Ottawa/Gatineau - Strongman Training Group - LOOKING FOR NEW STRONGMEN

[Andre Gregoire]

Tired of your gym and the same old machines? Want to train like the Strongmen as seen on TV?

Want to try it out? Light weight or heavy weight, we have all the equipment you will ever come across in a strongman competition and we train indoors year round.

We have 6'000 sq ft available every Saturday moning. Join us...

http://www.hyperforce.net/

or

hyperforce@live.ca

[Andre Gregoire]

Hey guys, just a short vid. of what actually goes on at Hyperforce Strenght Athletics in Gatineau! Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woOUrMX9PmU

[TT Eric]

Nice!! Never did that sort of training, seems great.

Eric

[Andre Gregoire]

I have been lifting for 18 years and just started Strongman training 5-6 weeks ago. I absolutely love it. It's really really fun.

The crew I train with is really cool it's a mix of French and English guys, beginners, experinced competitors, short and tall guys, big and small guys we even had a woman come out and train with us the other day.

Any one that is remotely interested should come out and try it out. First time its FREE!

After the first time it's 10$ every time you come out, no membership, no strings, you come you pay, you don't then you don't pay.

This is a not for profit thing, basically the guy in charge rents a school gym 2hrs every Saturday, the 10$ we pay goes towards paying the rent and any extra goes to buy new implements, weights, etc...

You don't even need to be really strong since we always warm up with light weights, as the training progresses it gets heavier.

[TT Eric]

Wow sounds really cool! But it would not be a good idea for me as now, I'm trying to rehabilitate my lower back, I'm using children's weight for Squats, deadlifts, rows... But I may stop by and you guys!

Eric

[Andre Gregoire]

Bumping this up.

I have doing Strongman style workouts for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it. I don't understand why there aren't more people interested it this.

It is ****ing awesome, nothing quite like it.

After training for so long it's nice to switch gears and make progress on a weekly basis again.

Like I said first time is free, come try it out. We have a range of different guys from very strong to just starting out, we can adjust weights for everyone.

We are looking for more guys to join us so that we can eventually start renting a warehouse and be able to train with the implements anytime we want.

Msg me or Martin at hyperforce@live.ca for details.

[Andre Gregoire]

It's the New Year and what a time for a new challenge. We are always looking for new guys to join us with Strongman type training. We have all the equipment you might need: Logs, Axle, Stones, Sandbags, Sled, Prowler, Olympic bars, Bumper Plates, etc... You don't need to be huge and incredibly strong to get started. MSG me for details.

If you think you have to be huge and super strong to join us you are wrong. Check out these videos of our training group having fun competing at amateur Stronman contests:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAL0W9KUcyE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wVaQqJens

[natenator]

What was used to make that harness sled if you don't mind me asking?

Football is starting this month is indoor gym work for conditioning and that's something I'm keen on getti g/making/using for my boys.

Thanks!

[Andre Gregoire]

What was used to make that harness sled if you don't mind me asking?

Football is starting this month is indoor gym work for conditioning and that's something I'm keen on getti g/making/using for my boys.

Thanks!

The sled we use at the gym is simply a normal sled with a rubber gym mat bolted to it, cut into the sled dimension of course. The nice thing is that you don't need a ton of weight because when you add weight the rubber causes extra friction... also it's never damaged the floor.

I personally bought a sled off Kijiji for 20$ it's a good place to check. If I didn't find one I was going to make one. Here's some ideas:

http://img42.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc6&image=47825_PICT0416.JPG

How to make a Tire Sled: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=127223533&page=1

I was also thinking of using a toboggan and just adding loading pins with plumbing pipes and flanges. All very cheap if you get the sleigh from Kijiji.

As far as the harness goes, I have a real harness that I don't really like, it chokes you. A chain from the hardware store you loop into a loose weight belt is my preference. Get some carabiners to attach it to your sled.

[cog]

Never thought of using rubber for the sled.Great idea.

[natenator]

The sled we use at the gym is simply a normal sled with a rubber gym mat bolted to it, cut into the sled dimension of course. The nice thing is that you don't need a ton of weight because when you add weight the rubber causes extra friction... also it's never damaged the floor.

I personally bought a sled off Kijiji for 20$ it's a good place to check. If I didn't find one I was going to make one. Here's some ideas:

http://img42.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc6&image=47825_PICT0416.JPG

How to make a Tire Sled: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=127223533&page=1

I was also thinking of using a toboggan and just adding loading pins with plumbing pipes and flanges. All very cheap if you get the sleigh from Kijiji.

As far as the harness goes, I have a real harness that I don't really like, it chokes you. A chain from the hardware store you loop into a loose weight belt is my preference. Get some carabiners to attach it to your sled.

Thanks man! Appreciate it. Question: what do you mean by sled off kijiji, like a snow sled type thing? Magic Carpet? lol

Also; what's this made of? http://img42.imagevenue.com/img.php?...5_PICT0416.JPG A wheelbarrow?

Here's a site I found that makes wood-based products that could be easily replicated which I am going to try: http://www.theramsled.com/

[Andre Gregoire]

Well I bought a real football sled off kijiji, some guy went to play college ball in the states and his sister sold all his weights including his sled, I got the sled and harness for 20$.

Kijiji has great stuff.

Yeah, that's a wheelbarrow. I have seen some guys use an old sink, the tire sled is pretty common because the rubber add resistance and it's really easy to build. You can get free old tires outside of garages.

[Andre Gregoire]

Thanks man! Appreciate it. Question: what do you mean by sled off kijiji, like a snow sled type thing? Magic Carpet? lol

Also; what's this made of? http://img42.imagevenue.com/img.php?...5_PICT0416.JPG A wheelbarrow?

Here's a site I found that makes wood-based products that could be easily replicated which I am going to try: http://www.theramsled.com/

There's a sled on used ottawa now: www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/Training-Sled_18878356

[Andre Gregoire]

Martin the guy who started our training crew is putting together two amateur strongman comps that will occur in the next 3-4 months in the Gatineau/Ottawa area. It's time to start training events if you are interested.

[frenchyval]

I am from Gatineau, started powerlifting 3 months ago and loving it! i am very dedicated to the trainning~! i got a trainer at my gym, she showed me some techniques and gave me specific work
outs! I am thinking about registering for the Ottawa 3-lift open in july and have no idea of where to start !!
I would like to find someone that want to help me, and show me the ropes!

please :) help me !!!

[Andre Gregoire]

Hi Val,

Come try the strongman style workouts with us on a Saturday morning from 8am to 10am.

There is a lot of carryover from Strongman to Powerlifting especially in the Deadlift and Squat. Not so much in the bench press because we focus on Overhead Presses instead.

There are Strongwoman comps in QC and in Ontario also, you might like it. Really the workouts resemble Crossfit a bit if that's what you want. We prefer to do less conditioning and more Strength but if someone wanted to they could easily use lighter weights and get a Crossfit type workout.

Most of us speak french also.

If you are interested email Marty at hyperforce@live.ca

[frenchyval]

Is it a group workout?

[Andre Gregoire]

Is it a group workout?

It's not a group workout in that there is no instructor telling the group what to do.

We are a group of 6-10 people that meet at a school gym and we practice 3-4 events per Workout. Usually we all do the same event one after the other spending 30min or so per event.

Sometimes the group splits up and some people are pressing for example while others do Farmer's Walk or Pull a sled.

[frenchyval]

oh wow,that sound very interesting! i have no idea if i can keep up with you guys!!! Sounds like a intense work out! Best way to find out is to try it right?!?! dedication and determination is the way to go ! Thanks :)

[Andre Gregoire]

oh wow,that sound very interesting! i have no idea if i can keep up with you guys!!! Sounds like a intense work out! Best way to find out is to try it right?!?! dedication and determination is the way to go ! Thanks :)

It's not about keeping up, it's about getting stronger for everyone. As long as we are all progressing that's all that matters.

On Saturday we had some new guys doing Shoulder Presses with 135lbs with an Olympic Bar and on the other range of the spectrum we had one guy doing Axle Shoulder Presses with 350lbs. We all have different starting strength levels but since we have a lot of equipment it's easy to adjust according to strength.

Come check it out, first time is free then we all kick in to pay the gym rental. Bring a friend if you are more comfortable.

[Andre Gregoire]

After a bit over a year of Strongman training I've now competed in 2 competitions.


Frame Carry 500lbs for 150ft. I finished 8th out of 9 on this. Grip is my weakest point and it's what I will work the hardest to improve. I never gave up though.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151743186055873&l=8467014729151915221


220lb Log Clean & Press every rep. There was a last minute change in the order of events so we had to do Log Press instead of Yoke. I had spongy shoes on and forgot to change into more stable shoes. As a result I had a lot of trouble stabilizing the weight. In training I have done more reps on this event several times

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151743197220873&l=2885264850741202565


Yoke 660lbs for 150'. I finished 5th out of 9 guys which surprised me because I'm not really good at the Yoke but again, I never gave up.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151743213470873&l=7616060928615271704


Atlas Stone 270lbs to 56" platform. This event I am proud of. I was the shortest, lightest and oldest athlete and I finished 4th out of 9 despite being vertically challenged

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151743223660873&l=4398649361614679382

[TT Eric]

Nice!!!

Eric

[cog]

How did the Viking press go?

[Andre Gregoire]

How did the Viking press go?

The viking press went alright but it's not something I'm really good at. I have spent the last year doing push presses or push jerks and on Viking Press this didn't translate well.

Once I tested the apparatus I had 2 weeks to prep for the contest and I did a lot of strict pressing, also watch a lot of videos. I found lots of guys start with a push press then get up on there toes to get a bit more power behind it and then throw their body at the apparatus to get it up there.

I got 6 reps which I'm happy with, it was middle of the pack.

Also, the taller you are the easier it was since the lever point was low and after a certain height gravity was pulling towards the implement rather than down. Hard to explain but think of a barbell curl and the top 25% of the movement being much easier same thing..

[cog]

How long is the lever?Im actually surprised you got 6.

[Andre Gregoire]

How long is the lever?Im actually surprised you got 6.

In training I had only gotten 2 or 3. When competing with the adrenaline, crowd and good body english I managed 6. You almost have to charge the apparatus.

The lever is about 6-8 feet long but the weight is by the handles close to the athletes. I know the taller you are the easier it is because I am stronger then a few tall guys on the Log and the Axle Press and they easily beat me on the Viking.