how to gain on the loglift

Anonymous · 04-02-2004, 08:03 PM

hey all

one of the guys down the gym has recently bought a metal log,

it weighs 60kg,so had a few attemts at it,im finding that i can press the weight above my head ok,

im struggling getting the weight up to the upper chest(i think they call this the snatch bit) and its holding me back.i no i can press more than i can snatch easy

does anyone out there have any ideas on getting better at the snatch part.

all replys appreciated

steve

garethxxx · 04-02-2004, 11:38 PM

Hiya mate

The snatch is basically a lift from the floor to above your head in one move.

The clean is a bit more technical, try rolling it from your legs to your upper chest. You should be using middle chest, arms and fore arms for this. Rolling to the top of your chest and then press it cleanly above your head.

I used to do the clean and jerk when I was younger and there are some techniques you can pick up!!

Let us know how you get on matey!!

tissue · 21-06-2004, 10:01 AM

can i ask something i dtn hve the fogyest clue abotu strong man might hve agao when im liek 25 lol, but wot do u actualy do for log lift i think ive seen it on worlds strongest man ........

archie · 01-03-2005, 09:46 PM

hi steve
try with the log using your legs grab the log bend your legs like squating
bring the log just above the knee onto the thigh. from there it's an explosive movment upto the chest. as you are mid way about stomach height try flicking your wrists back the momentium helps it back onto your chest. from there take a breather before the next part of the lift. bend legs as you push the weight upwards over head throgh head foward so log is directlly above head for lock out.
from floor you want to use as little strengh as possible so you have more for the main lift and more reps.

hope this has been some help.
jase

Anonymous · 01-03-2005, 10:25 PM

yeah the guy i was doing it with dont train at the same gym now, so he took his gear with him,

i actually got up to doing about 90kg, but i couldnt never get the explosive bit right, i ended up just rolling it up my body somehow,

i think the log wernt made right, the handles sort of stood out of the log, a little, are they ment to be like this, cos i would have thought it would be easier if they were in the log itself.

that definatelt helps by bending the legs just before the press,

at the moment i am cutting, but strongman is something i would like to do,

farmers walk i managed to lift 140kg in each hand,( i did not move any where with this just picked it up off the ground)

but with a 100kg in each hand i got up to about 55 metres beforte my grip went.

i found the hardest part was the turn at the end,

speak soon mate

Anonymous · 01-03-2005, 10:26 PM

forgot to add i was about a stone heavier than i am now.

zx9rjas · 02-03-2005, 10:42 AM

You lucky barstard steve. I would love to try log lift, farmers walk etc. To me I would love to try the africa stone or the atlas stones.
Used to pick up the anvil at work and walk round with that, that was pretty heavy.
I've always wanted to try strongman events since I started BB. Being a Strongman competitor far more interested me than competing in BB.

J

archie · 02-03-2005, 08:08 PM

hi steve the best way to make the turn on the falmers walk easyer is to turn them into each other as you come upto the turn that way they don't swing outwards. by turning them in as the turn is done the farmers level out and end up pointing foward again. hope this helps mate

jase

Steve89 · 01-08-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archie

hi steve
try with the log using your legs grab the log bend your legs like squating
bring the log just above the knee onto the thigh. from there it's an explosive movment upto the chest. as you are mid way about stomach height try flicking your wrists back the momentium helps it back onto your chest.

ive found that this is a very good way of log lifting as is saves energy and is even better if you have a slight belly as it aids the roll movement. I was having the same problem but im now lifting 100kg logs for 5 reps and im only 17.

TAT 70 · 03-09-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx9rjas

I've always wanted to try strongman events since I started BB. Being a Strongman competitor far more interested me than competing in BB.
J

Your the lucky 1 mate.
You live right next door to 1 of the best strongman training
facilities in the uk.
Portsmouth is the home of the P.S.M.A & their facilty
Strength Tech.

04-02-2004, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	how to gain on the loglift hey all one of the guys down the gym has recently bought a metal log, it weighs 60kg,so had a few attemts at it,im finding that i can press the weight above my head ok, im struggling getting the weight up to the upper chest(i think they call this the snatch bit) and its holding me back.i no i can press more than i can snatch easy does anyone out there have any ideas on getting better at the snatch part. all replys appreciated steve

04-02-2004, 11:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
garethxxx Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 190 Rep Power:	Hiya mate The snatch is basically a lift from the floor to above your head in one move. The clean is a bit more technical, try rolling it from your legs to your upper chest. You should be using middle chest, arms and fore arms for this. Rolling to the top of your chest and then press it cleanly above your head. I used to do the clean and jerk when I was younger and there are some techniques you can pick up!! Let us know how you get on matey!! ______________________ "Living life at 18stone 10lbs is painful. Losing weight is a challenge. Feeling better about yourself after losing 6 stone...now thats worth it" Gareth Lock 01/01/04

01-03-2005, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
archie Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cannock ( staffs ) Posts: 24 Rep Power:	log lifts hi steve try with the log using your legs grab the log bend your legs like squating bring the log just above the knee onto the thigh. from there it's an explosive movment upto the chest. as you are mid way about stomach height try flicking your wrists back the momentium helps it back onto your chest. from there take a breather before the next part of the lift. bend legs as you push the weight upwards over head throgh head foward so log is directlly above head for lock out. from floor you want to use as little strengh as possible so you have more for the main lift and more reps. hope this has been some help. jase

02-03-2005, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	You lucky barstard steve. I would love to try log lift, farmers walk etc. To me I would love to try the africa stone or the atlas stones. Used to pick up the anvil at work and walk round with that, that was pretty heavy. I've always wanted to try strongman events since I started BB. Being a Strongman competitor far more interested me than competing in BB. J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

02-03-2005, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
archie Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cannock ( staffs ) Posts: 24 Rep Power:	steve hi steve the best way to make the turn on the falmers walk easyer is to turn them into each other as you come upto the turn that way they don't swing outwards. by turning them in as the turn is done the farmers level out and end up pointing foward again. hope this helps mate jase

21-06-2004, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
tissue Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 421 Rep Power:	can i ask something i dtn hve the fogyest clue abotu strong man might hve agao when im liek 25 lol, but wot do u actualy do for log lift i think ive seen it on worlds strongest man ........

01-03-2005, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	yeah the guy i was doing it with dont train at the same gym now, so he took his gear with him, i actually got up to doing about 90kg, but i couldnt never get the explosive bit right, i ended up just rolling it up my body somehow, i think the log wernt made right, the handles sort of stood out of the log, a little, are they ment to be like this, cos i would have thought it would be easier if they were in the log itself. that definatelt helps by bending the legs just before the press, at the moment i am cutting, but strongman is something i would like to do, farmers walk i managed to lift 140kg in each hand,( i did not move any where with this just picked it up off the ground) but with a 100kg in each hand i got up to about 55 metres beforte my grip went. i found the hardest part was the turn at the end, speak soon mate

01-03-2005, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	forgot to add i was about a stone heavier than i am now.

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