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. You are an athletic guy, Bret, which translates well, I believe, into those movements which are more athletic than a static box squat or deadlift. Brett McKay: Theres a fine line, you said that if you just focus on getting big and strong, youre going to fat, but that could be a detriment to . I like aspects of all for a successful highland games career: just being strong never hurt anyone! Programs like Training Lab, Strength Lab, and other block periodization programs give Highland Games athletes a solid plan and foundation for the weight room throughout a season. What about macronutrient split? Brett McKay: Is there an event that you specialize in, particularly? Matt Vincent: I wish that I could just say that. Youre a large man. Overhead Squat: Mix reps each workout. 3 sets of 8 with a minute rest OR 55 OR 53 OR Pyramids OR multiple Pyramids, aka "Waves". Its a sad state of affairs, I believe. That doesnt make any sense. Matt Vincent: Yes, which is very 531. BC: I met Matt Vincent the year before at the Sorinex Summer Strong conference, and hes another strange combination in that hes a humble, gentle giant just like you. 56# Weight for Distance: 475 The Hviii is kind of a personal mantra, right. (LogOut/ Without rules against it, nothing would stop a guy from taking a full year off the sport and getting completely gassed on steroids. Well, it's not and we will show you how with a little effort, creativity, and a playful attitude. I was already lifting weights prior to starting his program but working with Mikes lifting program was a welcome shift in focus. Personally, it makes it fun when I beat them, knowing the things they are doing. Again, Im guessing. I met Dan at the CSCCA Conference in Salt Lake City this year, where we were both working the Sorinex booth (I was promoting my Hip Thruster to the various strength coaches). Some days arent going to be great and some days are. You know, so I follow a more keto approach, which is high fat, high protein, and very limited carbs. Even the UFC, now, disallows TRT as an acceptable medical treatment. Dan and I are different athletes, and Ive beat him some and hes beat me some. I wish you the best of luck in the future. Now, weve slapped a medical term on it to make athletes tell themselves its okay to do. Balancing a 90lbs. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky all of which feature heavily at any gathering. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Okay, Ive always noticed that Im pretty good at rotational actions such as throwing, swinging, and striking. Do you have any idea about the history of the Highland Games? Its just measured for distance. Your email address will not be published. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. So get a shotput or a big rock and get 50 good throws. Youve written some books on strength training, youve got content online about strength training. While I got a lot of volume in, I wound up inured as my body never fully recovered for either throwing or lifting, as I was still lifting five days a week. How far he throws is completely, has nothing to do with how far I throw. Find out more about participating in a Highland games on visitscotland.com. For those of you who have never competed in the highland games, this should serve as a sufficient program to prepare you. Whats the saying if looks could kill? I kid. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I still dont see how that would be the most efficient way to do it. All right, Matt Vincent, welcome to the show. Im trying not to focus so much on it other than just using it as an indicator of progress in the guy. There are some training groups and heavy events people or groups on Facebook that are pretty easy to find just with the group search. I may even like to see the squats come second, alternating Overhead Squat with Back Squat. Not to mention, that guy throws kegs for height. American Dan Williams broke the record in 2014 with a throw of 6.17m (20ft 3in). On throwing days we work to perfect technique. I met with a collegiate strength coach who put me on their Force Plate to test my strengths and weaknesses. Where core work will mostly consist of abdominal and low back muscles, stability work will include all the small muscles of the torso. Strong biceps also prevent elbow injuries in throwers. How long of rest should you take to maximize muscle growth? Dan McKim Instagram. Stuff like that. 16# Hammer: 1577.25 (World Record) Maybe too simple. Give about a 75% effort. More to come! I'll usually get 2-3 short throwing sessions a week. The throws I do are very reliant on a strong posterior, and that was very evident in my testing! Yes, I believe it is unfair. When its no longer fun. Matt Vincent: Im really bad at the hammers. I need to be able to accelerate that object in as short amount of time as possible, so I need horsepower. We really didnt dead lift much in college. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Brett McKay: Right, exactly, thats something Ive learned. Stone Lifting: Martin Jancsics Follow the music and join in. This is tricky and if youre not prepared, you will end up on your face. The competitor then runs forward, building momentum, before tossing the caber into the air so that it turns end over end with the upper end landing before the end originally held by the competitor follows through and hits the ground. Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky - all of which feature heavily at any gathering. Its exactly the same rules as throwing the Olympic shot put. It is comprised of eight (internationally) or nine (US and Canada) events. Doing that is going to allow you to be a little bit smarter in training and think which one actually makes more progress. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Does this theory still hold water? Ive been very fortunate to be part of a sport that allows me to travel around the world and do some pretty awesome stuff. Or up to 20 KB throws overhead if you have one. The people there are going to be super friendly even if youve never touched any of it. Chad has lost over 50 pounds since October, learn how he's done it. Brett McKay: There you go. 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. Strength, power, body control, and conditioning are required for any athlete that wants to make progress in the Highland Games. 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. Heres how I break it down each day of the week: Monday Bench press, close grip, triceps BC: You dont deadlift from the floor, correct? Perhaps this is Dr. Clinton Lee gives you some strategies to keep your knees feeling healthy and strong. Athletes that had that different drive than your normal people. The Quick and Dirty of Heavy/Light Lifting: Choose your program options from the pull down menu above. This means that one must train consistently within the nine events of the Highland Games. Brett January 27, 2016 Last updated: September 28, 2021. It was always something we looked at athletes, right. Thus, Heavy/Light Lifting will supply the strength, power, and physical preparedness that the Heavy Events demand. How should you setup your Deadlift training? Go train by myself in the garage, or, you know, get up when its cold and do those necessary things. As Dan John said, "throwers throw". I feel super confident going into to games this year. Dan McKim Website These are a little different and dont look like anything else, so theyre basically a steel block on the end of a chain with a ring. The Highland Games, like Powerlifting, Strongman, and Weightlifting, are a niche strength sport. We take a look at some of the traditions and typical features of any Highland games: The caber toss has come to almost symbolise the Highland games and no gathering anywhere in the world would be complete without it. Whatever I can do to stay in that. Brett McKay: Lets talk about your athletic background, first. Easy throws focusing on form. What are your current bests in the various Highland Games events? Say, do a hundred reps a day of curls of some sort, and my biceps will better. The object thrown isa 25.4kg (56lb) weight with a handle at the end of a short bar whichmust be thrown using just one hand. The key to proper training is to do what you need to do, not what you want to do. 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. Vertical pulling. Brett McKay: Were the same age, then. Was someone like, you should do this? Competitors throw a large stone of around 20 - 26lbs in weight as far as they can. 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. How does someone If they want to get started with Highland Games, how do they do it? Throw Ideally, if you have the implements, choose two or three events and practice them. The one that kind of rotates in and out is called the sheaf. You want to turn your shoulders away from it, and push the hips first, and then really throw a hay maker. 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. Dr. Clinton Lee helps you deal with hip pain that's holding your strength back. Great interview, Bret. Dan is an amazing athlete. And I think you make a good point about the throwing I do. As I progress into each phase, the reps drop while the weights increase. Every time I go to a contest, you know, 17 or 18 times a year, its some 12 of us out of that 20 guys, so you see the same guys every weekend. How did it come up? Your leverages all change on the events How far I have to lean or how hard I have to sprint. dumbbell or kettlebell and a plyo-box. Matt Vincent: No, thats correct. Am I right that its usually the two of you battling it out for first and second spot? Top end athletes, to the lowly Johnny . English (North America) English (Europe) English (Oceania) etina Deutsch Espaol (Espaa) Espaol (Latinoamrica) Franais Magyar Italiano Polski Portugus (Brasil) Romn Trke English (Philippines) English (Singapore) Indonesian Ting Vit I do Olympic variations twice a week and get my posterior chain work through lots of back hypers, glute ham raises, curl work, and modified deads such as RDLs and straight leg deads. 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. For me, they fit in nicely with my upper back work, which is important for events such as the caber and hammer. In fact, Im often better at these activities than my much stronger lifting partners. Man, life gets in the way. Id like to expound on this. Ive always wanted to get involved with it somehow, get in touch with my Scottish ancestry. Ive been chasing the same guy in the number one and number two spot in the world, for the last couple of years. How did that first invite happen? Just search for him on Instagram, hes got a really entertaining Instagram feed as well as find him on YouTube. 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. Hes of the move, plus, people in Iceland seem to know how to move heavy stuff. 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). Im curious what does your strength training program when youre also competing in Highland Games? (LogOut/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); and receive myFREE Lower BodyProgressions eBook! Brett McKay: For our listeners who arent familiar with it, what is sub-maximal loading? DM: The Scottish Highland Games is part track and field throwing and part strongman. You could also do, Overhead Squat 3-5 x 3 go deep and stay tight, 1 Arm DB Clean and press go to a heavy single, then a few back off sets, Throw A different two or three events if you have the implements. So this is why we work the overhead squats and unilateral movements. all have in place. Matt Vincent: Youve got to. The first was the Greenville (NC) Scottish Games in which he was ranked 158 out of 334 in the Master's Division. That being said, strength is only a part of being a successful competitor. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I love to lift. Unfortunately, a popular item is TRT, which is on virtually every commercial break or radio sponsor that you hear. Its amazing to me that the logic of, If I want my biceps bigger, right, I can do, say, curls, and do a bunch of sets of curls. I cant see myself becoming a guy thats finishing tenth in the world and still grinding at that. That gives a lot of direction, too. Do you know how many calories you typically throw down per day? But most will not be able to do this. Im not 19 years old and 20, and Im not in college to where Im just, you know, eating and sleeping, and going to track practice. Im excited to see how my numbers and strength improves now that I can squat more appropriately within my anatomy. At 55, he set two world records for 28-pound and 42-pound weight throws for distance, records that stand to this day. 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. Open Stone: 567 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. Other than that, YouTube is a huge asset in training and competition development. Hes done a couple of those with us, and I think, actually has the world record for standing weight over bar, not technically as a Highland Game weight over bar, but he has thrown it higher than anyone else in history. How should you setup your program to Bench Press the most? How do you deal with that aspect? It was extremely helpful to get those emails when my gym opened back up. Focused hypertrophy training is often overlooked by coaches and athletes in competitive CrossFit. (LogOut/ Not missing lifts, for me, is the accumulation of work thats going to make you stronger. I didnt feel like I was floundering for what to do in the gym everyday. So many of us appreciate your work and expertise. That helps me keep that. Thats never been the goal, but as long as I can still be valuable and help people out. Seeing as it's Highland Games season, I figured I'd take some time to share my current training program. Lets switch gears. He is a Highland Games champion and competitor, and you can find more information about his work at MattVincent.net. Repeat two days later." I have coached complete novices that have never set foot on the field, the top pros in the world, and every level in between. 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. Your email address will not be published. Brett McKay: Brett McKay here and welcome to another edition of The Art of Manliness Podcast. You know, the hammer was, actually, like a sledgehammer and then Im sure it developed into I think I can do this better than you.. These include the shot put, tug-o-war, caber toss and hammer throw - collectively known as heavy events. Was it just like, Hey, you want to go do this? Its such a weird thing to get into, I think. DM: In the past four seasons, Ive won two World Championships and Matt has won the other two. The Tulsa Highland Games are coming up and Im getting pretty excited. The centrifugal force here is substantial. Should the biceps get more respect? We do the caber, of course, is the on everyone knows. After that I think the hang clean is the second best for me. I think weightlifting is the most transferrable but there have been many a successful thrower from strongman and powerlifting backgrounds. Two Dumbbell Clean and Press: start light and go up to max.2. Some of the guys have, and some are now using testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT). Overhead Squat: Mix reps each workout. Friday Hang snatch, front squat, anterior/quad. DM: You better believe I do! Man if I could just get on the treadmill a little bit more, these abs. Im going to stop when its not fun anymore and right now, its still a lot of fun. Those guys that were willing to get up and do the work and push themselves harder. Great interview, Bret. BC: Awesome. If youll notice, these exercises do a lot for stabilization of the body. What you should do is work and do your job every day. Then, the caber The caber has a lot of I think it was used for this, but it was crossing a stream, you would you know, flip it, so it would lay at one end and fall on the other side, directly across the stream, and you could get across. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that youre a god or a total bastard. Matt Vincent: Its for myself. How did you get to be a guy who throws around cabers around the world. He is now a Highland Games Athlete, and won the 2016 U.S. Highland Games Lightweight National Championship, and in 2019 he won a Masters World Championship. Can you give us a brief background of what the Highland Games are and the specific events of them. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. He needs to follow Matt Vincents lead and chat with kelly starrett. Brett McKay: Ive got you. There are a couple of real basics, that we can start with. I cant just get as absolutely as strong as possible. I dont have anybody in my gym telling me, giving me white lights, and I dont have the ego anymore to say, Well, Ive got to bury all of these squats. What I want to do is perform better and I perform my best when Im not hurt. Marisa shows you one of her favorite recipes. Old Celt's Highland Games Athletic Equipment 1071 Deer Run Lane Crownsville, MD 21032 Home: (410)721-7610 Work: (301)805-4858 Fax: (301)805-4856 E-Mail: oldcelt100@aol.com www.nasgaweb.com/ads/oldcelt/ Mjolnir Hammers Ltd. PO Box 221 Beverly, WA 99321-0221 (509)932-4580 Edwin W. Holcombe 333 Coinbow Drive Mt. If I want to stay around 300 pounds, I have to consciously eat all the time. Haha! How do you work around this? Brett McKay: In one of your books, you talk about your program. 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