Tuesday 2017.04.04

Upcoming events:

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

Thanks to everyone who competed in the meet today! Here are a few photos and videos! #StartingStrengthChallengeOmaha

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Monday 2017.04.03

Upcoming events:

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

These are some strong women, not just physically but mentally as well. They overcame their fears, doubts, and insecurities. They were bold enough put on the singlet and courageous enough to step on the platform and do what they enjoy. These are women to look up to.

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This Week’s ConditioningOption 121-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:Push-ups (Assisted, regular, clapping, or slapping)200m runThis goes as follows: 21 push-ups, 200m, 18 push-ups, 200m, 15 push-ups, etc. Choose one type of push-up and stick with it throughout the workout. In order from easiest to hardest, they are assisted, regular, clapping, and slapping.Compare to 2016.04.07.Option 2"Helen"3 RFT of:400m run21 KB Swings, 1.5 pood/1 pood12 Pull-ups15:00 capOption 3“Prowler Base”1. Load up a manageable weight.2. Sprint 40m at 85% intensity.3. Rest until breathing and heart rate slow down. (45 sec – 2 min)4. Repeat 5-15 times.Courtesy of “Death by Prowler” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).FinaleL-sit, 5 x 30 sec

Saturday 2017.04.01 - Gym Closed

Reminder: The gym is closed today (Saturday, 04/01/17) due to the Starting Strength Challenge.Upcoming events:

• 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
  • Date: Today! (Saturday, 04/01/17)
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - weight room and mezzanine
  • Registration has ended for this event, but please come on out and support your fellow lifters as they compete!

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

Jennifer pulls 270 for fahve #doyourfahves #deadlift #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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Friday 2017.03.31

Reminder: The gym will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, 04/01/17) due to the Starting Strength Challenge.Upcoming events:

• 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
  • Date: Saturday, 04/01/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - weight room and mezzanine
  • Registration has ended for this event, but please come on out and support your fellow lifters as they compete!

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

In the first photo, brothers Judah and Grant demonstrate how NOT to spot the bench and bench, respectively, i.e., checking out the camera to see if they'll become Insta-famous. In the second photo, they demonstrate how to do it right. Judah stands back to provide Grant with an unobstructed view of the ceiling but is prepared to assist if needed. Note the position of the arms and hands as well - no "pinkies only bro!" here. Remember, if the spotter touches the bar, the lifter doesn't get to count the rep - contrary to popular belief at countless commercial, high school, and college weight rooms, bench press is not a team sport. Meanwhile, Grant has his eyes on a fixed point on the ceiling throughout his reps. #benchpress #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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Thursday 2017.03.30

Reminder: The gym will be closed this Saturday (04/01/17) due to the Starting Strength Challenge.Upcoming events:

• 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
  • Date: Saturday, 04/01/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - weight room and mezzanine
  • Registration has ended for this event, but please come on out and support your fellow lifters as they compete!

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

Trevor, one of our newest members (but an old-school Concordia Mustang!), pulls a set of fahve #doyourfahves #deadlift #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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Wednesday 2017.03.29

Upcoming events:

• 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
  • Date: Saturday, 04/01/17 (just a reminder - the gym will be closed on this day)
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - weight room and mezzanine
  • Registration has ended for this event, but please come on out and support your fellow lifters as they compete!

• 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

Glenn pulls 122.5x3x2 as he gets ready for next Saturday's Starting Strength Challenge #startingstrengthchallenge #deadlift #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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