2009 Goals and Training

[medic78]

another good thing to get is a wt vest mine's only 20lbs but it will kill you . u can do everything thats been metioned with on but i think stairs are the best. see you in Dublin in March chase ...

[Prester John]

I've wanted to try the Highland games for a few years, but haven't mustered the gumption to train for it yet.

Even the Masters level guys are awesome!

[Chase]

another good thing to get is a wt vest mine's only 20lbs but it will kill you . u can do everything thats been metioned with on but i think stairs are the best. see you in Dublin in March chase ...

That's interesting you should mention that M78...I've been wearing the controversial dragon-skin body armor by Pinnacle everyday for two years (22kg) with additional load bearing vest (14kg with ammo and med-kit) total weight with weapons (38kg)



The only other pic I have that clearly shows the dragon-skin has weapons, so no posting allowed...I've since moved to using the MSA Paraclete...Sorry, no pics, but you're right stairs will drive the point home.

Chase

P.S. Do you have a Dublin link?

[jgorley]

Totally off subject, but that Dragon Skin is pretty amazing stuff. Back on the subject, I need to incorperate box jumps. I really hate them though! My coach does them enough where he can use the tailgate of my truck as a box. And before anyone asks, no it is not lowered. I don't have the guts to try that yet. IU have seen what happens when box jumps go wrong. Ouch!

James

[Drillagent]

This is turning out to be a great thread.

I read up on plyometrics, and I can easily add those into my workout. As far as a weighted vest, I'd love to post pics of my 70lbs IBA with all the trimmings, but just like Chase they all have my M4 across my chest. However, there is a great set of stairs just outside the gym door. Either running or jumping up and down that should work.

I also went to Lowes to price some chain and pipe for my homemade weights. The only thing I haven't found so far is the ring. Any suggestions?


Well, I think I'm off to a good start. Sat and Sun are my off days, so tomorrow I think I'll bump the bench up to 265. We'll see what happens then. Thanks for the help.

[Chase]

Totally off subject, but that Dragon Skin is pretty amazing stuff.

James

Not totally James, I was referring to the benefits of wearing the armor and having to climb stairs as a good work out...I'm thinking of incorporating just the armor into my leg routine when I get home, and not having to purchase a weighted vest.

[jgorley]

Chase,

I didn't mean you were off subject. I was. I watched a show about advances in body armor and it showed the Dragon Skin take a grenade, like a body covering it in a fox hole, without penetration. Like I said, it is amazing stuff. I love how we throwers can use anything to train. One guy uses chicken feed, you use your work gear, I know guys who use tires. A real creative bunch! I would suggest you go find a couple stones as well. Try to find a Braemar of about 22 to 24 pounds, an open stone of 16 to 20 pounds and a a stone about 12 pounds. The really light stone lets you focus on form without taking the toll of the bigger stones. I usually use a light stone to warm up.

And to those in uniform,

Please take care!

James

[Chase]

Someone posted throwing implements, but I couldn't get the link to open? Any suggestions?

[medic78]

this site has some good suggstion also nasgaweb or you mite get your hands on a kettlebell will work too. keep your head down n be safe

[jgorley]

Someone posted throwing implements, but I couldn't get the link to open? Any suggestions?

Not sure which link you are talking about. There is a sticky that has some good ideas for practice weights. The feel is a bit off of the real thing, but it works. Also check NASGAWEB for some ideas. Of course you can dive right in and buy the best, Mjolnir Hammers by Bobby Dodd. That is a pretty expensive route and can take a while for them to arrive. I know Bobby is working with a new smelter that is not quite up to par yet.