Big Dawgs
What is a Big Dawg?
I'm not entirely sure where the name came from, but a name matters not. What does matter is what we, the Big Dawgs represent - a constant search for answers to higher levels of fitness and all that it pertains to. Big Dawgs have come and gone, they come in, learn, move on and are better for it; some have come and have never left - we help one another grow through removing the personal limitations; not strong enough, not enough stamina, not belonging to a community, no reason behind the prescription.
We have high level fitness enthusiasts who strive to be better at a lot of things, not just one. We have high level thinkers who understand the connection between the body and mind. We have respect for all ideas around fitness and truly allow an area for open mindedness. We welcome all; but be prepared for discomfort, mental and physical - this allows forward momentum.
We have high level fitness enthusiasts who strive to be better at a lot of things, not just one. We have high level thinkers who understand the connection between the body and mind. We have respect for all ideas around fitness and truly allow an area for open mindedness. We welcome all; but be prepared for discomfort, mental and physical - this allows forward momentum.
-James
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thurs, feb 16, 2012
82 comments
02/16/2012
function
50 reps for time:
Weighted Dips - strict
(females add 20% BWT, males add 33% BWT)
being
100 TGU for time
(1.5/1pd)
50/arm required
will
for time:
Run 1 mile
+
5 rounds:
15 R KB Snatch - 2/1.5 pd
15 L KB Snatch - 2/1.5 pd
10 muscle ups
5 ring HSPU
+
Run 1 mile
F - post time - compare to Feb 14
B - post time
W - post time
nov 16, 2011
61 comments
11/16/2011
Ross Blake - OPT CCP Coach
OPT Client (coach Mike FitzGerald)
2nd place - Smash Clash - down under last week
sorry B Rott, this is the best i could do!
B Rott and Jeff G - underground Dawgs
1st and 2nd place - Firebreather Showdown in Loveland Ohio
function
Lunge with something heavy on your shoulder/back for 20 steps
(focus on pushing through the heel and remianing tall)
rest as needed
AMRAP Wide Grip Strict Chin Ups
rest as needed
15 toes through rings - focus on abs, not hips
rest as needed - 5 sets
+
KB Snatch practice - 7 min
being
100 TGU not for time
(recovery based effort - perfect form)
will
part 1
A. clean and jerk - 2 x 2 @ 80%, 2 x 2 @ 90%; rest 90 sec b/t sets
B. hang power clean - build to a tough single fast
C. dips wtd - 2-3 x 4; rest 2 min
rest 6+ hours
part 2
Swim 1K time trial
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oct 18, 2011
72 comments
10/18/2011
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function
A. Chin Ups weighted - build to a 1RM
(take as many sets and as much rest as needed - record how many maximal sets you do befoe complete faiure AND rest times)
being
A1. Front Squat @ 30X2; 3-4 x 5; rest 20 sec
A2. 25 unbroken chin ups; rest 3 min x 5
will
100 TGU not for time
(record variations if any in left/right; focus on control and precision/rep)
post notes to comments
july 27, 2011
87 comments
07/27/2011
part 1:
row sprints:
25 sec @ max effort
rest 2:35 off rower x 7
(rest 8 min actively)
25 sec @ max effort
rest 2:35 off rower x 7
rest 6+ hours
part 2:
A. KB TGU - work to a tough unbroken set/side x 3 sets/side; rest as needed
B. Static Ring Holds for 10 sec; L Sit in Rings amsap; rest 1 min x 5
C. Back Ext Hold - 1 set amsap (Biering Sorensen hold)
D. 150 sit ups for time - anchored AbMat
post total avg watts divided by BWT in lbs as score in part 1 - there should be ONE score
post loads, notes, sec and times to comments for part 2
wed, june 22, 2011
50 comments
06/22/2011
TRAINING:
games prep group:
A1. Press @ 12X1; 2-3 x 3; rest 20 sec
A2. L Pull Ups x 10 x 3; rest 3 min
B1. Push Press @ 12X1; 2-3 x 3; rest 20 sec
B2. CTB chin ups x 10 x 3; rest 3 min
C1. Push Jerk @ 12X1; 2-3 x 3; rest 20 sec
C2. Chin Ups - COVP x 10 x 3; rest 3 min
group 5:
100 TGU slow and steady - 16/12 kg
(50/side)
post loads and notes to comments
sun, mar 27, 2011
79 comments
03/27/2011
video 1: - nordic combined
a cool method to determine balance - how far you jump determines where you start in the gruelling aerobic test - 2 tests, simple and challenging; build the engine to be able to race and catch from behind, or jump to excel at it and look forward to the challenge of being in front?
where would you choose to be and why?
video 2: OPT client - Max! - 285#
TRAINING:
part 1:
7 sets:
AMRAP BWT Bench Press
rest 10 sec
Row 200 m @ maximum effort
(rest by sitting 6 min inactive)
rest 6+ hours
for time:
100 TGU - 1.5/1pd
(you must alternate hands/rep)
post reps and watt avg for each 200 m next to reps in part 1 and time for part 2 to comments
thurs, mar 10, 2011
91 comments
03/10/2011
when the right fuel is used internally this is how it should feel
nathan holiday - 60 min time trial meters - i know its sideways
TRAINING:
10 min airdyne @ Z1
+
25 TGU/arm slow and steady - 16/24 kg
+
20 sit ups; rest 1 min x 3
+
100 lunges slow and steady
+
10 min airdyne @ Z1
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thurs, feb 24, 2011
73 comments
02/24/2011
a walk in the jungle
TRAINING:
part 1:
10 min Airdyne @ Z1
+
50 TGU - 16/12kg - slow and steady
+
10 min airdyne @ Z1
rest 6+ hours
part 2:
4 sets:
Run 400m @ 90%
walk rest 4 min actively
(rest 8 min)
4 sets:
Run 400m @ 90%
walk rest 4 min actively
(rest 8 min)
4 sets:
Run 400m @ 90%
walk rest 4 min actively
(all sets same output)
post notes for part 1 and times for part 2 to comments
