Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Alternative Training Methods

For those that find using the local gym mundane after a long period of time, a spell of alternative training should help to not only alleviate the plateau but to help increase enjoyment and work new muscles.

Using methods similar to those often seen adopted in strongman competitions, an effective and enjoyable workout can be made to compliment a normal balanced diet along with any additional supplements.

Examples include:

Sandbag Training

These items can be bought specially made, or for those more industrious, can be homemade from simple supplies from you local building merchant (remember you will require a heavy duty bag ensuring all loose ends are tied/taped down).

This sandbag can be subsequently made to any weight are ideal for pressing, carrying, squating, lunging and many others.  This equipment will therefore work numerous muscles.

Farmers Walk


A common strongman discipline that can be homemade or done using barbell weights.  A simple method of lifting one in each hand and walking a desired hand is administered and bettered each time.


Like all demanding muscular activities, you must ensure that your muscles are properly fueled with adequate protein in the form of food or as sports supplements such as Maximuscle Promax.

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