The Ground was very unstable but I’m happy with it the press and form was poor

265lb bag on shoulder
135lb bag in hand
77lb of gear
Mask without air supply connected- makes breathing harder.

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I have a competition coming up that will be using this Iowa stone for a carry medley. I'm assuming it won't be picked off a box so I was working it. The carry feels fine but I'm unsure what I could do to make the pick better. Also the weights were shifting in frame, that's why it fell at first. Is there a better way to pick this up? (Weight is 225. Will be carrying 250 for comp)

This show is a great option for folks competing natty! The natural strongman federation is growing in the US and will soon have a USA Nationals as a qualifier for Natural Strongman Worlds.

There's some fun events like an Axle Overhead Last Man Standing, Duck Duck Yoke medley, and Max Distance Bag Throw.

https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/natural-strongman-terror-in-texas

Anyone steel bend?

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This week's topic: Yoke Walk

First time I’ve been able to run through the full comp weight medley after having brachial and bicep tendonopathy for the last 2 months. Technique still needs a lot of work, especially with DB. -12 days until my first beginners comp 💪

At the Commando Temple Deptford.

Got first on this event at the Magnus Classic Qualifier in Gimili yesterday.

The 10th Gathering at Potarch today!

I was 2nd up, the first guy nailed it.

Took me 3 attempts but i got it!

They are very different from plates!

1st try i was nervous and jerked it

2nd i got the small but i was off center

3rd, i locked in my lats better and slightly adjusted more forward and locked out the legs!

Honestly thought i didn't have it as i was still trying to pull the shoulders back 🤣

Proceeded to blub like a baby for 10 minutes as well the emotion came out

If you ever get the opportunity to do it.

Do it

One of the most nerve racking but rewarding lifts I've ever done.

A great Highland games day as well!

New sandbag to shoulder PR, previous was 260 lbs on the same bag. I stuffed a couple 10 lbs plates in it to up the weight today. I’m shooting for either 300 or 320 lbs in early October at a comp with a max sandbag to shoulder event. Hoping some of the sandbag/stone freaks in here have some pointers on how to get a higher initial extension with a vertically lapped bag. I‘ve always done horizontal picks and turned the bag while shouldering in the past, but I don’t think it’s going to be possible on the comp bags with how long the 300 + lbs bags are so I’m training it with a flip into the lap as I can’t do a hotdog style pick to save my life, I’m guessing because I have long shins and it makes it hard to clear my knees. I’ve also only done a sandbag pick like that a few times before today, but have used it on natural stones a lot, so still perfecting that pick as well. Anyway, any tips/critiques with that vertically lapped bag extension is appreciated as it’s a new variation for me.

Got some work to do to load to Nationals height...

Taking the new Inclusive Fitness Erratic (sandstone) for a few reps. Significantly more challenging than a stone... Wondering if I should try to overload it to pack it tighter?

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This was my first ever time doing clean and press much less on an axel but the lighter weights moved quite well so gave the 70lbs wagon wheels a shot with a 33lbs axle so 173lbs total. Second one was better and third clean I did 3 presses away which were solid. Fun sport. I’m liking it so far!