{"product_id":"strongman-training-for-strength-and-performance","title":"Strongman Training for Strength and Performance","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-bonuscontent\" id=\"display-bonuscontent\"\u003eBonus Content\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse strongman training techniques to boost performance and add variety.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever been curious about the \u003cb\u003estrongman style of training\u003c\/b\u003e? Maybe it has interested you but you are not sure where to start. Or perhaps you have tried to learn more and found there is a shortage of accessible information for non-competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a word-of-mouth sport, strongman knowledge has long been passed on only through veteran coaches and athletes. \u003ci\u003eStrongman Training for Strength and Performance\u003c\/i\u003e aims to switch things up by providing \u003cb\u003equality guidance\u003c\/b\u003e on how to use strongman exercises to experience the benefits of this unique approach to training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith guidance from \u003cb\u003eexperienced coaches\u003c\/b\u003e, you can learn how to incorporate strongman exercises and their many alternatives into your current training. \u003cb\u003eSample eight-week training programs \u003c\/b\u003eare provided, allowing you to choose from one of four common goals: lose body fat, gain muscle, increase strength, or improve athletic performance. Each program offers\u003cb\u003e three levels\u003c\/b\u003e based on your training background:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLevel 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for anyone with resistance training experience. You know your way around a standard gym or weight room but have not been training regularly—or you just recently resumed training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLevel 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular resistance training is already part of your routine, and you are looking to incorporate strongman training into your routine or to potentially compete for fun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLevel 3:\u003c\/b\u003e A good fit for athletes. You have extensive experience with resistance training and want to reach peak performance for your sport or for strongman competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the \u003cb\u003e15 main exercises\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e45 alternative exercises\u003c\/b\u003e is accompanied by photos and written descriptions. There are \u003cb\u003ecommon errors and corrections\u003c\/b\u003e for each exercise as well as progressions, regressions, and alternative equipment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don’t need to become a strongman competitor to reap the benefits of this training approach. Learn more about the sport, the exercises used, and how to add variety to your training with \u003ci\u003eStrongman Training for Strength and Performance\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals looking to incorporate strongman exercises into their training to boost performance or add variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. What Is Strongman?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Strongman Explained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Getting Started\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Preparing for Strongman Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Assessing Where You Start and Setting Goals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Common Movements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Carries and Propulsion Movements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Overhead Presses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Loads and Pulls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Training Programs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Level 1 Training Programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Level 2 Training Programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Level 3 Training Programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Integrating Strongman Training Into an Existing Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Slater, MEd, CSCS,\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher at Foley High School in Alabama as well as a wrestling coach and flag football coach. He has been teaching and coaching for over 15 years. Slater took a break from teaching in the high school setting to be a gym owner, personal trainer, and strength coach at Alabama Strength before returning to high school coaching and teaching. He has also been an independent professional trainer at Results Gym in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and at Fairhope Fitness in Fairhope, Alabama. In addition to his dual roles coaching and teaching, Slater was the Alabama state chair for Strongman Corporation and now is the Alabama cochair for United States Strongman. Slater has also served as chair of the NSCA Strongman Special Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlater was a collegiate wrestler, competing for four seasons at Eastern Michigan University. Since his time competing on the mat, he has been heavily involved in strength training and is still active in the sport of strongman with competing and with promoting events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeidi Campo, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT*D, \u003c\/b\u003eis a strength and conditioning professional, researcher, and former gym owner with nearly two decades of experience in the private sector. She has worked as a coach since 2005 and previously owned a strength-focused gym in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a particular emphasis on strongman and other strength sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampo’s passion for strongman deepened in 2015 when she spent a winter in Iceland training at Jakaból Gym, known as the Nest of Giants, under four-time World’s Strongest Man Magnús Ver Magnússon. In 2020, she founded the NSCA Strongman Special Interest Group and has remained actively involved in its development. As the former Utah chair for Strongman Corporation, Campo developed a deep appreciation for how strongman training can positively shape individuals, teams, and local communities through shared challenge, discipline, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her professional work, Campo is committed to the intentional practice of her Christian faith and enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and their corgi-pitbull mix, Simba. She values meaningful conversation, quiet time in nature, good food, great music, and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/3-rep-max-test\"\u003e3-Rep Max Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/farmer-s-carry\"\u003eFarmer’s Carry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/how-to-strongman-train-for-nonathletes\"\u003eHow to strongman train for nonathletes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/strongman-training-foundational-movements\"\u003eStrongman training foundational movements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN01_jpg.jpg?v=1782324122\" alt=\"Loaded barbell march\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN01_jpg.jpg?v=1782324122\" alt=\"Loaded barbell march\"\u003eLoaded barbell march\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN02_jpg.jpg?v=1782324156\" alt=\"Axel press common errors\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN02_jpg.jpg?v=1782324156\" alt=\"Axel press common errors\"\u003eAxel press common errors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-fancybox class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-group=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN03_jpg.jpg?v=1782324191\" alt=\"Trap bar deadlift\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"sample-content-thumbnail img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718240025_IN03_jpg.jpg?v=1782324191\" alt=\"Trap bar deadlift\"\u003eTrap bar deadlift\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-bonuscontent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"vimeo\" data-fancybox href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RUFnVFACxpA\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"45%\" class=\"img-responsive card-img-top img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/About_the_book_d68be763-7250-47c7-acc2-7363310933ef.jpg?v=1782921826\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RUFnVFACxpA\"\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabBonusContent--\u003e","brand":"Christopher Slater,Heidi Campo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43265822916682,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/comingsoon_af94d6a3-ca90-4ab4-83b1-8394d3bc39a7.jpg?v=1787989051","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/strongman-training-for-strength-and-performance","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}