Matt Vincent: Sure. Im going to get up and do what I can to make myself better. Look, its relatively bad, right. What aspect does quickness or athleticism come into the .. Like throwing a sheaf over your head. Your glutes were burning like crazy after just one set of all 3 exercises. Matt Vincent: After I hang up the kilt, huh? Hes very good with the hammers, and hes got world records in both of them. How do you mix in the event training throughout a typical week? What we need is stability work in which the core is a part but not the whole. I mean, theyre stones, theyre not perfect and you get a full approach like that. What keeps you going, right? It looks like the telephone pole. Matt Vincent: Yeah, man, stoked to be here. Now lets talk eating. With other 1400 articles, we're confident we have what you need. These came from Scotland. Listen to the episode on a separate page. And yes, for those keeping score at home, we have a set of twins in there! What Ive found that works the best for me, and, you know, not just works the best for me, but is conducive to the life I live. You spin twice and throw it as far as you can. This contest was followed by The Laurel Hill games in Ararat, VA. Doing that is going to allow you to be a little bit smarter in training and think which one actually makes more progress. In the day and age of information overload it is nice to have a way to simplify my efforts and put my energy into lifting and throwing instead of planning what to do next. I have started to think of pinning my big toes to the bottom of my shoes, which forces my knees to track better and keep me from hitting rock bottom. And on a serious note, is there anything about your training that other competitors find surprising? Marisa shows you one of her favorite recipes. Brett January 27, 2016 Last updated: September 28, 2021. You probably didnt know they were called the Highland Games but youve seen the events in the Highland Games. These were used as counter balances at the feed market. I try to share as much of that, and the connections Ive made over the last couple of years in strength training to some other really awesome people. 3 Days Per Week, 2 Week Microcycles, 8 Week Mesocycles, 0 Unicycles. $30/month($15/month if also signed up for Throws Programming). BC: Dan, first things first, who do you think would win in a fight you or me? We also talk about his programming that hes created called The Hate. Well talk about why he calls it The Hate as well, in a bit. Build power with these Clean tips from Max Aita. Its pretty simple. In that window is really where I perform my best. I do speed work as well as the Olympic lifts. It takes a lot of ego out of training. Those have been my most consistently top-ranking events. Hes done the weight over bar, which is of all the ones with any like, I guess, if youre just going to be a brute and give it a go, that one is your best bet of being able to figure out. Brett McKay: Right. Brett McKay: Lets talk about your athletic background, first. I think youd be crazy not to have it in your program. Injuries are going to happen, and setbacks happen. bench press. There is minimal info, compared to Powerlifting, From being involved in various strength sports for this long one of the big mistakes I see is that guys never take IHGF Professional Highland Games World Championships Things have been very exciting in my world lately. Athletes that had that different drive than your normal people. Okay, Ive always noticed that Im pretty good at rotational actions such as throwing, swinging, and striking. There are a couple of real basics, that we can start with. Ill find something else to do to you know, care more about diet, and try to figure out that when I dont have to worry about being strong. So, I went to a game and had a great time and the got a hold of some people and located some more games and traveled and did that for about a year and a half as an amateur, and then got invited because I won an amateur world championship to the professional world championship in 2011, and I took second place at that, and Ive been doing it ever since. The Iron Thistle Games were awesome. Vertical pulling. I always enjoy going to my local gamesThere is nothing sexier to this Glasgow Gran than strong men in kilts. Podcast #295: Kettlebells and the Psychology of Training, Weightlifting Shoes and Barbell Training [VIDEO], Art of Manliness Podcast #76: Barbell Training With Mark Rippetoe Part II, Podcast #118: A Wrestling Life With Dan Gable, How Matt became a professional Highland Games competitor, The different events in the Highland Games, How to get started with Highland Game competitions, Matts philosophy on training and dieting for performance and notaesthetics, Overcoming mental barriers in competition and strength training. It was always something we looked at athletes, right. So, for me to get the most done in a week that I can, safely, I split my workouts into muscle groups so I can turn around and train hard the next day. Im not missing any lifts in training. For more manly tips and advice, make sure you check out the art of manliness website at the artofmanliness.com. BC: Great points. (Questions not related to today's topic should be directed towards the daily thread.) Matt Vincent: This started my brother and i actually kind of talking about it. Brett McKay: There you go. Its a sad state of affairs, I believe. Its okay Dan, we all want a biceps pump. Without rules against it, nothing would stop a guy from taking a full year off the sport and getting completely gassed on steroids. Use these drills to warmup before your next Clean workout. Go home. Want to see how it's done. Brett McKay: Boredom probably was the impetus. If youll notice, these exercises do a lot for stabilization of the body. BC: You were already a fan of the hip thrust when I met you, but I showed you the American deadlift and the rounded back extension, which work the glutes thoroughly as well. This program, for me, is any athlete looking to perform better. Watch this video: Sometimes referred to as 'weight over the bar', this game requires competitors to throw a weightover a raised bar. BC: Now lets talk roids. Say, do a hundred reps a day of curls of some sort, and my biceps will better. Id like to expound on this. Its Vanity plays itself into my head plenty, and I dont want to be totally gross, but at the same time, I know that I compete my best when Im between 270 and 280 pounds. Throwers perform these exercises throughout training in some shape or form. . Matt Vincent: I dont know. Martin Jancsics is an exceptional athlete and stone lifting instructor from Scotland. What are you going to do, just quit? DM: The best tool is www.nasgaweb.com. Master's Highland Games Training Manual Paperback - February 26, 2019 by Kerry Overfelt (Author), Zachary Riley (Author) 31 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $25.00 Read with Our Free App Paperback $25.00 1 New from $25.00 Master's Highland Games divisions have grown exponentially in the last few years. What Ive been fighting for in my sport is, essentially, the same rules that the NCAA, IOC, SHGA, WADA, etc. Im sure its not looking like a body builders diet, Im sure youre eating for performance. I havent got much better at it. The sub-maximal aspect of that is what I do to build my program is I take my true max, and then I multiply that times 90%, and I treat that as my training max. Its fantastic. Brett McKay: Do you have any idea how the Scots invented this stuff? Growing up as a baseball player, Mike transitioned to fencing and chased the Olympics for a decade. The camaraderie is great, because theres probably only 20 of us that are at the top end in the world. I really save that for the platform. I cant just get as absolutely as strong as possible. DM: Probably my 341 lb. He needs to follow Matt Vincents lead and chat with kelly starrett. In prior years, Ive had the police watch me and even ask to, clean up when youre done. During the season (April through September) Ill typically practice the events two to three times a week. And in some of the throws you will be whipping 50lbs. Veja salrios e avaliaes de empresas, alm de 177 vagas abertas de Global management training program em So Paulo. Im going stuff at 75, 85, and 95% weight. Theres eight traditional events and in the States, we do nine. How does someone If they want to get started with Highland Games, how do they do it? Strong biceps also prevent elbow injuries in throwers. When the rubber meets the road, fitness sport is an endeavor driven by endurance. Like, I want to try that out. My program, the Hviii was really basically a condensed version of my program, the long program with strength lab or training lab, that Heres five weeks, quick rotation, and just allows you to, you dont want to think about a whole lot or reprogram every five weeks. Goodness, that will be quick. Dan McKim Twitter When I first started, I was so addicted and excited about throwing that I practiced five to seven days a week for 18 months straight; rain, snow, cold it didnt matter. Program Options Athlete Package (Throwing+Lifting) : $75.00 USD - monthlyHeavy/Light Lifting : $30.00 USD - monthlyHeavy/Light Throws Coaching : $60.00 USD - monthly Equipment Required: Barbell & Plates Welcome to the official website of Professional Scottish Highland Games Athlete Daniel McKim! eBook, Try out these drills for a better and more stable overhead position in the Jerk. Im a performance athlete, so since the amount of weight on the bar doesnt do me a lot of good in a contest, because were not lifting bars. Training Tuesday: Highland Games Programming. Just kidding buddy, trust me, I wouldnt ever mess with you after seeing your hang power snatch prowess. These do well to work the stabilizing muscles. Youve probably seen on TV or on the Internet, the Highland Games. Ive loved every minute that Ive spent doing Highland games. There are some training groups and heavy events people or groups on Facebook that are pretty easy to find just with the group search. Im not going to be a guy who just phones it in. Brett McKay: You mentioned time is fleeting for you. The Quick and Dirty of Heavy/Light Lifting: Choose your program options from the pull down menu above. Lets switch gears. I can do that, but Im also going to gain a bunch of weight, lose some mobility and be slower. The trick is balancing the weight and the body. Dan McKim Website Whats the saying if looks could kill? I kid. BC: Twins oh no!!! Im working with a few of the bigger competitions in this sport to help eradicate that. John has gone from an average gym guy with no throwing background to a Pro-Heavyweight, and eventually reinventing himself as a Lightweight world record holder and National Champion. My body is going to, I think, quit before Im willing to quit. I can still fatigue my legs and get plenty of work in, without having to squat all the way to the bottom. Matt Vincent: No clue what thats like, anyway, all of that happens in the kitchen anyway, it has nothing to do with your gym time. We at JTS strive to bring the best powerlifting, weightlifting, training and strength content in the world. I'd love to hear from you! Repeat two days later." That helps me keep that. MILO articles on Highland Games heavy events technique for weight for height, caber toss, weight for distance, putting the stone, hammer throw, seasonal weight training and more, from Jim McGoldrick and others. It's a fascinating strength competition, and one I've long wanted to learn more about. More to come! The heavy stone is anywhere from about 22 to 28 pounds and you throw it just standing like a shot put throw, but you dont get an approach. Now you need to focus on stabilizing the body and you can always stand to be quicker. Matt Vincent: Im really bad at the hammers. An 800# Deadlift and more great progress from JuggernautAI users! Brett McKay: Got you. The North American Scottish Games Athletics (NASGA) website has a great database of Highland Games where you can search for upcoming events and see current stats and rankings. We ordered kilts and went and had a good time. Youve written some books on strength training, youve got content online about strength training. Do you know how many calories you typically throw down per day? Brett McKay: How does it differ from 531? Dan McKim YouTube With a strong lifting background, he was already primed for classic Highland Games events like the caber toss, hammer throw and weight throw. Brett McKay: Youve got to keep striving. At 55, he set two world records for 28-pound and 42-pound weight throws for distance, records that stand to this day. Its a really interesting strength sport out there. American Dan Williams broke the record in 2014 with a throw of 6.17m (20ft 3in). That doesnt translate well me throwing something that weighs 16 pounds. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. The Brain Games package consists of a series of games and exercises designed for young children in classroom settings. Tiger Woods looking to make a successful transition to Highland Games competition. Are you in your 30s, Im guessing? Marisa Inda turns her focus to physique training, In the gym with Chad using the JuggernautBJJ App, Quit making these mistakes in your training, In the gym with 3x Jiu Jitsu World Champion. Work is Join Chad for some fun with the boys from Massenomics, Matt Sharafinski has added over 300 pounds to his total with JuggernautAI, Huge numbers for elite powerlifter Carlos Moran. DM: Ive never used steroids and have held a strong stance against PEDs my entire career. Like, Im not going to be famous, Im not going to I dont need to go have a discussion with Reese Hoffa, for example, you know, Olympic shot putter, about how were both world champions. Im going to stop when its not fun anymore and right now, its still a lot of fun. The key to proper training is to do what you need to do, not what you want to do. We also throw the lighter stone, which is 16 pounds and it can go up to 18. I cant guarantee you will win, but you will be prepared and you will have a good time. Just search for him on Instagram, hes got a really entertaining Instagram feed as well as find him on YouTube. Competitors are judged on how closely their toss lands to 12 o'clock. You know, Im tired, or, I need to rest, or, I deserve this or this and that, and the truth is, you dont. Just a few years ago putting testosterone in your body was considered a PED or even steroid use; without question. It is a 20 pound bag we throw with a pitchfork for height. How do you balance athleticism with getting big and strong, because Im sure getting big and strong, because Im sure getting big and strong helps in throwing more weight. Post-college, I gave It a run at owning a bicycle shop, and that didnt work so well. Core work is important but it is not the whole of the answer. Matt Vincent: No, thats correct. As always, I appreciate your support, and until next time, this is Brett McKay telling you to stay manly. Join Marisa Inda for some off-season powerlifting training, Check out a lower body training session on our Powerbuilding system in the JuggernautAI App, All 5 Parts of Chad's in-depth series on the foundational components of Sport Performance training. And I think you make a good point about the throwing I do. How did it come up? 20# Sheaf Toss: 352. As Dan John said, "throwers throw". Equipment Required: A sandbag, A BOSU ball, A punchbag. Brett McKay: Is there one in particular thats really hard to do, youre just like man, that sucks.. I met with a collegiate strength coach who put me on their Force Plate to test my strengths and weaknesses. If that thing you care about is training, get in and do the work. As far as how long do I see myself doing this, I mean, Ive seen guys be competitive on the world scale at almost 40. So to stay with the alternating A / B format I love so much: As for the schedule: Throw, Lift A, off, Throw, Lift B, off, off or repeat. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that youre a god or a total bastard. Thats just from Ive just abused my body for the last two decades and Ive not been that nice to it. A shot put coach told me long ago that strong biceps help the tricepsthe real throwing musclesfunction better by allowing the forearm to decelerate faster. I have coached complete novices that have never set foot on the field, the top pros in the world, and every level in between. The Games are also noted for their unique sporting and athletic events many of which involve throwing and lifting. The shot put is a favourite at all good Highland Games. DM: Well, since I met with you, Ive started to switch my set up a bit. Was it just like, Hey, you want to go do this? Its such a weird thing to get into, I think. Where can readers follow you and find out more about you? I thought Id put something out for you guys that may be interested in coming out to compete. Id say that, along with the volume of work I do each week. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky all of which feature heavily at any gathering. Brett McKay: Do you think youll stay connected to the sport in some way as a coach or mentor? Ive really enjoyed the online coaching and stuff, the little bit that Ive done of it. Try out these movements before your next Snatch session for better mobility and technique. Want to start taking action on the content you read on AoM? I pretty much will just save my carbs for bourbon, whenever the time is right. DM: I hit about 3,700 to 4,000 calories. But, its the combination of strength, athleticism and explosive ability that makes you a formidable and successful thrower. Im not interested on being a 280 pound 45-year-old. And, as you already know Bret, the fastest way to put on size and weight is through upper back work, glutes and hammies. Even though he looks like Goliath, hes a wonderful guy. If youre doing a bodybuilding routine, this probably isnt for you. They have an amateur class and they have a novice class. -Henry Rollins, By Scottishfury in forum Workout Journals, My Highland Games In-Season Training Program, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself, 5-3-1 For Highland Games Lightweight thrower. In the Highland Games, we are throwing such heavy implements, that you truly have to have a base of strength that rivals other strength athletes (strongman, powerlifting, weightlifting). Clearly you have deep hip sockets and cant squat deep due to your anatomy. Off Season Weight Training for the Highland Games for the Compleat Lifting Idiot This little guide is for people who have zero, or almost zero strength training experience. Im excited to see how my numbers and strength improves now that I can squat more appropriately within my anatomy. In the caber toss, a full length log, usually made of Scots pine, is stood upright and lifted by the competitor using both hands under the bottom of the caber to rest against their body. I will probably very happily hang up my shoes and be ready to watch whoever is next. These include the shot put, tug-o-war, caber toss and hammer throw - collectively known as heavy events. Dan is an amazing athlete. The first was the Greenville (NC) Scottish Games in which he was ranked 158 out of 334 in the Master's Division. One can easily see the connections between points one and two. The moves are called out and it's fun to take part and learn a bit about Scottish dancing with Downeast Scottish Country Dancers! Ive really spent a lot of time over the last couple of years trying to improve that event and its been a relatively futile attempt. Look man, if I was really happy, I would just lay on the couch and play video games, just be content, and that would be great. Great interview, Bret. Man, thats all of the fringe strength sports Ive found. I think its really important as an athlete that you knowing how to manipulate your own body weight is kind of key, how to adjust yourself in space and move quickly. DM: My money is on you, bud. Dan McKim Instagram. Your Strong Man, power lifting, and especially toward the top end, right, your professional classes in those sports have it a lot more. On throwing days we work to perfect technique. After doing that, I got into a normal job in the oil and gas industry and started getting back in the gym and it seemed like the thing I wanted to do was strength training, still. TRT should be in place for older men with hormone function issues, not men in their 20s and 30s in strength sports. Then, we have another distance event where we throw the hammer, which is a steel or a lead ball on the end of a stick. Then, I build all of my program off of that number. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." Matt Vincent: My actual advice is to find a local game next to you and o in and compete as a novice. BC: Yep, preaching to the choir! You want to turn your shoulders away from it, and push the hips first, and then really throw a hay maker. Matt Vincent: Its definitely one way to do it. You know, accumulating some implements, and starting to think about training for it. If youre going to throw a punch, youre not just going to have your shoulders square and then throw a six inch jack. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This involves eight men pulling against another team of eight, coached by an additional member of the team whoshouts encouragement and instructions to spur them on topull their opposite number across the line. With each successful attempt, the bar is raised higher and higher, eliminating the contestants one by one. I think, when Im done doing this that strength will become less of a focus for me. Theres competitions all over. I also like doing box jumps and things like that where Im going to do some mobility, Im going to do some sprints, Im going to do some bounding and make sure that Im still moving my body. No one is going to make it out of this thing all the way without scars. Now tell us a bit about The Highland Games. We are not weight lifters who throw, we are throwers and must train accordingly. 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