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| James26 |  | New member..... | 28-03-2011 @ 23:08 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | ...ready for some serious training, tips, banter and competition! Hello all, I recently found this website after searching for some strongman training facilities in the South East area and I must say it seems a very informative and helpfull site. My name is James and im 26 from St Albans area (just North of London). I have always been a huge fan of strongman however I have only ever trained using bodybuilding methods. I have decided that I need some competition and strongman is right up my street. I was considering entering the Zeus gym novice class in the competition in May however it seems i have missed the deadline. From the thread posted by the organiser (and owner of Zeus gym, Sue i think) it sounds like they will be putting on another comp in November. This is my aim now! As i said, my training has been in a bodybuilding style of 8-15 reps, 4 sets, 3-4 excercises per bodypart. I have never used any strongman specific equipment which is something im looking to address over the coming weeks/months. I would apprieciate any help, tips or critism that you think could help. I coming into this with a completely open mind ready to load with information and who would know more then you guys?! I have seen a few gyms in London that have a few pieces of strongman gear, also one in Reading however I dont think it would be wise to just turn up and start using the gear. Ideally, I would like to train with an experienced strongman to learn the techniques etc. Can anyone reccommend somewhere this would be possible? Im able to travel at the weekends, South East ideally though. Cheers James | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 11:57 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 10990 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | welcome to the site mate,gymn1 in Luton has quite a lot of strongman kit, and its not that far a drive from st Albans,they train most weekends on either the saturday or the sunday. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 12:11 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Thanks. That is ideal for me, 20 mins up the M1 Do you know if they have a website? | ||
| JC | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 13:40 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Welcome buddy | ||
| LesWiltshire | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:26 |
 bookies have him 2nd for BSM Member 1176, 318 posts | Welcome mate, how far are you from Stanstead? | ||
| MattF | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:33 |
 'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | James26 said:Thanks. That is ideal for me, 20 mins up the M1 Do you know if they have a website? No website. £4.20 a session for the gym (Oly platform, plus the usual), £3 for use of the strongman stuff and as Ed says usually sat, but depends on who is there to lock up etc. Mon-Fri 7am-10pm Sat & Sun 9am-4pm. Postcode LU3 1RJ | ||
| Flynno | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:40 |
 Member 2215, 237 posts SQ 190, BP 165, DL 245600.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Welcome fella .......... This is the place to be ..... only been doing it since jan and made more improvements doing this style of training than in 12 years of gym bodybuilding. Addictive mate .................  | ||
| James26 | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:41 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Thanks, I may have a look down there this weekend. Do you guys train there? | ||
| James26 | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:45 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Flynno said:Welcome fella .......... This is the place to be ..... only been doing it since jan and made more improvements doing this style of training than in 12 years of gym bodybuilding. Addictive mate ................. Definitely room for improvement for me. Cutting down my rep range massively. Did some deadlifts last weekend, managed 200kgs for 2 reps. I hadnt been near a deadlift in about 4 years prior due to a back injury but im concentrating on my form now. | ||
| MattF | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 18:46 |
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | James26 said:Thanks, I may have a look down there this weekend. Do you guys train there? This sat we are doing events, come down anytime after 10, there will be a few down throughout the day(until about 4 ish). | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 29-03-2011 @ 23:31 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22060 posts | Welcome  | ||
| SMed | | ... | 30-03-2011 @ 13:49 |
 a splendid chap, unlike some bitches on here Member 1670, 1705 posts SQ 190, BP 112.5, DL 220522.5 kgs @ 89.5kgs UnEq | James26 said:...ready for some serious training, tips, banter and competition! Hello all, I recently found this website after searching for some strongman training facilities in the South East area and I must say it seems a very informative and helpfull site. My name is James and im 26 from St Albans area (just North of London). I have always been a huge fan of strongman however I have only ever trained using bodybuilding methods. I have decided that I need some competition and strongman is right up my street. I was considering entering the Zeus gym novice class in the competition in May however it seems i have missed the deadline. From the thread posted by the organiser (and owner of Zeus gym, Sue i think) it sounds like they will be putting on another comp in November. This is my aim now! As i said, my training has been in a bodybuilding style of 8-15 reps, 4 sets, 3-4 excercises per bodypart. I have never used any strongman specific equipment which is something im looking to address over the coming weeks/months. I would apprieciate any help, tips or critism that you think could help. I coming into this with a completely open mind ready to load with information and who would know more then you guys?! I have seen a few gyms in London that have a few pieces of strongman gear, also one in Reading however I dont think it would be wise to just turn up and start using the gear. Ideally, I would like to train with an experienced strongman to learn the techniques etc. Can anyone reccommend somewhere this would be possible? Im able to travel at the weekends, South East ideally though. Cheers James Is there a Zeus Gym near St Albans? The only one I found was in Sussex. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 30-03-2011 @ 16:30 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | SMed said: Is there a Zeus Gym near St Albans? The only one I found was in Sussex. Sorry if I didn't explain well. Zeus gym is in Sussex but it looked a good comp to start with. I train at body limit gym in st albans | ||