers above 14lb, in contrast look in the USA for a sledgehammer and there's no problem getting really big ones!
Here's a message from Dogmandu if anyone's interested in buying a hammer from him.
"I make my sledgehammer and I sell them. If you needs a sledgehammer the prices are as follows: 10kg = 65 euro, 15kg 85 euro, 20kg = 105 euro. All the sledgehammers are unique and I make them to order. Voila my friends. it is also possible to make a 40kg sledgehammer."
Sledgehammer Training
Saturday, March 14, 2009
SPANISH FOOTBALL - LA LIGA 2008 /09 - ROUND 27 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS
REAL MADRID visited ATHLETIC DE BILBAO after the hard defeatat Liverpool & had to pull itself together again. They did so winning 2-5 in what can only be called a "war zone", just look at the physicalaspect with the below photo, that was the norm during the whole 90minites.Bilbao started strong early but ROBBEN scored first with a brilliantzig -zag goal in the 22th min, that was followed with a
FC BARCELONA PLANNING 2009/2010
Spanish daily “AS” lets us know that FC BARCELONA is alreadyplanning for next season. Coach Guardiola has had reunions with thetechnical team & Football Director to voice his necessities to strengthenthe side & keep it competitive. The paper comments that Guardiolawishes to reinforce three positions: Goalkeeper, Left Winger & a forward.If Guardiola manages to get his three wishes, this will force
Friday, March 13, 2009
Rolling Thunder Kettlebell Farmer
Rolling Thunder and Kettlebell Farmers Walk
Dominik from Naturtraining.blogspot.com has posted this interesting video of Farmers walk with 'Rolling Thunder Style sleeves with kettlebells providing the resistance.
Nice idea!
Add some stretch bands to this and you'd be in for a real treat!
Will post some interesting newstuff of my own this weekend so watch out!
Rolling Thunder Kettlebell Farmer
Dominik from Naturtraining.blogspot.com has posted this interesting video of Farmers walk with 'Rolling Thunder Style sleeves with kettlebells providing the resistance.
Nice idea!
Add some stretch bands to this and you'd be in for a real treat!
Will post some interesting newstuff of my own this weekend so watch out!
Rolling Thunder Kettlebell Farmer
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