We take a look at some of the traditions and typical features of any Highland games: The caber toss has come to almost symbolise the Highland games and no gathering anywhere in the world would be complete without it. I didnt feel like I was floundering for what to do in the gym everyday. That gives a lot of direction, too. How do you balance athleticism with getting big and strong, because Im sure getting big and strong, because Im sure getting big and strong helps in throwing more weight. What you should do is work and do your job every day. BC: Awesome. Brett McKay: Boredom probably was the impetus. Its just measured for distance. (LogOut/ You know, if my knee is bothering me, maybe Ill box squat for the next two weeks, you know, a little high. If I want to stay around 300 pounds, I have to consciously eat all the time. Like I said earlier, a strong posterior is critical for my events, so adding in the things you showed me has not only helped my training but also my back health. Well, it's not and we will show you how with a little effort, creativity, and a playful attitude. I think its a very valuable lift. Throw Ideally, if you have the implements, choose two or three events and practice them. I just keep trying to lose fat but stay there. Like, Im not going to be famous, Im not going to I dont need to go have a discussion with Reese Hoffa, for example, you know, Olympic shot putter, about how were both world champions. Look man, if I was really happy, I would just lay on the couch and play video games, just be content, and that would be great. I always recommend that to people. Also be sure to check out my True Victory page! Ive since added the rounded back extension (love it) and hip thrusts more readily in my programming. You look at someone who, say, has a 700 pound squat. Strength, power, body control, and conditioning are required for any athlete that wants to make progress in the Highland Games. Open Stone: 567 He could help with his hip flexion issues. Matt Vincent: You need that speed to apply that force, instead of just, you know, a 600 pound bench press, right. Highland Outlaw Workout This is a predominantly sandbag based highlander workout with the incorporation of stability exercises and speed drills. Kettlebell training for Highland Games: 12.4: Caber tossing 101: 14.1: Hammer throwing : 14.3: Standing weight-over-bar: 17.4 . Those have been my most consistently top-ranking events. Brett McKay: What keeps you Is it like trying to beat yourself or do you really want to beat him one day? "Highland Games is a combination of balance, speed, strength, and technique," says Vincent. To do well your body needs to be explosive and stable. Give me a shout Discover True Victory Liquid error: Could not find asset snippets/icon-apple_pay.liquid Dan is an amazing athlete. Matt Vincent: For me, and what I believe sub-maximal training is, right, is youre going to use less weight and do more reps. Not quite like a body building style. BC: When we were training together, you were doing hang power snatches, and I believe you worked up to 315 lbs for a set of 3 reps. What are your favorite explosive lifts in the weightroom? Heres how I break it down each day of the week: Monday Bench press, close grip, triceps (Questions not related to today's topic should be directed towards the daily thread.) Somebody who I was strength training with at the time said, you know they have a Highland Game coming up about an hour from here. I was like, Oh, no kidding, we should look into going to do that. Some calisthenics. Easy throws focusing on form. Tell us more about your training. Other than that, YouTube is a huge asset in training and competition development. We at JTS strive to bring the best powerlifting, weightlifting, training and strength content in the world. This is going to build strength and power. Powerlifting Training for Everything 210kg Snatch, 250kg Clean and Jerk, 920lb raw deadlift, 2,221 raw total, 3rd at 2010 World's Strongest Man and 19' . Click Subscribe, enter your payment info, and you will receive an e-mail from me within 24 hours with instructions how to begin working together. You want to turn your shoulders away from it, and push the hips first, and then really throw a hay maker. As I progress into each phase, the reps drop while the weights increase. This is a program for beginning throwers by Dan John: "For an example, I offer you the world's simplest program: 1. And thats spelled hviii. Weve been going at each other for a few years now, and it doesnt look to be slowing up anytime soon! 14 weeks per phase.. or 3 phases in 14 weeks? Brett McKay: You said you need quickness for the Highland Games. Im not talking about doing sets of fifteen or twenty to really get the pump. My wife and I have five young boys, ages 7, 6, 3, 3, 15 months. Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice. It looks like the telephone pole. I cant just get as absolutely as strong as possible. Because I love to lift, this allows me to get five days of lifting in each week, pushing it hard every day. Matt Vincent: Its definitely one way to do it. It takes a lot of ego out of training. 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The centrifugal force here is substantial. How far he throws is completely, has nothing to do with how far I throw. Just kidding buddy, trust me, I wouldnt ever mess with you after seeing your hang power snatch prowess. Should the biceps get more respect? If youre doing a bodybuilding routine, this probably isnt for you. Focused hypertrophy training is often overlooked by coaches and athletes in competitive CrossFit. Former Highland Games World Champion, Matt Vincent, and former thrower, Chad Wesley Smith have both said that training in the gym only gets you so far. Matt Vincent: You know, I dont know. Welcome to Training Tuesdays, the weekly r/weightroom training thread. Brett January 27, 2016 Last updated: September 28, 2021. With other 1400 articles, we're confident we have what you need. You know, accumulating some implements, and starting to think about training for it. "It's more of a test of athleticism than most sports." Vincent travels the world for 20 weeks a year to participate in the Games, doing event training followed by weightlifting three to fours days per week during the season. Overhead Squat: Mix reps each workout. Overhead Squat: Mix reps each workout. Dan and I instantly hit it off. DM: Great question! Veja salrios e avaliaes de empresas, alm de 177 vagas abertas de Global management training program em So Paulo. Thats a really bad idea. Im not 19 years old and 20, and Im not in college to where Im just, you know, eating and sleeping, and going to track practice. What we need is stability work in which the core is a part but not the whole. I do speed work as well as the Olympic lifts. Theyre not always the most fun, but its for the greater good. That helps me keep that. Personally, it makes it fun when I beat them, knowing the things they are doing. Chad has lost over 50 pounds since October, learn how he's done it. After doing that, I got into a normal job in the oil and gas industry and started getting back in the gym and it seemed like the thing I wanted to do was strength training, still. Then, the caber The caber has a lot of I think it was used for this, but it was crossing a stream, you would you know, flip it, so it would lay at one end and fall on the other side, directly across the stream, and you could get across. Thats one of Jims big principles. We ordered kilts and went and had a good time. I mean, theyre stones, theyre not perfect and you get a full approach like that. 56# Weight for Distance: 475 Im sure its not looking like a body builders diet, Im sure youre eating for performance. We only recommend products we genuinely like, and purchases made through our links support our mission and the free content we publish here on AoM. The trick is balancing the weight and the body. Heavy/Light is the first manual to create a full-season block periodization approach for athletes competing in the Scottish Highland Games. Now, weve slapped a medical term on it to make athletes tell themselves its okay to do. Ive been competing in it for 10 years now, so its becoming more and more important that I dont bury myself with the Highland Games. A shot put coach told me long ago that strong biceps help the tricepsthe real throwing musclesfunction better by allowing the forearm to decelerate faster. We also throw the lighter stone, which is 16 pounds and it can go up to 18. Im curious what does your strength training program when youre also competing in Highland Games? I love to lift. If you were born with a dumbell in your teeth, look elsewhere! Brett McKay: Right. What that allows me to do is like I said, never miss a rep during training. Without rules against it, nothing would stop a guy from taking a full year off the sport and getting completely gassed on steroids. Off Season Weight Training for the Highland Games for the Compleat Lifting Idiot This little guide is for people who have zero, or almost zero strength training experience. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. BC: Yep, all of us lifters have to learn this lesson as we age. "The Iron never lies to you. I really save that for the platform. Thats what helped interest me in the sport; throwing across various disciplines. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I imagine youll say weightlifting. How do you split it up, and how many exercises, sets, and reps do you typically perform? Youre a large man. I do travel quite a bit, and I like enjoying myself. Required fields are marked *. I met Dan at the CSCCA Conference in Salt Lake City this year, where we were both working the Sorinex booth (I was promoting my Hip Thruster to the various strength coaches). He needs to follow Matt Vincents lead and chat with kelly starrett. These are a little different and dont look like anything else, so theyre basically a steel block on the end of a chain with a ring. There is no one right way to do this. Lifting days are to develop explosive power and improve stability. Clearly you have deep hip sockets and cant squat deep due to your anatomy. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. BC: Not too shabby my friend. What I usually want to do is the stuff I'm really good at in training. Training Tuesday: Highland Games Programming. Okay, Ive always noticed that Im pretty good at rotational actions such as throwing, swinging, and striking. How did that first invite happen? Im not interested on being a 280 pound 45-year-old. Pleasetell us a bit about yourself, and be sure to include your height, weight, and age. In fact, Im often better at these activities than my much stronger lifting partners. This is a program for beginning throwers by Dan John: For an example, I offer you the worlds simplest program: 1. I always thought it was heavy. (LogOut/ Friends may come and go. My body is going to, I think, quit before Im willing to quit. Im a meathead. I really do thank you for helping me line up my programming better. My body hurts. A stone is 14 pounds, a two stone is a 28 and four stones is 56. Join Marisa Inda for some off-season powerlifting training, Check out a lower body training session on our Powerbuilding system in the JuggernautAI App, All 5 Parts of Chad's in-depth series on the foundational components of Sport Performance training. BC: Yep, preaching to the choir! Brett McKay: Is there an event that you specialize in, particularly? My plan is to put 3 implements (14 pound stone, 16 pound hammer, and 42 weight for distance)in the Hyudai and throw at lunch. Go see if you actually like it first or if you like the environment. I mean, injuries are going to happen, right. Since then, he has competed in Powerlifting, Strongman and CrossFit. Goodness, that will be quick. Wednesday Back and bis How can you best recovery from your Hypertrophy training? DM: Ive never used steroids and have held a strong stance against PEDs my entire career. Abs are cool and all, but I wouldnt skip some delicious dinners with my wife to have abs. That just kind of comes with the territory, and look, father time is undefeated. Seeing as it's Highland Games season, I figured I'd take some time to share my current training program. If Im going to risk getting hurt with a maximal weight, I may as well do it on the platform while Im competing. Youve never used them. Low back pain can make your lifting (and life) miserable, learn how to fix it! Whats your advice for someone who wants to start throwing cabers and hammers around? I noticed an increased awareness of my bodys athleticism and increased explosiveness within the first few weeks. Program Options Athlete Package (Throwing+Lifting) : $75.00 USD - monthlyHeavy/Light Lifting : $30.00 USD - monthlyHeavy/Light Throws Coaching : $60.00 USD - monthly Equipment Required: Barbell & Plates Find out more about participating in a Highland games on visitscotland.com. I feel super confident going into to games this year. I have a twin and we put my poor mother through hell, but you have 5 boys in total, I couldnt even imagine how much of a handful that is. The contestant who throws the furthest wins. If you did, you probably lived a really boring life. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky - all of which feature heavily at any gathering. Want to see how it's done. Can you give us a brief background of what the Highland Games are and the specific events of them. Thats the gist of it. Great interview, Bret. Really been looking forward to this one. bench press. Youve probably seen on TV or on the Internet, the Highland Games. What aspect does quickness or athleticism come into the .. Like throwing a sheaf over your head. 03-19-09 05:30 PM - Post# 537024. I still dont see how that would be the most efficient way to do it. Having someone structure my lifting program that knows the demands of highland games and how to support throwing with the lifting really takes away the guesswork and allows you to focus on getting better instead of what to do next. From there, youll actually meet some people, and perhaps find a training group. Am I right that its usually the two of you battling it out for first and second spot? All Scottish Heavy Athletics games must have a minimum of five events. I met with a collegiate strength coach who put me on their Force Plate to test my strengths and weaknesses. Give about a 75% effort. Again, Im guessing. Im guessing, but most likely its 3 4-week meso-cycles with a dropback/contrast week in week 5 10. Sorinex sells a glute ham roller, a new piece, that I love doing leg curls and glute ham bridges with. In the caber toss, a full length log, usually made of Scots pine, is stood upright and lifted by the competitor using both hands under the bottom of the caber to rest against their body. How many events are there? I think youd be crazy not to have it in your program. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky all of which feature heavily at any gathering. You know, Im tired, or, I need to rest, or, I deserve this or this and that, and the truth is, you dont. Like I said, you are probably already strong enough to handle the weight. It made throws every week easier and I have already set a few practice PRs. Ive really enjoyed the online coaching and stuff, the little bit that Ive done of it. Unfortunately, a popular item is TRT, which is on virtually every commercial break or radio sponsor that you hear. Try out this warmup before your next Bench session. -Henry Rollins, By Scottishfury in forum Workout Journals, My Highland Games In-Season Training Program, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself, 5-3-1 For Highland Games Lightweight thrower. On throwing days we work to perfect technique. He is now a Highland Games Athlete, and won the 2016 U.S. Highland Games Lightweight National Championship, and in 2019 he won a Masters World Championship. The Quick and Dirty of Heavy/Light Lifting: Choose your program options from the pull down menu above. What Ive found that works the best for me, and, you know, not just works the best for me, but is conducive to the life I live. dumbbell or kettlebell and a plyo-box. Like, I want to try that out. Matt Vincent: Youve got to. 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