March 3, 2026

  • Strongman Training Volume: How Much Is Too Much?

    Strongman Training Volume: How Much Is Too Much?

    Strongman is unforgiving on recovery. You’re not just hitting a heavy single and going home. You’re often moving awkward, heavy loads for distance or time across multiple events, with grip fatigue, core fatigue, and systemic stress stacking up fast. Training volume, which is sets times reps times load times frequency, is the variable that separates…

  • 16 Inch Trap Bar Deadlift

    The 16 Inch Trap Bar Deadlift is a strongman-style deadlift variation performed using a trap bar positioned at an elevated height of approximately sixteen inches from the ground. Unlike a traditional deadlift performed with a straight barbell, this lift uses a hexagonal trap bar that allows the athlete to stand inside the implement while lifting…