STRONGMAN STORM
WORKOUTS
I love both classic and modern strongman workouts. The equipment provides unique challenges and frankly, just looks cooler than the regular gym equipment.
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The following is a sampler or what I like to call "Storm Workouts". This guide allows you to "choose your own adventure" based around your experience, needs, and what tools you have at your disposal.
WORKOUT FORMATS
These kits are designed to fit into your workouts after the primary work, but before the accessory work. There are 3 intensities. Vary them often throughout the week. For days you are not able to use the toys, you may swap out for a bodybuilding circuit.
The intensities are 1: Short & Fast, 2: Medium, and 3: Low & Slow.
1: Short & Fast. These are usually completed as Rounds for Time (RFT). Your goal is to complete it as fast as possible. (Usually under 8-minutes)
2: Medium. These are usually untimed, and the tasks are meant to be done at your own pace. There will be a set prescribed number of rounds.
3: Low & Slow. This is about stamina. You will set a timer and repeat a set of tasks until the timer says you’re done.
SAMPLE WORKOUTS
WORKOUTS: SHORT & FAST
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WO1: 3 Rounds for time
Sled Rush 100ft, Tire Flip 100ft, Yoke Carry 100ft
WO2: 3 rounds for time
Deadlift with Tires (or from blocks) +85% x3/x2/x1,
WO3: 3 Rounds for time
Farmers Carry (120-150 ea hand), 50ft, Sled Rush 50ft, Sandbag Drag 50ft
WO4: 3 Rounds for time
Husafell Carry 50 ft, Yoke Carry 50ft, Reverse Sled Drag 50ft (Hip Belt or Harness)
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WORKOUTS: MEDIUM INTENSITY
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WO1: Complete all reps, break up however you want
KB Swings x50, 1-arm DB Clean & Press (Heavy) x10 ea side
WO2: 1 Round for time, complete each before starting next.
Axle Clean & Press x12 (135+), Sled Rope Drag (400lb, 50ft), 50 sledgehammer slams
WO3: 5 Rounds each, complete before moving on to next exercise.
Axle Deadlift with Straps from low blocks x1, Sled Push 100ft, Slam Ball Wall Side Throw x5 ea side
WO4: Finish the Rx reps in any number of sets
Husafell Good Mornings x30, Sandbag Suplex x20, Sled Push 50ft x10
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WORKOUTS: LOW & SLOW
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WO1:10min timer; Safety Bar Lunges x10e, Yoke Marches x10e
WO2:15min timer; Sled Push & Walkbacks 50ft-ea, Tire Flips x6
WO3:12min timer; SSBar Squats x10, Sled Harness Drag 50ft holding husafell, Yoke Carry 100 ft
WO4:10 min timer; Farmers carry 100ft, Fatbar Hangs to fatigue.
DOWNTOWN FITNESS
EQUIPMENT LIST
For reference, this is a list of our equipment at my gym with their respective weights.
Farmers Carry Handles (50 each, 120 total with rig)
Yoke (160 Unloaded)
Husafell (100lb)
Safety Squat Bar (45lb)
Axle Bar (27lb)
Strongman Tires (For Flippin’!)
Sandbag (100lb)
Slam Ball (15-20lb)
Kettlebells (50-88lb)
Deadlift Tires (78lbs ea)
Sledge Hammer (10lb)
Chariot Sled 100 unloaded
Prowler Sled 80 unloaded
50ft 2” Pull Rope for sled
Lifting Blocks