Barbarian Strength Training Systems

http://www.teambarbarian.com
Barbarian Strength Systems caters to both athletes and novices alike. We provide expert program design and supervised training in Toronto or online for long distance clients.
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[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.

[topformfitness]

@AK47powpow - Yes, they are Barbarians!  Thanks!

[AK47powpow]

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

[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]

hmm, those weight liftings doesnt hurt your vertebral column?