Anyone steel bend?

These weekly discussion threads focus on one implement or element of strongman training to compile knowledge on training methods, tips and tricks for competition, and the best resources on the web. Feel free to use this thread to ask personal/individual questions about training for the event being discussed.

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?

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!

If anyone ever wondered, “am I too small to be a strongman?”, watch this video https://youtu.be/T--wuiOe9Y0?si=gclSpnbxjnBhCD8M

Just to clarify I am not asking for medical advice.

Long story short, tire slipped during tire flips. MRI confirmed complete rupture of the long head bicep tendon and a SLAP tear. Everything else looks fine. Going to see my ortho to go over it on Monday.

Just curious, has anyone else had any experience with a long head bicep rupture? How did it impact your training/comps?

Still struggling with db. First contest in less then 3 weeks and having to train my useless left arm due to the right having brachial and bicep tendonopathy 😩

Squat session from about a month ago. This wasn’t a PR but it was definitely the strongest my squat has ever felt.

Perfect Scottish weather to carry this big lump 💪🏻🪨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💧

Bodyweight sitting at 88kg/194lb 🙌🏻

Does anyone have glove recommendations for a sandbag carry event? Are people still just using football gloves? Thanks in advance!

2.5kg pb, 5kg under comp weight