Bret, you da man when it comes to muscle theory. And in some of the throws you will be whipping 50lbs. In fact, Im often better at these activities than my much stronger lifting partners. The cards are going to fall where they fall. Matt Vincent: Mine is a little different. Or is it a combination of all three? I think youd be crazy not to have it in your program. Matt Vincent: This started my brother and i actually kind of talking about it. I was a collegiate thrower and always loved throwing, so this was a great transition for me. 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. I'll usually get 2-3 short throwing sessions a week. Now lets talk eating. Great interview Dan. Or, Im going to take a big, giant burlap bag and hoist it over with a pitchfork, whats going on there? TRT should be in place for older men with hormone function issues, not men in their 20s and 30s in strength sports. Were not really head to head. I would take these ideas and implement them as the following: Olympic lift full, power, hang or any combination there of, Unilateral oly movement opposite of the previous, Corresponding squat to the first oly movement. Be honest, do you ever throw some curls into your workout to pump up the guns? What aspect does quickness or athleticism come into the .. Like throwing a sheaf over your head. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); and receive myFREE Lower BodyProgressions eBook! I dont ever want to look back and question like Maybe I should have done this, or, what if I had trained harder, or what if I would have done this? I know Im doing everything I can to give it a go. Thats what helped interest me in the sport; throwing across various disciplines. Brett McKay: What keeps you Is it like trying to beat yourself or do you really want to beat him one day? Ive been very fortunate to be part of a sport that allows me to travel around the world and do some pretty awesome stuff. 03-19-09 05:30 PM - Post# 537024. You know, accumulating some implements, and starting to think about training for it. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 16# Hammer: 1577.25 (World Record) These include the shot put, tug-o-war, caber toss and hammer throw - collectively known as heavy events. Dr. Clinton Lee helps you improve your shoulder health. Not missing lifts, for me, is the accumulation of work thats going to make you stronger. Thats a really bad idea. (Questions not related to today's topic should be directed towards the daily thread.) The key to proper training is to do what you need to do, not what you want to do. 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. If that thing you care about is training, get in and do the work. I kid. 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. When we were lifting together, you informed me that you cant squat deep, and I saw that you have a nasty case of buttwink when you try to squat rock bottom. We discussspecific events in the Highland Games, how to get started if youre interested, his workout program called the HVIII (The Hate), and much more. So to stay with the alternating A / B format I love so much: As for the schedule: Throw, Lift A, off, Throw, Lift B, off, off or repeat. Heavy/Light: Periodized Throwing for the Highland Games. Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice. I think, when Im done doing this that strength will become less of a focus for me. Dan is an amazing athlete. All right, Matt Vincent, welcome to the show. These include the shot put, tug-o-war, caber toss and hammer throw - collectively known as heavy events. (LogOut/ In prior years, Ive had the police watch me and even ask to, clean up when youre done. During the season (April through September) Ill typically practice the events two to three times a week. With the competition that you do, how does your diet look? Maybe too simple. Pleasetell us a bit about yourself, and be sure to include your height, weight, and age. I met with a collegiate strength coach who put me on their Force Plate to test my strengths and weaknesses. We at JTS strive to bring the best powerlifting, weightlifting, training and strength content in the world. That doesnt make any sense. Great interview, Bret. 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Weve been going at each other for a few years now, and it doesnt look to be slowing up anytime soon! If you do, also try to work some, Power Clean (jerk optional) heavy single, then back off sets with power clean only for triples, Off or find a group of guys you can throw with on this day, Off or find a group of guys you can throw with on this day or start cycle over. We also throw a 56 pound weight up over a bar, for height, with one hand. I imagine youll say weightlifting. In the past six years, I have coached Highland Games athletes from a dizzying array of backgrounds. Im definitely not an endurance athlete, but I like spending time on the bike. eBook, Try out these drills for a better and more stable overhead position in the Jerk. Equipment Required: A sandbag, A BOSU ball, A punchbag. Brett McKay: Do you think youll stay connected to the sport in some way as a coach or mentor? But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." Brett McKay: Do you have any idea how the Scots invented this stuff? Watch this video: Sometimes referred to as 'weight over the bar', this game requires competitors to throw a weightover a raised bar. Man if I could just get on the treadmill a little bit more, these abs. BC: You were already a fan of the hip thrust when I met you, but I showed you the American deadlift and the rounded back extension, which work the glutes thoroughly as well. I really save that for the platform. If you did, you probably lived a really boring life. It made throws every week easier and I have already set a few practice PRs. The structure and exercise choice that he put into his program really let me continue to work on strength but also added additional components of dynamic work, jumps, and throws that really helped my highland games performance. It takes a long time for you to finally learn that, its like, OK, just diet.. 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. Lifting days are to develop explosive power and improve stability. Doing that is going to allow you to be a little bit smarter in training and think which one actually makes more progress. 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. Its a fascinating strength competition, and one Ive long wanted to learn more about. If it is straight the toss is said to be in the 12 o'clock position. Its the North American source for discussion, training, technique work, schedules, ranks, equipment sources and more. All of our top Strength & Conditioning content in one incredible (and free!) Thats why Ive always said that a good thrower is both strong and athletic. Tuesday Hang clean, back squat, posterior chain When its no longer fun. 3 Days Per Week, 2 Week Microcycles, 8 Week Mesocycles, 0 Unicycles. Training Highland Games, throwing Maybe you sleep with a Captains of Crush gripper under your pillow or lift stones for fun and think 20-rep squats are the key to enlightenment, as well as to gains in muscular size, strength and fitness. Brett McKay: It seems like theres a lot of camaraderie in that sport, in the Highland Games. Hes very good with the hammers, and hes got world records in both of them. Kind of the same as Strong Man is, but now with YouTube and the Internet, its a hell of a lot more accessible. Find out more about participating in a Highland games on visitscotland.com. That eliminates a lot of the ego. Matt Vincent: Sure. Its amazing to me that the logic of, If I want my biceps bigger, right, I can do, say, curls, and do a bunch of sets of curls. I may even like to see the squats come second, alternating Overhead Squat with Back Squat. Matt Vincent: Poor mass, a lot of times can lead to some impingement and movement, things like that that are going to keep you from hitting positions that will be better. DM: Many people accuse me of doing a bodybuilding split, as I like to break my days into muscle groups and movements. We ordered kilts and went and had a good time. Welcome to Training Tuesdays, the weekly r/weightroom training thread. Brett McKay: Who is the Hviii for? Those have been my most consistently top-ranking events. I need to be able to accelerate that object in as short amount of time as possible, so I need horsepower. BC: I met Matt Vincent the year before at the Sorinex Summer Strong conference, and hes another strange combination in that hes a humble, gentle giant just like you. Welcome to the official website of Professional Scottish Highland Games Athlete Daniel McKim! knowing they do hip thrusts well that takes it to another levelthanks. Try out this warmup before your next Bench session. Matt Vincent: Its trying to be the best I can be. Brett McKay: Thats an interesting question. Easy throws focusing on form. Matt Vincent: Thats what novice is for, right, youre brand new to this. Whatever I can do to stay in that. 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. On throwing days we work to perfect technique. Learn more about concurrent training for Strength & Endurance, Add some new twists to the traditional plank. These came from Scotland. 28# Weight for Distance: 949.25 (North American Record) I feel super confident going into to games this year. You may have seen theHighland Games online or on television: guys in kilts throwing giant logs, tossing hammers over their heads, etc. Does not get any better than this.Bret and the Scottish Games two of my favorite thingsThanks for the info Dan McKim. Haha! 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' . We throw two weights for distance. You know, if my knee is bothering me, maybe Ill box squat for the next two weeks, you know, a little high. Do you do half squats, or just avoid squatting altogether? Bailey became involved in the Highland Games in 1988. Matt Vincent: No clue what thats like, anyway, all of that happens in the kitchen anyway, it has nothing to do with your gym time. And yes, for those keeping score at home, we have a set of twins in there! I cant see myself becoming a guy thats finishing tenth in the world and still grinding at that. BC: Perfect! Yes, I believe it is unfair. You have an entertaining Instagram feed, but also some of your work in other places online. hang snatch and 500+ lb. Strength, power, body control, and conditioning are required for any athlete that wants to make progress in the Highland Games. How should you setup your Deadlift training? 3 sets of 8 with a minute rest OR 55 OR 53 OR Pyramids OR multiple Pyramids, aka Waves. Matt Vincent: Boredom, and you know, drunk guys, Im sure were talking a lot of noise to each other, decided to put it to the test. (LogOut/ 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. The heavy stone is anywhere from about 22 to 28 pounds and you throw it just standing like a shot put throw, but you dont get an approach. except the caber but it probably wont be more than 90lbs. Ive always wanted to get involved with it somehow, get in touch with my Scottish ancestry. Brett McKay: Ive got you. I just figure the curls help me with upper back work, right!? How do you deal with that? But, its the combination of strength, athleticism and explosive ability that makes you a formidable and successful thrower. Man, thats all of the fringe strength sports Ive found. Im guessing, but most likely its 3 4-week meso-cycles with a dropback/contrast week in week 5 10. Dont go nuts. Great interview, Bret. Im going stuff at 75, 85, and 95% weight. DM: The best tool is www.nasgaweb.com. You know, Im tired, or, I need to rest, or, I deserve this or this and that, and the truth is, you dont. BC: Dan, first things first, who do you think would win in a fight you or me? BC: You dont deadlift from the floor, correct? That gives a lot of direction, too. So this is why we work the overhead squats and unilateral movements. What we need is stability work in which the core is a part but not the whole. Even the UFC, now, disallows TRT as an acceptable medical treatment. Growing up as a baseball player, Mike transitioned to fencing and chased the Olympics for a decade. How can you best recovery from your Hypertrophy training? 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. Matt Vincent: You need that speed to apply that force, instead of just, you know, a 600 pound bench press, right. 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? Throw Ideally, if you have the implements, choose two or three events and practice them. From there, youll actually meet some people, and perhaps find a training group. . Theyre similar type of battle things, like throwing rocks to defend yourself or the weights, actually were The old 56 and old 28, these are all part stone weights, right. Brett McKay: If youre concerned about six-pack abs and being chiseled . Sorinex sells a glute ham roller, a new piece, that I love doing leg curls and glute ham bridges with. Yes, I believe the hang snatch to be my favorite explosive and most transferable lift for my sport. Brett McKay: No, that doesnt make any sense. 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. Thats what brought me to college on a track and field scholarship to LSU down here in Louisiana. If I want to stay around 300 pounds, I have to consciously eat all the time. It is a 20 pound bag we throw with a pitchfork for height. I'm curious why doing curls to work the biceps always seems to fall into the "cosmetic" category. Should I go for that PR so I can be excited that I put more weight on the bar or do I hit what I was able to hit for three now for five. Its a sad state of affairs, I believe. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky all of which feature heavily at any gathering. I didnt feel like I was floundering for what to do in the gym everyday. Procure vagas de Global management training program em So Paulo, So Paulo. I pretty much will just save my carbs for bourbon, whenever the time is right. Matt Vincent: Yeah, hes done a little bit of stuff, right. The contestant who throws the furthest wins. So many of us appreciate your work and expertise. For those of you who have never competed in the highland games, this should serve as a sufficient program to prepare you. The aim is for the caber to land in line with the original run. 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. Matt Vincent: Yeah, Im 32, Ill be 33 in April. Brett McKay: Lets talk about the Highland Games, because I think people are familiar with caber tossing. Thats probably been the event that Ive been the best at over the last couple of years, as well as the weights for distance. Want to learn how to shot put? 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. You spin twice and throw it as far as you can. As Dan John said, "throwers throw". He could help with his hip flexion issues. 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We live in Kansas City, Missouri where I work as the Midwest Rep for Sorinex. Caber Toss: Well throw a different caber at each event I like aspects of all for a successful highland games career: just being strong never hurt anyone! How do you mix in the event training throughout a typical week? You know, completely below parallel. Ill probably work on losing weight and doing some body composition stuff. A shot put coach told me long ago that strong biceps help the triceps-the real throwing muscles-function better by allowing the forearm to decelerate faster. Add in 2 lifting sessions, one reppy, one snappy. Id say that, along with the volume of work I do each week. This contest was followed by The Laurel Hill games in Ararat, VA. Injuries are going to happen, and setbacks happen. Powerlifting Matt Vincent's Training LAB Im sure its not looking like a body builders diet, Im sure youre eating for performance. Track and field scholarship to LSU down here in Louisiana, how does diet... 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