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Gubernatrix		Log clean and press - how to train without a log?	30-05-2010 @ 20:46
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130 305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq	How can you train for a log event without a log? I've never done one before but I have a log event in a competition next weekend. I'm a girl so it's not easy to locate a log that's even light enough for me to try out. However I understand that the log being used in this comp is 35kg unloaded. Anyhoo, was wondering whether a tricep bar would be a workable substitute? I do olympic lifting so I'm okay with your basic clean and press technique, but it's the awkwardness of the object and the grip that I'm trying to replicate. Alternatively should I just not bother and work it out at the time with the real thing (I am presuming we get a bit of warm up/playtime with the log before we have to do it in competition)? Cheers for any advice! Gubernatrix

dan302		...	30-05-2010 @ 20:48
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5 665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	i found it easier than a bar actually, usually best to pull it onto your belt (or belly if you are like me then kind of roll it up to your shoulder, i find getting a 90k log into position much easier than a 90k clean with a bar

MrSmall		...	30-05-2010 @ 20:49
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	If you don't have a log I would just train clean and presses. Do some hammer curls, some neutral grip incline dumbell presses as well if feeling virtuous. And watch a lot of videos on Youtube! Best of luck.

bignige1986		...	30-05-2010 @ 20:56
Taleban says his views on women are extreme Member 639, 3518 posts SQ 10, BP 10, DL 10 30.0 kgs @ 10kgs Eq	Gubernatrix said:How can you train for a log event without a log? I've never done one before but I have a log event in a competition next weekend. I'm a girl so it's not easy to locate a log that's even light enough for me to try out. However I understand that the log being used in this comp is 35kg unloaded. Anyhoo, was wondering whether a tricep bar would be a workable substitute? I do olympic lifting so I'm okay with your basic clean and press technique, but it's the awkwardness of the object and the grip that I'm trying to replicate. Alternatively should I just not bother and work it out at the time with the real thing (I am presuming we get a bit of warm up/playtime with the log before we have to do it in competition)? Cheers for any advice! Gubernatrix Where do you live mate ? Plenty of training grounds for you to go and have a crack at, i know olympics in ashton has a small log think its about 50kg if thats any help to you

Gubernatrix		...	30-05-2010 @ 21:00
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130 305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq	I'm in London. Is that Mark Clegg's place? Useful to know if they do have a 50kg log. I'm unlikely to go there before next weekend but perhaps I can make a trip another time as it looks fab!

bignige1986		...	30-05-2010 @ 21:10
Taleban says his views on women are extreme Member 639, 3518 posts SQ 10, BP 10, DL 10 30.0 kgs @ 10kgs Eq	Gubernatrix said:I'm in London. Is that Mark Clegg's place? Useful to know if they do have a 50kg log. I'm unlikely to go there before next weekend but perhaps I can make a trip another time as it looks fab! Ye thats cleggys place, if your ever going up give us a pm or go on osg thread im sure we can help you out, me and a few of the lads are there most sundays so your more than welcome to come and train with us at some point

Beard_Of_Iron		...	30-05-2010 @ 21:15
Head of Department, Ministry of Beards Member 580, 2634 posts SQ 210, BP 115, DL 266 591.0 kgs @ 101kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 30.05.2010 @ 21:18 PM by Beard_Of_Iron don't know where exactly in London you are - but one place I know of that does have a log is Hercules Gym in Colchester, possibly a bit of a trek but Wayne Cowdrey trains there and I need to get up there myself at some point! but I can't imagine there wouldn't be a gym with a strongman log SOMEWHERE in London??

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	30-05-2010 @ 21:40
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22820 posts	Beard_Of_Iron said: one place I know of that does have a log is Hercules Gym in Colchester, possibly a bit of a trek but Wayne Cowdrey trains there and I need to get up there myself at some point! We have 3 logs. A jt one which weighs 82Kg, a home-made thinner one which weighs 60Kg, and another one which is as awkward as f**k and also weighs 60Kg.

Gubernatrix		...	30-05-2010 @ 22:04
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130 305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq	Beard_Of_Iron said:don't know where exactly in London you are - but one place I know of that does have a log is Hercules Gym in Colchester, possibly a bit of a trek but Wayne Cowdrey trains there and I need to get up there myself at some point! but I can't imagine there wouldn't be a gym with a strongman log SOMEWHERE in London?? Ah, it's the weight that's the issue as I'm a girl, and not a particularly big or strong one at that! I can C&J 60kg and bits at the moment, so I would struggle with a 60kg log although happy to have a go!

Bushingman		...	30-05-2010 @ 23:27
Member 674, 320 posts SQ 185, BP 112.5, DL 230 527.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	I've got a skinny log that weighs 30 kg unloaded. Your welcome to come and try it if you need to get some practice in before the comp. I live in chatham, kent so not too far for you to travel.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	30-05-2010 @ 23:38
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22820 posts	What comp are you doing and what's the log weight?

Gubernatrix		...	31-05-2010 @ 00:27
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130 305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq	Wayne_Cowdrey said:What comp are you doing and what's the log weight? Crossfit Reading Strength & Power 2010 Don't know what the log weight will be or the format of the event - we find out on the day.

Cuddles		...	31-05-2010 @ 08:10
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280 620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator	I'm not sure if they have a light one, but Reflexions gym in Dartford have strongman logs, 35 minutes from London Bridge by train.

shaunclegg		...	31-05-2010 @ 09:00
The official olympic weightlifter of SB (juniors) Member 495, 3531 posts SQ 201, BP 137.5, DL 200 538.5 kgs @ 69kgs UnEq	that comp looks quite fun

fredhick		...	31-05-2010 @ 14:07
Let me show you how to do a hitler Member 1070, 433 posts SQ 275, BP 220, DL 310 805.0 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq	where abouts in london are you?

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