In celebration of Hafthor Bjornsson besting his own keg tossing record (Check it out... the thing is like a toy lol) we are doing a strongman based workout today!! "I am a Viking!!"
Warm-Up:
Ball Slams, 5 sets of 1 minute each. One minute rest between sets.
Hanging Knees to Chest, 3 sets of 20 repetitions
Weight Training:
Sumo Deadlift, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions
Strongman Circuit: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 5 sets total. Two minute rest between sets.
SISU Warhammer Swings, 15 repetitions per side
Tire Flips, 5 repetitions
Atlas Stone Lift to 48" Platform
50m Weighted Keg Carry
50m Cannonball Farmer's Carry
Have a Great Day!
Well, there you have it. Hafthor Bjornsson (a.k.a. Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane from Game of Thrones) just won the title as Europe's Strongest Man. As promised I said that after celebrating my favorite Game of Thrones character, "The Hound" with a workout that I would some day name a workout after his big brother "The Mountain". Today is that day!
Today's quote is by Doran Martell:
"If ever a man deserved to die screaming it was Gregor Clegane."
Workout: "The Mountain"
Warm-Up:
TRX Rows, 3 sets of 20 repetitions
Good Mornings, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Weight Training: Back
SISU Warhammer Swings, 3 sets of 15 repetitions per side
Heavy Dumbbell Pullovers, 3 sets of 6-8 repetitions
Tire Flips, 3 sets of 5 repetitions
Dumbbell Bent Over Rows, 3 sets of 6-8 repetitions
Close Grip Landmine Rows, 3 sets of 6-8 repetitions
Weighted Pull-Ups Bodyweight +50lb., 3 sets of 5 repetitions
Heavy Atlas Stone Lift onto a 48-inch Platform, 3 sets of 1 repetition
Deadlift, 5 sets of one repetition ending at maximum weight
Have a Great Day!
