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Body by Gamma
Tony E, also known as Body by Gamma, is a strongman competitor who qualified for the Teen Nationals in 2009. Tony also competes in powerlifting, and has a 3-lift total of 1,355 to his credit.
For more information on Body by gamma, please visit Tony's blog or Youtube channel.
Grooming Tips for Strongmen and Powerlifters – Part 1
In no particular order:
Bear…Hair Care
Trim those split ends! Now before all you “bears” out there go to lynch me – hear me out. I never said you had to shave; frankly, I am against it. All I said was trim those split ends. Yes, having lots of facial hair is manly but when your beard [...]
Gym Etiquette RANT for the Strongman/Powerlifter
Unload your weights!
As a powerlifter and strongman I, on a constant basis, am loading and unloading over 300lbs on most exercises and still find the time to re-rack my own weights. These consist of many plates (45), quarters (25), dimes (10), nickels (5), pancakes (2.5) and hundos (100), as well as an assortment of kilo [...]
What’s In Your Gym Bag?
Wraps (Heavy Duty support for the joints and muscles to stay safe when dealing with heavy poundage)
Wrist Wrap Bands (Simple Velcro and off)
Power Wrist Wraps (Come in 12′, 20′ or 36′)
Knee Wraps (2.0 meters, 2.5 meters, 3 meters)
Elbow Wraps (2, 2.5 Meters)
Sleeves (To warm up/support the muscle and joints*Can come in Neoprene, 1 ply, double [...]
The K.I.S.S. Method for Strength Training
This is my personal approach to strength training. K.I.S.S. stands for Keep It Simple Stupid!
You want a bigger squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press? Then why do you do all these other useless movements as your main focus? Curling 90 lbs dumbbells as your first excercise won’t help you achieve your goals in any [...]
Overcoming Your Sticking Points: A Powerlifter’s Guide to Obtaining their One Rep Max
I walked up to the squat rack, I loaded the bar on my back, it felt heavy so I wimped it out. I couldn’t stabilize myself, and I was shaking. When I went down I felt scared. I hesitated halfway through and got buried…
I set my self down on the bench and grabbed the bar [...]
Smash F’ing Weights: How to get Ready for One Rep Max Lift
Smash F’ing Weights
When going to attempt a 1 rep max lift, there are several things you must consider before doing so:
Did I sleep well enough this week?
Did I eat enough food today?
Am I still feel really sore…did I train too hard last workout?
Am I feeling comfortable and focused?
Wow, the bar feels really heavy is my [...]
So You Want to be Strong
So you want to be Strong? Learn the different types of strength.
First things first: knowing the different types of “strength”. One of the most grueling, demanding and toughest sports in the world is the Strongman competition. One of the main reasons behind this statement is because of the versatility of each event. It is difficult [...]
Hit Those Hamstrings Hard
Hit those Hamstrings Hard!
Sick of waiting in line and relying on machines to hit your hamstrings? Fret no more. Here are my top 5 favorite exercises for the hamstrings. Leave those reverse curls for the girls.
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1. Hang Romanian Deficit Deadlifts
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The Man Maker Workout: Puke Bucket Ready
I have this crazy conditioning routine I call the MAN MAKER. This is one of my secret training routines. I will disclose it with you. Ready your puke buckets, and hydration sources. This will burn fat, shred your legs, work your lungs and make you a MAN.
*non stop until all 60 reps are done
Set 1
20 [...]