Fro 2021-02-08 15:26:07

Ah, thank you! I did notice that name pop up once, but then it reset back to your name for some reason. Thanks @neondev and @nuskoo for the team effort there.

Fro 2021-02-22 12:57:12

That's one that I travel to train with. The equipment that I had to buy were a "grip" shirt that helps me pick up and hold heavy items close to my body and other grip related things. I didn't have to purchase these things, but they'll help me out a lot come competition day.

A log like that would probably cost me about $300, then another $200-$300 for weight to add to it. Not in the budget right now and there's definitely not a good place to store it!

I have thought about just purchasing the log itself and taking it to the gym with me and using their weight. I'm sure they would have no problem with me bringing my own piece of equipment, but it would be a task to put seats down in the vehicle and ride around with it.

I've also thought about storing it in the weight room at the school where I coach, but I just am not too excited about having it in an area where other people can use it. Same concept there. I could very well bring it back and forth and use their weights though as a huge money savings.

When the pandemic clears up enough I've been thinking about starting a strongman's club for the high school athletes to participate in. At that point I might be able to raise some money with the school/kids to get equipment like that so I can train closer to home.

The log itself weighs in at 110 pounds, then you add weight to the sides like a normal barbell. It's 12 inches in diameter and the majority of the lift is the technique of rolling it up your chest with momentum and stabilizing it. Since you get to use the momentum of your legs at any part of the lift you should be able to press more than you can "strict" press. I can strict press 235 (on a great day) so I should be able to log press 250ish some day? I'm still just getting use to the practice of getting the log up to my chest.