Strongman Training, Axle Clean and Jerk

[MFSherlock]

I love that you show your "failures" too (even though they arent actually failures you know what i mean) It's shows he actual hard work and progress that goes into strength.

[2sexy4myshooz]

on the snowfield. Holy FUHHUHHWQ

[czoraa21]

my gym bought one of these bout two weeks ago, my max with a regular bar was 300 but with this one it went down about 50lbs lol!! it really puts you in you place, way to go Elliott!!

[RickyRamosFitness]

What kind of axle are you using?

[Michel0555]

How much kg is that? Like 120 or so?

[deucerman1]

i need advice!! i have 2 abs on my right and 3 on my left. what should i do to get three on both sides? or is it just genetic? any advice would be deeply appreciated. thanks!

[SOGGRAB]

@deucerman1 You gain each ab for every 1,000 crunches you do. So just do about 1,000 right side crunches and you will even them out in no time :D

[SOGGRAB]

@deucerman1 I was just joking, man! It's just unfortunately funny how must of us are born with unsymmetrical abs, they were clearly designed to be straight and vertical. They are just genetics, dude, can't do anything about it, just keep strengthening both sides simultaneously.

[deucerman1]

@SOGGRAB Ok. i actually fell for it and was about to do 1000 sit ups! Thanks a lot for the info. ;)

[AdzTopGunner]

Yo Elliott

Can u please suggest how to improve balance. Especially when working on abs, I struggle with some exercises as I don't have enough stability to keep my core flexed. Please advise

[guitarjoonkie09]

GO BULLS!!

[305zachmia]

i think you're strong enough to handle 315 i think you're going through a mental and form dillemma but be careful thats alot to clean

[casbah1982]

Elliot looks like he's about 30 years old. He's gonna be a goddamn cripple by 35 if keeps doing that shit he did at 315lbs. Bad form, holding the bar on his belt, etc.... you can at least do dumbell curls and shoulder raises in a wheelchair; thats about it.

[toxicinspector]

@casbah1982 If I'm not wrong, the last lift that he did was a variant to the regular clean and jerk that only strongman lifters do. During that lift, you have to do it that way. I've seen it in strongman competitions before.

[nlimskater]

How are they doing it without bumper plates!?!?!?

[Galley415]

Thats a baaadd bar, and is it snowing or what the fuck is that white shit?

[WTFisPocky]

When will you be posting your next workout video? These videos are my inspiration and have always motivated me to workout. Love the vids, keep it up.

[TheMrNumeroUno]

GOOD FUCKING SHIT ELLIOT!

[vibefrequency]

IS THE AXLE TECHNIQUE DIFFERENT FROM A R/ WHY ARE THE ELBOWS VERTICAL AND NOT HORIZONTAL?

[strengthcamp]

@vibefrequency VERY different.

[minn8325]

Next person to say the bar is too thick has a mangina

[BillKiernan]

i'll never forget one of my first Olympic lifting lessons. they had a platform at my gym, and i finally worked up the nerve to ask one of the few dudes who used it to teach me, this huge monster of a dude who happened to be cool as hell. he did a heavy snatch, and when he dropped the bar, (this was like the third lift he did) the bar BROKE and one end shot up and hit him in the mouth. calmly, holding his mouth with blood dripping down, he mumbled "i don't think i can show you more today"

[rvds1289]

maby You should use your legs more, and go further down and push the weight up with your legs first? Correct me if i'm wrong, but i definitely think you can handle the 315lbs and even more just with the right technique ? Respect.

[nastythugme]

Jeeezuuss

Fucking beast!

[jcrsix1]

try not using the reverse grip on this exercise! works better, GL!

[itstankbitches]

thought you were gonna hulk out and get it, i was hoping, good show bro

[scapolaris90]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I always thought a thinner bar would be better suited for cleans and jerk. And a thick bar is better for bench press.

[luvsam924]

@scapolaris90 Depends on goals.

[thatstheguy07]

@scapolaris90 Thick bar's harder. Thats why he uses it.

[IxWearxPalladiums]

Bars too thick

[prankcallingisfun]

yo elliot, how much can you regular clean max. no axle or reverse grip just a straight good ol clean?

[TrevorXstyle]

wish I could go shirtless in my gym

[hithur]

elliott! you are urok-hai!

[bust3rblader]

i can see why ur technique suffers, it's not because our technique is bad, it is because of those damn bars. After a player injured his wrists from those shitty bench bars, we pooled money and got these special bars. Those bars rotate extremely quick. They prevent injury. Try to get ur hands on them.

[tangoray187]

mirin those quads bro!! nice pressing too some big weights there!!!

[n9soto]

ps. kick ass in the competition bro!!! good luck

[n9soto]

hey boss great try on the 315. try getting full hip extension, u r cutting it short and its making u puul too much w/ ur back, which is gonna end up hurting u bad. also, make up for back hyper extension by dropping the hips some more. with full ext and then quick transition to the squat catch, u will be able to do a much more efficient lift. u got the power for the 315, u just nedd a bit of technique... remember, full hip extension, violently!!!! then an even faster hip drop w/ heel stomp.

[duke3oh8]

You know you're a beast when your half your body is covered in chalk.

[tobbaask]

STRONG !

[WildnCrazeh]

You make it look so easy Elliot!

[IxWearxPalladiums]

BEAST

[Robbcore]

See this is what its all about, as opposed to a certain Crossfit vid that got heavily criticised recently using the same move, Elliot has the strength, technique and experience to back it up plus its specific for what hes training towards!!! Best of luck for whatever event you are training towards, loving the superior speed newsletter, you are as always an inspiration!

[BarsnBricks]

When you clean and jerk with that bar/the mix grip can you not drop under the bar?

[wisdometernal]

@KevinSheerin In a freakin NY minute! In my gym we support each other & get behind a man doing work. I'd say it to them just like I'm saying it to you. Don't believe it? Come down to Powerhouse in Norfolk,VA and come get some!

[lambo5277]

Pure strength!!!! Mirin that there power!!!!

[SuperGjoshi]

It's snowing outside and youre working without a shirt, badass

[shaggy2dope666]

@SuperGjoshi He lives in Florida. That's not snow, just debris

[TapouTPunk17]

awesome job man. you will get there 

[SornGeorge]

Hey Elliot,is there a strongman athlete you try to look up to? what do you think about mariusz pudzianowski the 5 times world stogmest man?

[Damithe909]

what the hell your mates don't even care one bit or motivate you what so ever! waste man i bet they always beg for attention when their doing their 30lb bench

[Jtking3000]

Never seen a mixed grip clean, wouldn't that be almost asking for a bicep tear?

[Silentmind100]

do the dudes at the back think they are in a ballet class? I know id be egging you on if I had the honour to be in your class!

[Squish888]

When 315 fails...

Elliott: "AAAAAHHHH!!!!!" *he starts beating the shit out of everyone*

[TheMadFedje]

its incredible that you're able to move weights light that, above your head no less.

[ProViceRS]

Hm maybe you could use... dont know english word for it ... wrist strips? Those little strips that make your grip stronger, used in back exercises.

[klankatar]

best of luck with 315 Elliot no doubt youll have it soon

[CCPcakes]

This video is awesome! Don't worry about not lifting 315 pounds. You will eventually accomplish this with time and practice!

[Kingstevedaboss]

man you go crazy hard ,and that's why I watch your vids

[mclaren911]

Any reason you switched to mixed grip towards the end than remain using overhand grip?

[1981noe]

Why are u using a weight belt on ??

[mtjor156]

@1981noe To protect his back. That's a lot of weight to be tossing around.

[BAKPower1]

Why the reverse grip? ive seen it done before but only by strongmen..no1 has ever given me a straight forward answer

[natekid4]

yo dont tear your bicep bro

[SSully31]

Hhhhhhhaaaaaahha SNOW WTF? Common sense? :D

[TheLifeofCurtisT]

Its snowing! ^_^

[7399Martyn]

that bar must be awkward as fuck to clean.

[MRMAGIC305X]

Tampa Bay REPRESENT!!!

[HyN0iK42]

i never seen somebody clean with a deadlift grip....

[jaylentaylor55]

i spread cocaine all over my shest every time i do that to i thought i was creative smh

[hurbe]

Is it snowing?

[Jackarny]

@hurbe Chalk

[boby6]

ton of weight man nice job

[Marcloud]

There is no failure, there's only feedback

[TheMarkTenification]

Nice, I just started clean and press. In olympic style don't you bend at the waist less? If I wanted to get more leg work in, should I do more of an olympic style? I just noticed you seem bent more at the waist, which seems more strongman style. My goal is power, explosion, pure and simple. Thanks in advance if you respond!

[Carnuss]

BEAST MODE!

[gears35w]

Try resting the 315 on your weight belt while switching hands lol

[TheLifeofCurtisT]

Wow 2 videos in one day O.o

Great work Elliott!

What software are you using?

[guitartimberland]

yo. not getting the weight you want is the worst man. solid effort.

[FieldBoy111]

I have never seen someone clean a barbell like that

[SmartAceHole82]

i got chills @ 1:44 , that came from the soul :)

[swifttiga]

is that snow..?

[palatialregalia88]

@swifttiga yeah the southern florida blizzard of 2012 is happening down there

[tooldvdreview]

hey lets all just stand around and watch that guy lift. That will make you huge!

[wisdometernal]

*Shouldve given

[dontbescaredhommie]

powerful ratm in the background.

[wisdometernal]

Those dudes in the background are lame they shouldve have him dap when we walked back there! Hype your boy up when hes doin work!

[powabuilda]

@wisdometernal Ya I know they didn't seem to supportive back there! haha but idk t each his own I guess!!!

[KevinSheerin]

@wisdometernal would you say that to their faces??

[AcesfullKK]

This may be a stupid question, but why not use an Olympic bar instead?

[crapstacker5]

What kinda of collars do you use on your bars? They look like jumper cables. But they look like they work awesome.

[pmrcrazzy]

kottonmouth kings in back ground!!

[BerriesMcGOO]

You so had 315, let go too early. You're fucking strong though.

[Obsidian1392]

YOUTH OF A NATION!

strongmen are badasses

[JustElijah]

What's the difference between an axle clean (and deadlift) and a regular one?

[mecaganopoderentrar]

@JustElijah The axel is much thicker than a regular olympic barbell, two things happen thereby: One, you have a much shittier grip, which will not allow you to "swing" the weight up; and two, the axel, not being as flexible as a barbell, will not bend and create the whip effect that a normal barbell would as you put strain on it. 

[JustElijah]

@mecaganopoderentrar Ohh ok, didn't realise it was just the bar. Would it help your grip, since it requires you to squeeze a bit more?

[mecaganopoderentrar]

@JustElijah Define "help" -- It does not make it any easier, but as a result of that, it builds more grip strength...

[JustElijah]

@mecaganopoderentrar You understood the question and answered accordingly, so yh. Cheers.

[sharpsam25]

Be my bodyguard?

[LoveSeungYeon]

Yo Elliot can you show us a snatch video?

[cfcjt93]

@LoveSeungYeon you're on the wrong website for that, perv

[LoveSeungYeon]

@cfcjt93 Hahahaha didn't see that one coming

[gobblejr]

Badass!!!!!

[LoveSeungYeon]

Yo Elliot! Why do you grip the bar like that? Does it make it harder? Just curious

[MotheSpokesman]

very strong! Impressive

[MaaNonu123]

is it snowing?

[SoobaaSteve]

@MaaNonu123 yes its snowing while everbody is in shorts and tanks come on dumb ass

[ihavemonkeysinmybutt]

@MaaNonu123 no watch the first few seconds of the video closely and you'll get your answer.

[MaaNonu123]

@ihavemonkeysinmybutt ohhh, nice, thank you, was wondering how they weren't cold in such little clothing

[Davidson032390]

Get that $hit UP!!..awesome vid.

[matklstrength]

why dont you try jumping up another 20lbs instead of 40 first?

[ihavemonkeysinmybutt]

@matklstrength he is trying to find his max.

[matklstrength]

@ihavemonkeysinmybutt

i know that moron, it was a sensible suggestion which he explained to me after that he had actually done.

[ihavemonkeysinmybutt]

@matklstrength lol

[matklstrength]

@ihavemonkeysinmybutt

lol @ your channelname, safe.

[strengthcamp]

@matklstrength funny... i did, and i got 295... but my dickhead cameraman forgot to hit record, so no vid.

[vicenteumanzor]

@strengthcamp What are your opinions on wearing a lifting belt?

[shalaq]

@vicenteumanzor Elliot did a vid on that. The rule of thumb from what I remember is to not rely on it (use your inner core belt) and only use it when you're lifting v.heavy weights/pushing you maxes, just like Elliot did in this vid.

[pearson942]

@strengthcamp it's probably because Ryan was too much on the phone

[matklstrength]

@strengthcamp

i wasnt making a joke if the funny part of your comment was meant to be a dig at my comment. i was genuinely being serious about it and its obviously sensible to do that just thought you might have mentioned it inbetween clips to explain what you lifted.

[SuitablePlanet]

@Shurdawg thanks man, I might give it a try but my gym doesn't have an axle bar so I may get some strange looks taking my own bar in ha

[seablackgold]

@SuitablePlanet I use some old rags to make the bar ticker and it works, try it.

[quinxxer]

love how he fails and still posts it up, shows he does this to inspire , not just for money.

[kane123369]

1:45 lol

[kane123369]

crazy motherfucker

[Davidmay303]

GOOD JOB MAN!

[ExistancisRessistanc]

Switch on = BEAST MODE!!!

[nearfuturemusic]

It's really cool that you put up video's where you attempted something but didn't manage it on that particular day. A lot of people wouldn't be big enough (as a person) to do that.... :)

[BucktownStrong]

Yo Elliott have you ever hurt your back? if not what have you done to prevent? I'm starting to get into the big weights now and pushed it a little too hard last workout and tweaked my back.

[jhernandez1687]

I LOVE HOW MUCH YOU PUSH YOURSELF BRO! GREAT STUFF!

[1halfton]

Hell yeah bro nice work

[805ad]

Beast

[itaIiano72]

holy shit.......

[SuitablePlanet]

Yo elliott! That's a great question from Tuber81ful that you could talk about. I'd love to know why is it harder (or more beneficial) to use a wider bar/axle?

[shurdawg]

@SuitablePlanet Harder because you cant grip it as easy, and it puts a lot of stress on your forearms which benefits your grip strength a ton. I can imagine elliot can probably break someones hand just by squeezing it lol. Just my guess, probably another reason though.

[SteezyNuggets]

is it snowing?

[nemtastic]

fuckin beast mode. lol

[seablackgold]

You just need more enthusiastic crowd and you can lift even more weight...

[javipena93]

DAMN

[rzheng3489]

chalk the fuck up.

[jellybellies132]

gj

[tuber81ful]

Yo Elliott what are the benefits of using a thicker bar?

[ElsirHamour]

@tuber81ful Makes your grip stronger because your forarms have to work more to grip the weight

[shamuwn1]

1st

[ElsirHamour]

@shamuwn1 Im 1st muhahaha

[ElsirHamour]

Great Lift Man!