Barbarian Strength Training Systems

[freshchoresh]

my spine hurts just watching this..

[topformfitness]

@freshchoresh - Might be time to strengthen your spine then.  (o;

[freshchoresh]

@topformfitness Well I train the muscles that surround my spine but not the spine itself, I wasn't even aware its possible to strengthen the spine but judging from this video it must be since you arch your back inward (mostly on the log press) and are still standing.

[topformfitness]

@freshchoresh - I was kinda jokin' with my reply, but yes you can strengthen the smaller spinal extensors ie: multifidus, spinalis, etc. But you're correct that many "Strongman" exercises put your back in flexion under load, which is stressful (especially atlas stone loading). But if you progress properly you can develop an incredibly strong core and trunk, protecting your spine. However, I'm now focusing more on bodyweight training to give my body and nervous system a break.

[freshchoresh]

@topformfitness Ye ano what you mean, i'm into Olympic weightlifting myself, I do conditioning every other week (pull/push ups, dips etc) to give my joints a break; not healthy to go heavy every week.

[topformfitness]

@freshchoresh - True. Always feel stronger after a deload week also.

[AK47powpow]

damn thats serious dudes. the name of the camp fits perfect

[topformfitness]

@AK47powpow - Yes, they are Barbarians! Thanks!

[bloodcorer]

hmm, those weight liftings doesnt hurt your vertebral column?

[topformfitness]

@bloodcorer - it has never hurt my vertebral column... of course you don't just get off the couch and start flipping cars, for example. It takes years of serious training with the correct program and basic lifts in order to develop the base strength for these activities. But done correctly, big compound movements like this will build a powerful core and strengthen your spinal stabilizers.

[bloodcorer]

1:17 i guess it doesnt have engine....

[topformfitness]

@bloodcorer - correct, the engine was removed. Man, that would be a beast to flip with it still in though!

[ifbb25]

Troppo forti,grande!

[1kalpa]

thanks josh, for the great vid! love every sec of it!

[liortee]

wow, its tiny, makes me wanna train harder

[yamanmustafa]

Inspiring video, but then again i supposed it's supposed to be. Can you tell me what the song is please? Thanks.

[topformfitness]

Thanks. I actually mixed this song from samples on a 'Royalty Free Music Loops" CD. I used the military themes.

[dlinechamp78]

do you you guys have any championships ??????????

[topformfitness]

Not yet brother... but we will! A few of us have won intermediate level competitions, and some of our members have made the provincial finals in strongman... but we've only been established a couple of years. Watch for us.

[alideutscher]

great effort ironbrothers

[topformfitness]

Thank you. I watched your videos as well... awesome! The iron brotherhood is still strong, worldwide!

[AusWeightLifter]

1.32, What a fight!

[topformfitness]

Ya, it was awesome to watch in person! Close to 300 lb log press!

[AusWeightLifter]

I take my hat off to you men.

Absolutely superb!

[topformfitness]

Thanks brother... nice vids of you under the iron too. Oly lifting is a great sport!

[AusWeightLifter]

Thanks. Keep an eye on my page for more vids. Planning an insane squat clip soon.

[topformfitness]

Will do... insane is good!

[somatichealing]

Excellent!

[stodo1337]

I feel stronger already

[FabioCrow07770]

Cool Video

[TeamBarbarian]

Man, that gets me pumped!

[datfuriouswon]

awsome