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IRON AND BLOOD

• Quite possibly the best Friday night finisher ever... • DPipes was done with all of the day’s work, so I loaded up the new ez curl bar with a modest amount of wait and said “let’s go.” • No programming, no sets or reps, no weight changes - just you go, I go - as many reps as you can per round - full range - no stopping - time under tension. • @hebham saw what was up and started hurrying his final sets so he could jump in on it. • 3 guys doing curls - the only rest was waiting for the bar - alternating grips, pushing it out until there was nothing left. • We squat, press, deadlift, and move all kinds of heavy shit in all kinds of ways. • But if you don’t think a bout of smashing arms is an epic good time, you may need to rethink some of your choices... • #barbaricrites #redemption #redemptionstrength #club #oldschool #strength #conditioning #gym #strongman #fitness #highperformance #training #builttolast #reclaimlife #robbinsville #nj (at Redemption) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwLS1imH3f8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jw4qjtxbnxed

• Solid day of training • Got my bench back up to 185 - my max from almost a year ago. This is not impressive by any means, but bench is something I’ve always struggled with, and shoulder and rib issues have kept the numbers at bay for months. • Video 1 is a rough 180 from January • Video 2 is a much smoother 185 from this afternoon. • Not by any means impressive, but progress is progress, and it’s not just about the numbers, but the quality of the movement. • Feels good to be getting back in the game - even if the pace is slower than desired. • #barbaricrites #redemption #redemptionstrength #club #oldschool #strength #conditioning #gym #strongman #fitness #highperformance #training #builttolast #reclaimlife #robbinsville #nj (at Redemption) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIfR2gHoie/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=528odmw0nf7f

• Squat - 335 • Up 5lbs from 2 weeks ago • @barbaricrites WAR has had me pushing myself into new territory, but the ability to push myself this far has been built on steady, consistent, and patient work on the basics. • It’s important to remember that the big numbers come from the appropriate amount and application of the little work that supports it. • Consistency with the basics wins again... • #barbaricrites #redemption #redemptionstrength #club #oldschool #strength #conditioning #gym #strongman #fitness #highperformance #training #builttolast #reclaimlife #robbinsville #nj (at Redemption) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFnTH3gdk5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l353gtzw8awz

• Failing sucks. • However, I would rather try, and fail, and learn, than never know. • I wish more people would risk failure for the sake of gaining more, rather than let the fear of failure keep them from ever growing out of comfort zones and safe spaces. • Here’s 425, for the 2nd week in a row. • I thought I could make 435 happen. Then, having missed, I went for 430. No dice. • Maybe I made too big a jump. Maybe I should’ve backed off more and worked back up. • Maybe I just need to build more leg drive in the training phases. • No matter. This is not an endpoint. • #barbaricrites #opww #redemption #redemptionstrength #club #oldschool #strength #conditioning #gym #strongman #fitness #highperformance #training #reclaimlife #robbinsville #nj (at Redemption) https://www.instagram.com/ericchasko/p/BtCB27NnIKC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t3p2eb18s601

• 2nd PR this week - 425x 1• • It’s been at least 6 months since I’ve seen 400 on the deadlift. • I called 400 today, but was gunning for higher. • Shown is 400,405,410,415, and 425. • It’s not as smooth as I would’ve liked, and there are a few things to work on, but I’ll take it. • That’s what Training maxes and percentages are for. • Forever Forward. • 92 • #barbaricrites #opww #ironandblood #92 #ironmasters #redemption #redemptionstrength #club https://www.instagram.com/ericchasko/p/Bsv8fzuHgl9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uggn1ms4ypdy