"Ikaika" means "STRONG" in Hawaiian [Archive]

HIGA MONSTER

05-19-10, 9:47 pm

So, the Sequim Strongman Showdown has come and gone, and the Boise Fitness Expo.

Time for a new journey...I took 1 week off after the Boise Fitness Expo demo. Just hit the bag, and did alot of mountain biking down in Black Butte, Oregon last weekend.

Gonna just hit a maintenance workout, till I decide which contest I want to do next.

I got a few things on my plate till the end of June:
1. I am the MC for the "Washington's Strongest School" contest this Sat 5/22.
2. VEGAS!! nuff said...
3. I promote my own contest on June 12th, "Washington's Strongest Apple".
4. 8 day Mexico vacation at the end of June. "HOLA BITCH-OLA!!!"

Went to the Warehouse today and hit a good workout with my friend Steve.

PRE-WORKOUT DRINK: Shock Therapy

PALLET JUMPS:
Worked up to a max of 35" tall on the pallets. Did 5 sets of standing doubles.
Felt really good to do these again, and get the Central Nervous System firing.
My goal is to standing jump onto a 40" box, which is a PR for my 300 lbs ass.

AXLE CLEAN & PRESS EVERY REP:
99 lbs x 10 reps x 5 sets
143 lbs x 10 reps x 5 sets

FARMERS WALKS:
184 lbs each hand. 80' each way, turn every 80' for a total of 320 feet.

ATLAS STONE:
205 lbs x 10 reps onto a 50" box. 2 sets of 10 reps

POST-WORKOUT DRINK: Torrent
Then, ate a Proteon bar on the 30 minute drive home.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

05-19-10, 9:50 pm

Good Stuff Higa, I will see you saturday.

C.Coronato

05-20-10, 10:27 am

Lots of good things going on for you bruddah. Keep doing your thing!

Birdman

05-20-10, 11:27 am

Great workout man, and hell yea about mexico!

HIGA MONSTER

05-25-10, 12:56 am

Worked out with my clients at work...

Pre-workout drink: Shock Therapy

30 MINUTES OF SPARRING:
3 minute rounds, with 1 min rest in b/w.
Client caught me with 3 good right hooks to my body...my left rib hurts!

BRISK STAIR WALKING (north parking lot of Qwest Field):
The staircase is 40 steps tall.
Skipped steps the whole way, every 2 steps with focus on pushing off the heel instead of on my toes.

RESIST A BALL CRUNCHES:
4 sets of 25 reps

Post-workout drink: Torrent sour citrus

Later!
HIGA MONSTER

C.Coronato

05-25-10, 9:36 am

Hey brotha, ever been here:

http://theherbfarm.com/ ?

HIGA MONSTER

05-25-10, 9:40 am

Hey brotha, ever been here:

http://theherbfarm.com/ ?

No.
But, I have heard PHENOMENAL comments about that place. Its about 50 minutes drive north of where I live.

You coming out here?

HIGA MONSTER

ghost

05-25-10, 9:49 am

Grant is the MAN.

nuff said.

C.Coronato

05-25-10, 9:56 am

No.
But, I have heard PHENOMENAL comments about that place. Its about 50 minutes drive north of where I live.

You coming out here?

HIGA MONSTER

Sometime next year, my roommate from college is the Sous Chef there .. He has been there for about a year now i would say .. I would def love to get up there. I saw him over the weekend for his wedding, and he was telling me about this 60 mile dinner they do. Basically everything on the menu for that dinner HAS to come from within 60 miles of the restaurant. That includes getting salt water, boiling it down, and using the fresh salt from the ocean. Sounds like an awesome event.

NJC_Manhattan

05-25-10, 9:57 am

nice workouts in here

HIGA MONSTER

05-25-10, 11:04 am

Grant is the MAN.

nuff said.

LMAO
You seriously have me mistaken for Mr Dead, ghost!

Sometime next year, my roommate from college is the Sous Chef there .. He has been there for about a year now i would say .. I would def love to get up there. I saw him over the weekend for his wedding, and he was telling me about this 60 mile dinner they do. Basically everything on the menu for that dinner HAS to come from within 60 miles of the restaurant. That includes getting salt water, boiling it down, and using the fresh salt from the ocean. Sounds like an awesome event.

Thats pretty cool! I will inquire more about this place. Let me know when that trip comes up. We will have to get together bro.

nice workouts in here
Thanks bruddah!

HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

05-25-10, 11:08 am

LMAO
You seriously have me mistaken for Mr Dead, ghost!

Thats pretty cool! I will inquire more about this place. Let me know when that trip comes up. We will have to get together bro.

Thanks bruddah!

HIGA MONSTER

I heard my name... *LOL* I'm in, for this!!!

SailinScotty

05-25-10, 11:36 am

Hey brotha, ever been here:

http://theherbfarm.com/ ?

That place is good. It's about a 4-5hr dinner though with 9 courses. I was just there in Jan.

Looking good Higa. Where in Mexico you going?

BryanSmash!

05-25-10, 11:41 am

Nice workouts in here Higa, hope that rib feels better!

HIGA MONSTER

05-26-10, 12:04 am

That place is good. It's about a 4-5hr dinner though with 9 courses. I was just there in Jan.

Looking good Higa. Where in Mexico you going?

Puerto Penasco.
Its about 4 hours south of Phoenix. This is our 3rd time there. At the tip of the Sea of Cortes.

I got your PM. Will get back to you right away.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

05-26-10, 9:14 pm

Got a quick one in before we fly to Vegas tomorrow.

Pre-workout: Shock Therapy grape

HYPERS:
25 reps x 4 sets

DEADLIFTS (no belt):
bar x 10 reps
135 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 8 reps
315 lbs x 5 reps
405 lbs x 3 reps x 4 sets (30 secs rest in b/w each set)

35 lb DUMBBELL PRESSES:
25 reps
20 reps
15 reps
10 reps
Each set was done with 30 secs rest in b/w.

Post-workout drink: Torrent as I type this.

I'm excited to workout at Mark Philippi's gym this Sat morning with Brian Shaw and Odd Haugen. I have never been to the "Philippi Sports Institute".

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

06-01-10, 9:07 am

For the first time, I visited Mark Phillipi's gym in Las Vegas (Phillipi Sports Institute). This place has been open for 4 years.

Hooked up with Odd Haugen, Nick Best and "The Mammoth" Brian Shaw.
Odd is 60 years old, but still one of the best vice-grips in strongman. Shaw was frickin HUGE: 6' 8" tall and 408 lbs. Nick lives there in Vegas.

Here is a funny video of us driving to the gym...Shaw was so huge in Odd's car:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zKDQM5j8E

We just decided to just do some overhead, so Log Press was the choice.

Me doing 308 lbs for 2, missed 3rd rep. I was fuckin tired, so I'm sorry for this shitty video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT9IcStC7iU

Nick Best doing 1 3/4 reps. We gave him shit for not locking out his elbows. LOL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pTHScTOnio

Brian Shaw getting 4 reps with 308 lbs. He is getting ready for "Norway's Strongest Man" at the end of June:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sabVyTHv4YY

In the gym, Phillipi had these Indian Clubs that I have never used before. Only seen them on video. Had to try them! They weigh 25 lbs each.
Sorry, but I don't know how to rotate the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ-50gjl3I0

Odd Haugen doing a crucifix hold with the same Indian Clubs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqSXd3KCo2Y

Those Indian Clubs were a trip! I guess there is a kettlebell guy that brought them into the gym, and he does circles around his head and shit. Its supposed to be a shoulder burner!

Aloha!
HIGA MONSTER

J-Dawg

06-01-10, 9:23 am

Awesome vids Higa. I always enjoy watching 'em. Shaw is just enormous, lol.

HIGA MONSTER

06-01-10, 9:35 am

Awesome vids Higa. I always enjoy watching 'em. Shaw is just enormous, lol.

Thanks bro. Whats sick is that he is only 28 years old.

Kid is so humble though. I was so happy for him when he got 3rd overall at "World's Strongest Man" last year.

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

06-01-10, 11:39 am

Great vids! Nick's double catch on the log press is crazy!

Birdman

06-01-10, 11:53 am

Awesome videos Higa. I've never seen anyone catch on the log press like that before. Peculiar...

HIGA MONSTER

06-06-10, 3:11 am

Sorry, been busy finalizing details for the upcoming "Washington's Strongest Apple" I am promoting.

Pre-workout: Shock Therapy grape

AXLE CLEAN & PRESSES
LIGHT YOKE WALKS
700 lb TIRE FLIPS

Short and sweet workout cause my daughter had a Little League game at 9am.

My training partners are ready to compete next weekend! Looking forward to seeing what they are going to do!

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

06-09-10, 12:21 am

Another slammed day, but I had an hour to kill and get something done.

60 mins of hitting the heavy bag. (3 min rounds w/1 min rest in b/w)

8 sets of 25 crunches on Resist a ball, supersetted with a 40 sec Plank in b/w.

Brought my Torrent, but not my shaker bottle. What a dumbass...
Had to take 2 tall coffee cups from the Starbucks next door and mix water & Torrent back & forth like a mad scientist.

Slammed it down though!

4 days left till the Strongest Apple!
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

06-09-10, 9:27 pm

Paid a visit to my tire sponsor, TDS in Auburn.

Checked out my tires that they are providing for me this Saturday at the "Washington's Strongest Apple".
FRICKIN AWESOME.

Flipped a 875 lbs tire that my HW competitors will be using. Great grip on it, and its a new retread.
They also had a 910 lb tire that was AWESOME too. I don't think anyone would finish that though for a 100 feet.

Ate a Hi Protein bar (S'mores) afterwards.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-01-10, 1:02 am

Sheesh, I haven't filled this out in a while.
Was so busy getting ready for the "Strongest Apple" I promoted, then went on a 8 day vacation.

I'm doing a Log Press demo next weekend down in Portland, Oregon for the "Oregon State Bodybuilding Championships", so I will make it a point to get back on my journaling.

Storm grape (pre-workout)

HYPERS:
25 reps x 2 sets

2" AXLE POWER CLEANS:
84 lbs x 6
143 lbs x 4
163 lbs x 3
193 lbs x 2
213 lbs x 1 x 2 sets
233 lbs x 1

FRONT SQUATS (no belt, load next weight & go right away):
135 lbs x 5
185 lbs x 5
225 lbs x 5
315 lbs x 5
335 lbs x 5

AXLE STIFF-LEG DEADLIFTS:
143 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets (30 secs rest in b/w)

Torrent sour citrus (post workout)

Was kinda pressed for time, so I couldn't do more Posterior Chain exercises.
Felt great to Front Squat again. I want to do at least a 330 lb log press for the demo next week.
Will be wearing the ANIMAL shirt proud while I press it too.

Thanks,
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-03-10, 1:45 am

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout)

HYPERS: 25 reps x 2 sets
EXTERNAL ROTATION W/BLUE XERTUBE: 25 reps x 2 sets

LOG PRESS:
180 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets
210 lbs x 3 reps
240 lbs x 2 reps
260 lbs x 1
280 lbs x 1 x 2 sets
290 lbs x 1
290 lbs x 2 reps
300 lbs x 2 reps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YURruETjkYM

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout)

Felt really tired today. Like something in the air pollen-like, but not really. Find myself rubbing my eyes alot past two days.
Didn't press the Log with alot of "pop" that I usually do.
Maybe, it was the Pizza Buffet I ate at lunch today. LOL

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-03-10, 10:13 am

Its in the air.. I have had some pretty wicked allergies since I came to this state!

Im sure the pizza buffet didnt help tho! Haha. Also, thanks to you my friend that my pushpress is going up,up and away!

HIGA MONSTER

07-06-10, 1:45 am

My schedule has been hectic, so it was great to workout with Zack again at my house. We usually get some great workouts in my garage.

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout) for both of us

FRONT SQUATS:
135 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
225 lbs x 4 reps
315 lbs x 2 reps
345 lbs x 1
365 lbs x 1
405 lbs x 1
425 lbs x 1
455 lbs missed. Ended up doing it , but lost it off my chest near the top.
455 lbs x 1 x 2 sets

BACK SQUATS:
405 lbs x 3 reps
455 lbs x 5 reps. Paused the last rep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvjN-sBKKsM

TRAP BAR DEADLIFT OFF A BLOCK:
135 lbs x 8 reps
225 lbs x 8 reps
315 lbs x 8 reps
405 lbs x 8 reps

HYPERS:
Zack hates when I make him do these...
25 reps x 4 sets. (I go for 25, then Zack goes for 25. Lather, rinse, repeat for 4 sets)

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout) for both of us.

We were trashed after this workout. My posterior chain is fried, especially after the Trap Bar DL.
Feeling good for the Log Press demo on Saturday, down in Oregon.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-06-10, 10:28 am

Great lookin workout Grant!

HIGA MONSTER

07-06-10, 10:29 am

Great lookin workout Grant!

Thanks E.
Look forward to seeing you next weekend at the ABC.

HIGA MONSTER

Birdman

07-06-10, 12:44 pm

HIGA MONSTER

07-08-10, 12:53 am

Great work in here Higa! Quick question, I will be going to Hawaii for a week or two in a couple of months. I know that you are from Hawaii and wondered if you know of any good places to train while I'm down there. Thanks bud.

Powerhouse Gym of Honolulu or 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Honolulu off of Kapiolani Blvd.

What island are you going to?

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-08-10, 1:11 am

Another great workout with my boy, Zack Nims in the 91 degree heat of Maple Valley.

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout for both of us)

PLYOS (30 " box):
5 jumps for 5 sets

14" LOG CLEAN & PRESS FOR REPS:
180 lbs x 3 reps x 2 sets
200 lbs x 2 reps
220 lbs x 2 reps
Then, I used Zack's bands for 240 lbs x 1 reps, then I tossed the bands & clean/pressed for 5 more. The focus was to strict press all the reps.
Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhe-7CpdGt8

Here is Zack doing 180 lb empty log with bands. Zack only weighs 235 lbs.
His 4th rep was UNREAL gut check. Especially with those bands trying to throw his form off cause he almost fell back off my platform.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTiVP15QZ84

Check out this cool Front Shoulder Raise exercise he thought of using my Power Blocks and a cheap moving company rubber band that cost $2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItTfCx5xM_M

600 feet total distance FARMERS WALKS:
This shit sucked, especially doing it on the hot asphalt. 160 lbs in each hand, but the handles are 1.5" diameter and smooth as silk. Hardest handles we train with, so the light weight is a bitch with these handles.
I thought I was walking through a mudbog on my last 300 feet. I felt like I weighed 500 lbs and had to also carry weight in my hands.
Higa's Farmers Walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjS2MvlO0TM

Zack kicked ass on his set!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_CavvBRpA0

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout for both of us), and alot of water!

We were FRIED and PUKEY after all this shit.
Last workout for me before doing the demo at the "Oregon State Bodybuilding Championships" this Saturday night.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-08-10, 1:40 am

Killer workout Higa! Lookin forward to the 17th!

HIGA MONSTER

07-08-10, 1:48 am

Killer workout Higa! Lookin forward to the 17th!

Thanks bro, I look forward to seeing you too. Stay cool in the heat.

HIGA MONSTER

C.Coronato

07-08-10, 9:33 am

Your a FREAK! Looking forward to some training with you out at the O my man!!

Universal Rep

07-08-10, 9:34 am

Subbed for the fun.

Birdman

07-08-10, 10:39 am

Powerhouse Gym of Honolulu or 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Honolulu off of Kapiolani Blvd.

What island are you going to?

HIGA MONSTER
I'll be on Oahu, so the gyms in Honolulu are perfect. Thanks Higa!

HIGA MONSTER

07-08-10, 10:59 am

I'll be on Oahu, so the gyms in Honolulu are perfect. Thanks Higa!

Awesome.
Powerhouse Gym also has some Strongman equipment, and a boxing ring upstairs. Jesus Salud is a former Pro boxer from Hawaii that trains people in the boxing ring.

Give me a heads up when you go, and where you are staying.
I also got a friend that works for the 24 Hour Fitness in Kaneohe and I could get you a day pass to that gym if you are out on that side of the island.

Later!
HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

07-08-10, 11:00 am

Your a FREAK! Looking forward to some training with you out at the O my man!!
Me too! I've never been to Gold's in Vegas, but have just heard great things about that gym.

Subbed for the fun.
Rock on!

HIGA MONSTER

Birdman

07-08-10, 11:13 am

Awesome.
Powerhouse Gym also has some Strongman equipment, and a boxing ring upstairs. Jesus Salud is a former Pro boxer from Hawaii that trains people in the boxing ring.

Give me a heads up when you go, and where you are staying.
I also got a friend that works for the 24 Hour Fitness in Kaneohe and I could get you a day pass to that gym if you are out on that side of the island.

Later!
HIGA
Ok thanks man. I will be down there around Thanksgiving, not sure where at...I forget lol.

HIGA MONSTER

07-09-10, 12:33 am

I had 1 hour break in b/w clients today, so I did some stair running at Qwest Field where the Seattle Seahawks play.
SO FRICKIN HOT in Seattle today, that it was 94 degrees at 6pm outside the gym across Qwest Field.

I ran underneath the "Hawk's Nest" in the north end zone.

Shock Therapy grap (pre-workout)

STAIRS:
40 steps up, then ran the same section down.
I did this for all 13 sections seperated by handrails under the Hawks Nest.

Does this make sense? Running up and down like a serpentine pattern for each section.
Finished it in 18 minutes.

Went back inside the gym and hit 50 crunches for 4 sets on a 55 cm resist a ball.

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout) and a cold shower!

Man, was it hot today in Seattle!
My last workout before the demo on Sat night.
Will hook up with Rage tomorrow when I drive down to Portland, Oregon.

Later,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-09-10, 1:21 am

YES TODAY WAS STUPID HOT!! Been sweating the entire day. Even had fun in the pool, lol. G, Im leavin in Sept. So, if all goes well with me trying to get this new car, then im gonna be up that way every chance I get!

HIGA MONSTER

07-09-10, 9:25 am

HIGA MONSTER

07-13-10, 1:07 am

Another great workout with Zack Nims today.

Shock Therapy grape pre-workout for both of us.

PLYOS onto a 30" box:
5 jumps x 3 sets
3 jumps x 2 sets
2 jumps x 2 sets

HYPERS for warm-ups:
15 reps x 2 sets

POWER CLEANS:
bar x 5 reps
135 lbs x 3 reps
185 lbs x 2 reps
205 lbs x 3 reps
245 lbs x 2 x 4 sets

Higa on one of those sets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yIZSB2J4Fs
Zack doing 295 lbs for 2 reps. He only weighs 235 lbs. : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koi3sMJHyV8

DEADLIFTS OFF A BLOCK/HYPERS SUPERSET:
Me doing 15 dl's and then 25 Hypers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcO-2AtSAWM

Zack doing same circuit, but then was a dick and did 51 reps on the Hypers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdLd18n4Gt0

Torrent sour citrus post-workout for both of us.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-13-10, 1:11 am

Nice reverse forearm curls Grant! Haha! Another solid session. Keep it up!

HIGA MONSTER

07-13-10, 1:14 am

Nice reverse forearm curls Grant! Haha! Another solid session. Keep it up!

No shit...way to get under the bar while Power Cleaning, Higa. Outstanding...

HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

07-13-10, 1:21 am

No shit...way to get under the bar while Power Cleaning, Higa. Outstanding...

HIGA MONSTER

LMAO. Hey, Im lookin to get a gripper, what do you reccomend? Also, any thoughts on fatgripz?

jandirigma

07-13-10, 1:27 am

One word; monstrous! This is one cool journey!

HIGA MONSTER

07-13-10, 2:05 am

LMAO. Hey, Im lookin to get a gripper, what do you reccomend? Also, any thoughts on fatgripz?
I'm a big fan of "Captains of Crush" grippers from IronMind.com
I got a #2 in my garage. I will try to bring it to the warehouse this Saturday.
Love the Fat Gripz too. I use them at my work gym for my clients. Easy to slip on, and make it challenging for the everday person that doesn't lift heavy weights.

One word; monstrous! This is one cool journey!

Thanks alot! I hope this Journey is fun for all of you.
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-14-10, 9:10 pm

Another great one with Zack today at my house.

Shock Therapy grape pre-workout for both of us.

SQUATS:
135 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 5 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps
405 lbs x 2 reps
455 lbs x 1
500 lbs x 2 reps
530 lbs x 1
560 lbs x 1
585 lbs x 1
Video of the 585 lb squat. Could have been better. Felt slow in the middle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk56XggHFBM

Zack doing 500 lbs for a single. He weighed 228 lbs this morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bWOJbrnSZo

INCLINE BENCH PRESS:
135 lbs x 15 reps
225 lbs x 10 reps
275 lbs x 3 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps

2" AXLE STRICT PRESSES/BENT OVER ROWS WITH SAME AXLE superset:
143 lbs x 10 reps x 4 sets

2" AXLE HIGH PULLS:
143 lbs x 10 reps x 4 sets

HIGA'S STUPID GRIP MEDLEY (cause we didn't do enough grip earlier with the Axle. LOL):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znC2gyt4xJc

ZACK'S TURN AT THE STUPID GRIP MEDLEY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3HDUPdUyV8

Torrent sour citrus rush post-workout for both of us.

I had to fit in some in some Presses today, cause I won't have time tomorrow during work to train heavy presses.
Thats why I fit them into my workout today.
Lots of grip today, and I'm glad cause its a weakness for me that I need to improve.

Just doing cardio tomorrow, and will take Friday off so that I am fresh for the ABC on Saturday with Mr Dead, Excessive, Sailinscotty, and the rest of my workout crew.

Thanks,
HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

07-14-10, 11:13 pm

Huge power bro! Which reminds me, I've gotta train my hands so my knuckles will harden and my wrist won't give in for the sixth time when I punch somebody, hehe! Nice work here!

HIGA MONSTER

07-14-10, 11:42 pm

Huge power bro! Which reminds me, I've gotta train my hands so my knuckles will harden and my wrist won't give in for the sixth time when I punch somebody, hehe! Nice work here!

Thanks bro!
Our grip was FRIED afterwards. Especially after all those Axle bent-over rows & Axle High Pulls.

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

07-15-10, 2:47 am

Nice grip medley, that Ferrigno plate is cool!

HIGA MONSTER

07-15-10, 11:22 am

Nice grip medley, that Ferrigno plate is cool!

I got a couple of those actually. A friend of mine gave me a whole bunch of plates that were just sitting under his front porch.
I wire brushed them all, the spray painted them with Rust O Leum.

HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

07-15-10, 11:25 am

What's goin' on, in here...???

HIGA MONSTER

07-16-10, 1:11 am

I had a 1.5 hour break in b/w clients today, so got to run in the sun today in Seattle.

Shock Therapy grape pre workout.
Lots of foam rolling to loosen up.

JOG AROUND THE NORTH PARKING LOT OF QWEST FIELD:
Its just over 3/4 mile. Used it as my warm-up. I run on the outer perimeter of this lot.

SPRINT INTERVALS:
There are these handicapped parking stalls that are perfectly apart of each other by 10 yards.
I sprinted to the 4th line (40 yards), then walk back to start line.
Repeat to the 5th line (50 yards), walk back to start.
Sprint to 6th line, walk back to start.
Sprint to 7th line, walk back to start.
Sprint to 8th line, walk back to start.
Sprint to 9th line, walk back to start.
Sprint to the 10th line which is 100 yards. Total of 409 yards of sprinting.

Went back into the gym...
55 cm RESIST A BALL CRUNCHES/BALL PLANK SUPER SET:
50 crunches, then do immediate 45 second plank on the same ball.
Did this for 4 sets.

Torrent sour citrus rush post-workout

Later!
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-17-10, 11:06 pm

Had a great workout today with all of my normal training partners, along with Excessive, Mr Dead and SailinScotty.

SHOCK THERAPY pre-workout
Foam rolled and dynamic stretches for 30 mins.

YOKE WALKS:
400 lbs for 80 feet
580 lbs for 50 feet x 2 sets
760 lbs for 80 feet x 2 sets

CONAN'S WHEEL:
We got stupid on our last set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE8jZ8UEjXc
That was 3 plates on each side, then Max who weighs 265 lbs and Kristyn weighs 145 lbs.

205 lbs STONE LOAD LADDER (load/unload onto 50", 56", 60", 64", 68", 72" tall platforms):
Me and Zack had a challenge. See who could do this shit faster...
Zack's 1st turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddXAZapx1c
Higa's 1st turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALEGulnv6yk

Zack's 2nd turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYtk6Aj-w4o
Higa's 2nd turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX-jl0SCl9Q KILLED IT, and I was happier.

Check out Tyler Scott's vertical jumps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX-jl0SCl9Q

Inspirational story...
I met Ali McWeeney last year when I was the MC for the "Central Washington University's strongest man/woman" contest. She won the women's class, and you knew she was special. She was so gifted, and I thought that with practice she would be a great strongwoman.
July 4, 2009 she lost her leg in a boating accident. I found out when I returned from a Mexico vacation. One of my clients sent me a link cause she was pretty sure I knew this girl in the story.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/50627812.html

I visited her in the hospital and despite being drugged up she told me, "Grant, I am going to compete in your show next year."
Last March, she competed in a USAPL meet and did the Bench Press only.

TODAY, was her first day of using a new prosthesis and she came to the ABC to workout. She did some Clean & Presses, light Farmers Walks, and also walked with an empty Yoke on her back. So frickin awesome! She was thrilled to lift strongman equipment again, and I am so happy for her!

Here is Ali doing some light Farmers Walks. She buckled near the end of the video, but let me tell you that she ended up finishing the course after I stopped recording! She just had a hard time learning how to walk with the prosthesis today, but her spirit was uplifting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBC7ieYurBw

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS post-workout

Breakfast with Mr Dead, Excessive, LaurionB and Scott Hughes afterwards!

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Cyrus The Virus

07-18-10, 9:24 pm

HIGA MONSTER

07-19-10, 5:59 pm

Great videos, they all show what being an Animal is all about.

Thanks bro. I got a great group of people to train with too. They help push my limits!

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-19-10, 6:36 pm

SHOCK THERAPY grape pre-workout for both of us.

HYPERS FOR WARMUPS:
25 reps x 2 sets

PLYOS ONTO 30" BOX:
5 jumps
3 jumps x 2 sets

FRONT SQUATS with no belt:
135 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
225 lbs x 4 reps
315 lbs x 2 reps
365 lbs x 1
365 lbs x 2
365 lbs x 5 reps.
Here is a video of me doing the 5 reps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoLMc4-YYbc

Zack doing 6 reps with 315 lbs (PR for him): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7UDg2oAUqA

GOOD MORNINGS:
135 lbs x 10 reps
185 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 10 reps

PULL THROUGHS:
60 lbs x 15 reps
80 lbs x 15 reps x 2 sets

HYPERS WITH A 25 lb PLATE BURN DOWN SET:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gch3kQVmm-Y

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS post workout for both of us.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-22-10, 12:52 am

SHOCK THERAPY grape pre-workout for both of us.

MYOFASCIAL STICK for 20 minutes on the forearms, biceps and lower tricep.

SNATCHES:
bar x 8 reps
95 lbs x 5 reps
155 lbs x 2 reps x 2 sets
170 lbs x 2 reps
180 lbs x 2 reps (sloppy)
180 lbs x 1
195 lbs x 2 reps
195 lbs x 3 reps
Video of 195 lbs x 3 reps (last 2 form was terrible!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48qBqno5ek8

FIGURE 8 FARMERS WALKS (56 feet each way):
Me doing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=361u6gKQuLw
Zack's turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HSOCeZdM0g

STUPID GRIP MEDLEY OF THE WEEK:
Farmers Walk holds for 30 secs, pinch grip two 15 lb Ferrigno plates for 30 secs each hand, plate curl a 15 lb plate for 10 reps each hand, wrist roller with the 2" Axle for 10 times forward & 10 backwards, and finally do the "Twist yo Wrist" roller with a 35 lb dumbbell for 2 sets.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Cv1MXFiug

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS post workout for both of us.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

07-22-10, 12:58 am

Nice sessions... For a guy that doesn't eat very much... *LOL*

Seriously, though... Awesome work!!!

HIGA MONSTER

07-22-10, 1:45 am

Here is Zack's turn on the "stupid grip medley of the week" from today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgAj5WFWGCA

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

07-22-10, 2:12 am

Like that medley! Ironmind makes some badass equipment!

HIGA MONSTER

07-22-10, 10:48 am

Like that medley! Ironmind makes some badass equipment!

No doubt. IronMind is a great place to purchase some crazy strength stuff.

I've had that Axle since 2000. And that "Twist yo Wrist" roller is a B-otch...

HIGA

ghost

07-22-10, 11:18 am

And that "Twist yo Wrist" roller is a B-otch...

quote of the year. excellent.

HIGA MONSTER

07-24-10, 4:21 pm

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout)

Foam rolled for 10 mins, then dynamic stretching.

PLYOS:
25" box x 5 jumps x 3 sets
30" box x 3 jumps x 3 sets
36" box x 2 jumps x 4 sets

874 lb TIRE FLIP:
10 flips x 2 sets
(almost puked after the 2nd set of 10 flips)

LIGHT YOKE WALKS (50 feet):
365 lbs x 2 sets

LOG PRESS FOR REPS:
180 lbs x 8 reps
200 lbs x 8 reps
220 lbs x 8 reps
Strict pressed all of the reps.

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout)

Ali McWeeney showing that even though she has one leg, she can still do some strongman work.
Here she is doing an Arm over Arm pull of a weighted sled:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlmOe_cvjA4

Ryan Petrosky and Zack Nims doing a GNARLY stone battle. "If you do one, I do one" theme.
Ryan weighs 200 lbs and is using the 185 lb stone.
Zack weighs 231 lbs and is using the 255 lb stone. Chalk only for both of them.
I started filming this after they were already 8 minutes into it, so I really don't know how many times they did it. I assume close to 40 reps. SICK!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucIBOWkEXXM

I didn't go crazy on the Yoke today or do any drags cause Zack and I are doing 20 reps squats tomorrow morning.
Its the 3rd year to the day tomorrow of my friend Jesse Marunde passing away.
Its tradition to do the 20 reps squats in his honor.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-26-10, 12:24 am

Jesse Dawson Marunde passed away 3 years ago on this day.

Today is the 3rd year of my friend leaving this world...its tradition for us to do 20 reps squats in his honor.

Zack Nims:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l34ByCkr1M

Higa Monster:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnYNak16hZ0

I still miss you big bro...rest in peace and SQUAT MORE while you are up there.

HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

07-26-10, 12:30 am

Sorry to hear that... Awesome memorial...

BryanSmash!

07-26-10, 12:49 am

Intense sets of 20s! Great work Higa.

HIGA MONSTER

07-26-10, 12:52 am

Sorry to hear that... Awesome memorial...
Thanks bro. I did 405 lbs x 20 in last year's tribute, so I was glad to up that weight today.

Intense sets of 20s! Great work Higa.
Jesse wouldn't want it any other way...you might notice that I was about to quit after the 10th rep in the Axle deadlifts.
I grabbed more chalk and saw his face on the IronMan magazine, and that got me through.

My frickin glutes were PUMPED and FATIGUED when I got to the Axle deadlifts.
It took me an hour to get back to feeling normal after that circuit.

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

07-27-10, 1:01 am

SHOCK THERAPY grape (pre-workout)

BLACK XERTUBE (horizontal external rotation):
20 reps x 2 sets for each arm

BLACK XERTUBE (rear shoulder raises/"raise my hand in class"):
20 reps x 2 sets for each arm

INCLINE DUMBBELL PRESS:
45 lbs x 25 reps
50 lbs x 25 reps
55 lbs x 25 reps
60 lbs x 25 reps

BENT-OVER CABLE CROSSOVERS:
25 reps x 4 sets

ONE-ARM TRICEP PRESSDOWNS:
25 reps x 2 sets back to back (for both arms)

SPARRING:
Three 3 minute rounds with my client. 1 minute rest in b/w rounds.

CRUNCHES ON A 65 cm resist-a-ball:
8 sets of 50 crunches

TORRENT sour citrus (post-workout)\

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

C.Coronato

07-27-10, 10:08 am

You have some of the craziest workouts. I would love to get a session in with you one day brother.

HIGA MONSTER

07-28-10, 12:31 am

You have some of the craziest workouts. I would love to get a session in with you one day brother.

Vegas! At the ABC it is! I can't wait either bro!

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

07-28-10, 12:37 am

I had a 1.5 hour break today in b/w clients, so it was so nice and hot in Seattle I took the cardio outside today.

SHOCK THERAPY GRAPE (pre-workout)

SPRINT 75 YARDS UPHILL/WALK DOWNHILL:
There is a hill off 10th avenue & Dearborn street that has a nice grade to it.
The goal was to sprint to the top, then active recovery as I walk back to the bottom.
Lather, rinse, repeat...

10 sprints total (did it in 28 minutes)

HIT THE HEAVY BAG IN MY GYM:
Decided to change it up today...made up a crazy interval.
1 minute of hitting, then 30 secs rest.
1.5 minutes of hitting, then 30 secs rest.
2 minutes of hitting, then 30 secs rest.
2.5 minutes of hitting, then 30 secs rest.
3 minutes of hitting. (this was a tough interval!)

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS (post-workout)

Great day of interval training in the sun of Seattle!
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

07-28-10, 12:39 am

Nice session!!! I'd hate to be that bag...

BIG BEN

07-28-10, 1:08 am

always enjoy reading your workout posts, the variety of strongman training has always been my favorite thing about it. Just told zach this morning to keep posting training vids cause they're always inspiring, you guys keep killing it!

HIGA MONSTER

07-28-10, 1:43 am

Nice session!!! I'd hate to be that bag...
Thanks Dead. Its nice to mix it up with the cardio...that way, if you try to take one of my In & Out burgers from me in Vegas, I know what to do.

LOL

always enjoy reading your workout posts, the variety of strongman training has always been my favorite thing about it. Just told zach this morning to keep posting training vids cause they're always inspiring, you guys keep killing it!
Thanks braddah. Appreciate you joining the ride.
We got a big day of Snatches, Heavy Farmers Walks and Stupid Grip Medley tomorrow at my house. Didn't want to tax my legs too much today.

HIGA MONSTER

theharjmann

07-28-10, 7:36 am

Nice sessions... For a guy that doesn't eat very much... *LOL*

Seriously, though... Awesome work!!!

hey, would you mind posting up what you eat in a typical day?

awesome lifting btw. your vids keep me entertained at work lol

HIGA MONSTER

07-28-10, 8:53 am

hey, would you mind posting up what you eat in a typical day?

awesome lifting btw. your vids keep me entertained at work lol

Haha! This is awesome...I never thought I would get a questions like this cause I'm a strongman and not a bodybuilder like most of the bros on this Forvm.

Here is what I ate yesterday:

Mornings usually start with a cup of coffee.
1 hour later is when I will have breakfast of either oatmeal or whole grain toast w/peanut butter. This is when I ingest my Paks too (Animal Pak, Animal Flex & six 100% Beef Aminos). All of this was washed down with a shaker bottle of Real Gains.

Mid-morning: banana and a Hi-Protein s'mores bar

Lunch: ate a plate of Panang Curry chicken w/brown rice. Plus, popped 6 more tablets of 100% Beef Aminos.

Mid-afternoon snack: Proteon bar (I frickin love these. Peanut butter things are my weakness!)

Dinner: Sushi. I love to eat raw salmon, hamachi and maguro. Popped 6 more tablets of 100% Beef Aminos.

Animal PM before bedtime.

Cheers mate, and thanks for the comments on my videos! Thats awesome.
HIGA MONSTER

theharjmann

07-28-10, 11:57 am

Haha! This is awesome...I never thought I would get a questions like this cause I'm a strongman and not a bodybuilder like most of the bros on this Forvm.

Here is what I ate yesterday:

Mornings usually start with a cup of coffee.
1 hour later is when I will have breakfast of either oatmeal or whole grain toast w/peanut butter. This is when I ingest my Paks too (Animal Pak, Animal Flex & six 100% Beef Aminos). All of this was washed down with a shaker bottle of Real Gains.

Mid-morning: banana and a Hi-Protein s'mores bar

Lunch: ate a plate of Panang Curry chicken w/brown rice. Plus, popped 6 more tablets of 100% Beef Aminos.

Mid-afternoon snack: Proteon bar (I frickin love these. Peanut butter things are my weakness!)

Dinner: Sushi. I love to eat raw salmon, hamachi and maguro. Popped 6 more tablets of 100% Beef Aminos.

Animal PM before bedtime.

Cheers mate, and thanks for the comments on my videos! Thats awesome.
HIGA MONSTER

Haha nice one!

I am a bodybuilder also, but I am a strong believer that strongman and powerlifter training is what builds the base of a bodybuilder physique in addition to all of the gay isolation and assistance exercises that we do lol.

Food is food man. And we all need a lot of good quality stuff....be it bodybuilders, powerlifters, strongmen....all cut from the same cloth IMO.

Would i be correct in saying that you aren't a huge eater? Not that its a bad thing as you are a still a strong bastard; just making an observation.

Also, I dont see many greens, fruit or any other veg in that diet...what would your mummy say!

Keep smashing it up. Peace

mcbeast

07-28-10, 12:18 pm

Peanut Butter Is you weakness eh? How many Reeses have you eaten consecutively?! Haha.

HIGA MONSTER

07-28-10, 8:43 pm

Tired as fuck today, so it wasn't a great workout for me.
Woke up at 3:15am with a weird dream, then up since 5:20am this morning.

SHOCK THERAPY GRAPE (pre-workout)

PLYOS: 5 jumps onto my electrical box in front of my house x 4 sets

SNATCHES:
155 lbs x 1
155 lbs x 2 x 2 sets
175 lbs x 2
195 lbs x 1

Here is Zack muscle snatching 200 lbs for a triple. The weight was a PR for him, and he tripled it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLP7pO7jrDQ

FARMERS WALKS:
I worked up to 270 lbs for 75 feet.

Me warming up with 250 lbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXzWtCJMu8I
Zack with 270 lbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKmFBDmzxV8

STUPID GRIP MEDLEY OF THE WEEK:
(T-bar rows with a twisted towel for 10 reps, Axle curls w/73 lbs for 10 reps, Reverse Axle curls w/73 lbs for 10 reps, Pinch-grip/Hammer Curl two 7.5 lb plates for 10 reps, Iron Claw for 10 reps, Extensors for 10 reps, Internal/External rotations for 10 reps, and finally do some Farmers Holds for time but I forgot their was no clips on)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9GgV0QY-SI

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS (post-workout)

My right elbow has been bugging me since last Saturday at the Warehouse. I hurt it on the last 874 tire flip, so my snatches and farmers were subpar today.
It was more of a mind-fuck cause I could feel it when I tried to get aggressive.

Later,
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

07-31-10, 9:10 pm

Met up with 2 employees of Big Gym that I met last January. They are huge fans of Animal products (Pak, Cuts, Shock Therapy).
Big Gym sells Animal Pak and Animal Cuts in their supplement area, so the product is there representing!

I brought some Animal posters for them, some Shock Therapy samples and a couple of Hi-Protein bars for letting me workout there today.

SHOCK THERAPY GRAPE (pre-workout)

POWER CLEAN & PRESS (every rep):
135 lbs x 5 reps
155 lbs x 5 reps
185 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets
205 lbs x 2 reps
225 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets

FRONT SQUATS:
135 lbs x 5 reps
225 lbs x 3 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps
365 lbs x 1
405 lbs x 2 reps
455 lbs x 1
495 lbs x 1
Missed a 510 lb attempt. The bar slipped down my chest as I was coming outta the hole.

DUMBBELL STIFF-LEGS:
70 lbs in each hand x 10 reps
80 lbs in each hand x 10 reps
90 lbs in each hand x 10 reps
100 lbs in each hand x 10 reps

45 DEGREE BACK EXTS/LATERAL EXTENSIONS:
25 reps for all 3 planes (front, left and right)
25 reps for all 3 planes with a 12 lb dumbbell (front, left and right)

HAMMER STRENGTH INCLINE CHEST PRESS:
15 reps x 3 sets

TRICEP PRESSDOWNS/DUMBBELL SIDE LATERALS circuit:
15 reps x 2 sets

REVERSE TRICEP PRESSDOWNS/PEC DEC circuit:
15 reps x 2 sets

TORRENT SOUR CITRUS (post-workout)

Hot in the gym today, but the fans were blowing too. Great workout with these kids from Hood River.
If you are ever visiting the Columbia River Gorge and happen to pass through Hood River, you want to check out Big Gym.
$10 day pass, or $5 day pass if you come in with a current gym member.

I've got alot of pictures that I will post up tomorrow night when I get back home.
Thanks again to Mathias and Townsend for working out with me today! You boys are one of the few Animals to be working out in Oregon.
I hope we can get more ABC's going in the state of Oregon!

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-02-10, 6:45 am

Big workout, Higa!! Impressive frontsquats... wow!

By the way: SUBBED =))

HIGA MONSTER

08-04-10, 11:38 pm

Hot and muggy IMO over here today.

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout)

PLYOS onto a 30" box:
5 jumps x 4 sets

HYPERS:
25 reps x 2 sets

SNATCHES:
155 lbs x 3 reps x 2 sets
185 lbs x 2 reps
195 lbs x 1 x 3 sets
205 lbs x 1

AXLE STRICT PRESS:
155 lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets

SQUATS:
135 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
225 lbs x 3 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps
405 lbs x 2 reps
495 lbs x 1
585 lbs x 1

Torrent (post-workout)

Felt really tired after doing the snatches. Zack and I couldn't stop sweating today.
Plus, I think I was taxed a bit cause I helped a neighbor move some furniture in today for about 3 hours in the heat. And they had a 2 story house.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

08-04-10, 11:41 pm

Nice session!!! And, a "moving" workout, as well!!! Awesome!!!

HIGA MONSTER

08-05-10, 2:30 am

Forgot to add these videos...

Zack weighs 228 lbs. This 232 lb snatch was a PR for him.

Attempt #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byBBWHxL4bo
Attempt #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-5jv18iurI

55 lb bumper plate, 2 yellow 10 lb plates, an 11 lb plate, a green 5 lb plate and an aluminum collar that weighs 2.5 lbs each. (plus 45 lb bar)

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-05-10, 4:28 am

Outstanding job! Working out in those conditions is murdering.
Nothing like a bit of olylifting! Taxing work, but SO rewarding.
I love to do it when deloading also. Just take an empty bar and go through the motions. All over work and GREAT fun.

Congrats to Zack, excellent job on the PR.

HIGA MONSTER

08-06-10, 12:56 am

HOT, MUGGY DAY in Seattle today. 84 degrees at 6pm when I left work...

I had a 2 hour break, so I wanted to get some good sprints and plyos in the nice hot day.

Shock Therapy grape (pre-workout)
Foam Roller for a good 25 minutes (IT bands, quads, glutes)

JOG:
For 1.5 miles around the north parking lot of Qwest Field. (its just over a 3/4 mile when you run the outer perimeter of the parking lot.)

SPRINTS:
Used the handicap stalls again.
Sprint 50 yards, then walk back to start.
sprint 60 yards, then walk back to start.
sprint 70...
sprint 80...

Later, rinse, repeat for another set.
Did 2 sets total of sprints.

CURB PLYOS:
Hop up & down the sidewalk curb quickly for 15 hops.
Hopped straight forward for 15 hops,
then hopped laterally to my left onto the curb for 15 hops,
finally hopped laterally to my right onto the curb for 15 hops.

JOGGING:
Ran another 1.5 miles around the north parking lot of Qwest Field.

STAIR CLIMB SPRINT TO MY GYM:
I think its 45 steps, but don't quote me on that.

Torrent (post-workout and a cold shower)

It was awesome cause the "Blue Angels" were practicing in Seattle today while I was doing this workout, so it was a rush to be running and hear the afterburners on the jet kick in.
Just trying to keep in check and get ready for the "Warrior Dash" on 9/11 and to be cardio fit for the contest in Quebec on Labor Day weekend.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

08-06-10, 1:00 am

Think your cardio is better then mine at the moment, I need to catchup.. You at the warehouse saturday? I think Big-Ben is comin by as well.

BIG BEN

08-06-10, 1:15 am

Think your cardio is better then mine at the moment, I need to catchup.. You at the warehouse saturday? I think Big-Ben is comin by as well.

I'm definitely planning on being there as long as you guys are alright with it haha

HIGA MONSTER

08-06-10, 1:52 am

Think your cardio is better then mine at the moment, I need to catchup.. You at the warehouse saturday? I think Big-Ben is comin by as well.
You mean this Saturday 8/7?
OF FUCKIN COURSE, MAN! "And you know this....man!"

I'm definitely planning on being there as long as you guys are alright with it haha
Solid Ben! Looking forward to seeing you!
Its open 7am-9:30am. Plan to be there by 7am so that you can warmup.
I just need you to sign a waiver with the dispatcher bro.

Don't sleep in like Excessive and get there at 8:15am and the Warehouse closes at 9am.

HIGA

BIG BEN

08-06-10, 2:01 am

Solid Ben! Looking forward to seeing you!
Its open 7am-9:30am. Plan to be there by 7am so that you can warmup.
I just need you to sign a waiver with the dispatcher bro.

Don't sleep in like Excessive and get there at 8:15am and the Warehouse closes at 9am.

HIGA

awesome I'll be there, I can sign the waiver when I get there right?

HIGA MONSTER

08-06-10, 3:12 am

awesome I'll be there, I can sign the waiver when I get there right?

Correct.

HIGA

Thrawn

08-06-10, 4:37 am

There really is a lot of stuff to learn in here.
Curb plyos. Great idea. Available everywhere. Whenever you feel like doing them or got some time, you can do work. Outstanding.

HIGA MONSTER

08-07-10, 8:43 pm

Met the usual suspects at the Warehouse this morning at 7am.
Newest Universal athlete "Big" Ben Rice drove up from Aberdeen to meet us for a workout! He left his house at 4:40am and got there with Excessive about 7:30am.

I haven't seen Ben in 2 years since he competed at the "Central Washington University's Strongest Man" that I MC'd last summer. Frickin awesome to see him join our team.

SHOCK THERAPY grape (pre-workout)
FOAM ROLLER for 10 minutes

PLYO JUMPS ONTO THE 694 lb tire:
5 jumps x 5 sets

13" LOG CLEAN & PRESS:
180 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
246 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets
Video of my last set (60 secs time limit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lofC63fA1Q
Zack Nims attempt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrfuIjhkSCA

LIGHT YOKE WALKS:
405 lbs x 50 feet
585 lbs x 50 feet x 2 sets

694 lb TIRE FLIP:
10 flips for speed

ATLAS STONES:
205 lbs x 5 reps to the 56" box

MEDLEY (274 lbs Farmers Walks with 1.5" handles/711 lb Chain Drag):
Carried the Farrmers Walks for 60' 3", then drag the chain for 108'. My goal was to do this under a minute. Gave the chain the "finger" after I was done. LOL
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_XgPtMLRMA

Shut it down after all that. It was a great event training day today!

Here are more things that the rest of the gang did...

Excessive, Zack, Laurion and "Big Ben" doing some Broad Jumps onto the tire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TzFc90tv8U

The broad jumps ended up to be a little competition. "Big Ben" was landing so quiet we were calling him "NINJA" or "DEATH FROM ABOVE" :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spOscBGrm5E

Double-overhand Axle Deadlifts by Zack, Laurion, Excessive, Big Ben and Sarge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIxXeJB8is4

Excessive's 503 lb Axle deadlift attempt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPNwaf94pOY

Zack Nims doing the Farmers Walk/Chain Drag medley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgwgLpeNVvY

Big Ben is going to try and workout with us at least twice a month. It will be great to get some workouts with him down in his town too.

Aloha,
HIGA

BryanSmash!

08-08-10, 3:17 am

Looks like fun! How thick was that axle?

mcbeast

08-08-10, 3:51 am

Looks like fun! How thick was that axle?

I think it is just over 2"

HIGA MONSTER

08-08-10, 3:02 pm

Looks like fun! How thick was that axle?

Eddie is right. An axle is 2" diameter.

Thats actually a homemade Axle.
I'm telling you all, if you want to make a decent Axle, just buy some 2" thick stock and buy a welder friend of yours some beer.

I bought an Axle from IronMind, but we also have that homemade version.

HIGA

BryanSmash!

08-08-10, 3:05 pm

Right on, did you buy cold rolled steel stock for your axle?

HIGA MONSTER

08-08-10, 3:18 pm

Right on, did you buy cold rolled steel stock for your axle?

I actually don't know cause my friend Rocco made it and he used to workout with us.
I would assume so.
Make sure its stock that can withstand multiple drops with weight onto the floor.

HIGA

BryanSmash!

08-08-10, 5:16 pm

Good deal, Ive been looking around for some extra stock at my job but havent found any suitable pieces yet. I can then weld it up on my off time.

HIGA MONSTER

08-09-10, 10:25 am

Good deal, Ive been looking around for some extra stock at my job but havent found any suitable pieces yet. I can then weld it up on my off time.

Another thing to consider is to use a bead that has a higher impact resistance.

My first Log & Farmers Walk handles that I ever had made is a great example.
The welder had me bevel cut the end caps on both implements. That way, he could fill it with more beading to ensure that it can withstand multiple drops.

I've had those pieces since 2000 and they are still solid. Never had problems.
The welder was a guy that worked for a company here in Seattle that makes Self-storage security gates and Railroad Crossings.
It was the best 18 pack of Coors Light I've ever spent!

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-10-10, 12:52 am

Shock Therapy fruit punch pre-workout (me likey this flavah!)

BODYWEIGHT SQUATS/PLYO JUMPS:
5 reps x 3 sets (squat down, then jump up as high and fast as I can)

FRONT SQUATS:
135 lbs x 5 reps
225 lbs x 5 reps
275 lbs x 2 reps
315 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A4g2NJo8aU
335 lbs x 9 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtq_oxMH5o
Zack reracking the bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaN7RTWt78U
335 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Ot8l04FcM

Zack doing 275 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHZkyQ2iefs

TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS:
135 lbs x 5 reps
225 lbs x 5 reps
315 lbs x 10 reps
405 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQtgXwSabdE
495 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODj9n0AHJR0

Zack doing 405 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-7TyjaNgM
Zack doing 495 lbs x 10 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYKZIiUsknA

HYPERS OF DEATH FOR TIME:
Zack called me out and said lets do a challenge of who can do 100 Hypers in the least amount of time.
This fuckin sucked after all the front squats and trap bar we did earlier.

Higa's attempt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xHyeBYEuug
Zack's turn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8hWaOBkoc

Nausea was there, but I didn't puke.

Torrent sour citrus post-workout

Train hard!
HIGA MONSTER

BIG BEN

08-10-10, 12:58 am

sounds like a solid session I especially liked the death ypers. E and I had a pretty good session down here as well, dispite my exhausted biceps for which I blame you, zack and your crazy rocks haha

BryanSmash!

08-10-10, 2:35 am

Nice session Higa, love those trap bar deads, dont see those too much anymore these days.

Thrawn

08-10-10, 3:14 am

Great work, brother!
Everytime when i see your vids, i am getting more certain i live in the wrong place =)
It sucks when you have to train alone all the time. Alone meaning, i am the only one in my gym that is serious about lifting anything heavy. I would love to have someone around to have fun challenges with. That beasts you up.

IMPRESSIVE little feat by Zack... squatting up that weight from a deadstop out of the hole. Now that is RAW power.

jandirigma

08-10-10, 7:14 am

Wicked sick man! I feel the pain just reading this page, hahaha!

HIGA MONSTER

08-10-10, 9:28 am

sounds like a solid session I especially liked the death ypers. E and I had a pretty good session down here as well, dispite my exhausted biceps for which I blame you, zack and your crazy rocks haha
Whatever dude, you guys wanted to do all those deadlifts on the Axle last Saturday! That puts alot of stress on the biceps too.

Nice session Higa, love those trap bar deads, dont see those too much anymore these days.
Thanks bro. It helps simulate a Car Deadlift too a bit. I hate doing them off the block cause I'm too big for the bar and it seems tight for me to get down.
At least we didn't do them off the block yesterday.

Great work, brother!
Everytime when i see your vids, i am getting more certain i live in the wrong place =)
It sucks when you have to train alone all the time. Alone meaning, i am the only one in my gym that is serious about lifting anything heavy. I would love to have someone around to have fun challenges with. That beasts you up.

IMPRESSIVE little feat by Zack... squatting up that weight from a deadstop out of the hole. Now that is RAW power.
Zack weighs 228 lbs but brings it everytime. I'm fortunate to train with him cause the kid has alot of heart.
Zack is going to compete up in Sequim this weekend as a 231 lb'er. He wants to qualify for NAS Nationals as a Lightweight now, since he already qualified as a Heavyweight at my "Strongest Apple" show this past June.

Wicked sick man! I feel the pain just reading this page, hahaha!
Bro, those Hypers sucked. I'm usually good at those too, but I was tapped from the previous exercises.

Have a good day!
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

08-10-10, 8:00 pm

Whatever dude, you guys wanted to do all those deadlifts on the Axle last Saturday! That puts alot of stress on the biceps too.

I didnt want to, I had to. Laurion didnt give me much of a choice ya know? I still hit 545, 10 pds over what I was expecting.

Good stuff, you and Zack are monsters! That 335 out of the hole does look pretty brutal. Btw, you gotta video you jumping..Need to see that..lol

BIG BEN

08-10-10, 8:33 pm

Whatever dude, you guys wanted to do all those deadlifts on the Axle last Saturday! That puts alot of stress on the biceps too.

haha well that can be eddie's reaon but I didn't actually do any axel deadlifting with the exception of that 1 attempt at the dbl overhand 335. Eddie was the one who got into the ego war with Laurion haha either way it was alot of fun

HIGA MONSTER

08-10-10, 11:55 pm

Btw, you gotta video you jumping..Need to see that..lol

Oh, so you got fat boy jokes now?
I see how it is...

HIGA

mcbeast

08-11-10, 1:14 am

Oh, so you got fat boy jokes now?
I see how it is...

HIGA

LMAO! Hey, I have 2 small rolls on my neck, I think I can enter the bulky boy club too?

But really, I gotta see it..

FITGYM

08-11-10, 1:38 am

some solid work Higa.

The videos are awesome. enjoyed the 100 hypers at the end. I know they hurt.

HIGA MONSTER

08-11-10, 1:49 am

some solid work Higa.

The videos are awesome. enjoyed the 100 hypers at the end. I know they hurt.

Thanks man. I'm usually good with those, but it was tougher with all the previous stuff.

HIGA MONSTER

C.Coronato

08-11-10, 10:29 am

Those hypers are CRAZY. Id like to do those, my low back really tightens up some times.

HIGA MONSTER

08-11-10, 11:51 am

Those hypers are CRAZY. Id like to do those, my low back really tightens up some times.

Zack and I are doing Sprint Intervals this morning at the school field.
After that, I'm going to beat his ass in the Hypers. We are going to do a slow count. Will post a video...

HIGA

Mr. Dead

08-11-10, 11:52 am

Anything goin' on, in here...???

HIGA MONSTER

08-11-10, 5:35 pm

"Cruising at da playground...ya know?" ABC

Since Zack is competing this Saturday up in Sequim, we took it outside and did some Sprint Intervals and some grip work.

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch kicker (pre-workout)
MYOFASCIAL STICK on my legs. Hamstrings were still sore from the "Hypers of Death" we did on Monday!

SPRINT 40 yards, then walk back:
10 sprints total.
Sprint one-way, then walk back. Lather, rinse, repeat. No rest in b/w.

Video of our last sprint. I sucked outta the gate on this last one. Usain Bolt shouldn't feel threatened by me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP07TNFI6Sk

GRIP WORKOUT:
I weigh 304 lbs and Zack weighs 227 lbs.

Bodyweight holds for time/Palms in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDWpM03bJK4
Zack's turn with palms in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2WQpoaJJ0

Higa double-overhand holds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOS2drIJ7vY
Zack's double-overhand hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5JCgBLxTEA

I ran outta Torrent, so we drank WHEY-PRO Cookies & Cream. (post-workout)
Along with 6 tablets of 100% Beef Aminos.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

08-11-10, 9:19 pm

Good stuff. If im not working Saturday I would like to make it out there.

HIGA MONSTER

08-12-10, 12:24 am

Good stuff. If im not working Saturday I would like to make it out there.

To Sequim?
If so, that would be cool bro. The contest starts at 10am sharp. They have 15 competitors so far.

"Sequim Crew Showdown"
Aug. 14th 10am

Competitor list:

Men LW
Mike Reed (Sequim, WA) (goes first, first event)
Anthony Nakashima (Nampa, ID) (goes last, first event)
Aaron Nakashima (Nampa, ID)
Conrad Larson (Seattle, WA)
Christopher Germond (Astoria, OR)

Men MW
Laurion Burchall (Seattle, WA) (Goes last, first event) "HIGA MONSTER"
Nate Bolling (Sequim, WA)
Breck Gault (Sequim, WA)
Zack Nims (Maple Valley, WA) "HIGA MONSTER"
William Dinwiddie (Springfield, OR)

Men HW
Matthew White (Bremerton, WA) (goes last, first event)
Elliot Baum (Spokane, WA)
Chris Henry (McCleary, WA)

Women LW
Krystin Vytlacil "The "Little Beast" (Lake Stevens, WA) "HIGA MONSTER"

Women HW
Lacy O'Key (Camas, WA)

I will be the head referee. I also got some Animal Pump samples that I am putting in the competitors goodie bags that Rage hooked me up with.

Hope you can make it!
HIGA

mcbeast

08-12-10, 1:09 am

To Sequim?
If so, that would be cool bro. The contest starts at 10am sharp. They have 15 competitors so far.

"Sequim Crew Showdown"
Aug. 14th 10am

Competitor list:

Men LW
Mike Reed (Sequim, WA) (goes first, first event)
Anthony Nakashima (Nampa, ID) (goes last, first event)
Aaron Nakashima (Nampa, ID)
Conrad Larson (Seattle, WA)
Christopher Germond (Astoria, OR)

Men MW
Laurion Burchall (Seattle, WA) (Goes last, first event) "HIGA MONSTER"
Nate Bolling (Sequim, WA)
Breck Gault (Sequim, WA)
Zack Nims (Maple Valley, WA) "HIGA MONSTER"
William Dinwiddie (Springfield, OR)

Men HW
Matthew White (Bremerton, WA) (goes last, first event)
Elliot Baum (Spokane, WA)
Chris Henry (McCleary, WA)

Women LW
Krystin Vytlacil "The "Little Beast" (Lake Stevens, WA) "HIGA MONSTER"

Women HW
Lacy O'Key (Camas, WA)

I will be the head referee. I also got some Animal Pump samples that I am putting in the competitors goodie bags that Rage hooked me up with.

Hope you can make it!
HIGA

Yeah, its a bit of a trip, well see. Depends If I work or not.

HIGA MONSTER

08-12-10, 1:32 am

Yeah, its a bit of a trip, well see. Depends If I work or not.

I totally understand.
I will be cheering on 3 of my training partners and hope they clean up over there while I am judging them strictly!

HIGA

mcbeast

08-12-10, 1:34 am

I totally understand.
I will be cheering on 3 of my training partners and hope they clean up over there while I am judging them strictly!

HIGA

Yeah, hope Laurion recovered nicely from our axle deadlift-off, lol.

HIGA MONSTER

08-12-10, 1:56 am

Yeah, hope Laurion recovered nicely from our axle deadlift-off, lol.

He's a fuckin machine. He's hungry and ready to compete this Saturday.

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

08-13-10, 2:10 am

mcbeast

08-13-10, 2:18 am

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch kicker (pre-workout)

30 MINUTES OF SPARRING:
3 minute rounds, with 1 minute rest in b/w

CRUNCHES ON 55cm BALL:
100 crunches

WHEY-PRO Cookies & Cream (post-workout)

Off to Sequim tomorrow afternoon!
HIGA MONSTER

You are one big, bad, conditioned mofo! Not cool..Makes us short fat guys look bad..

From the looks of it I wont be heading back to work til' Monday, I find out for sure tommorow afternoon. I will shoot you a text then.
If we do end up coming out, dont expect my wife to be all happy go lucky, I will be waking here up at 5am, lol.

HIGA MONSTER

08-13-10, 2:20 am

You are one big, bad, conditioned mofo! Not cool..Makes us short fat guys look bad..

From the looks of it I wont be heading back to work til' Monday, I find out for sure tommorow afternoon. I will shoot you a text then.
If we do end up coming out, dont expect my wife to be all happy go lucky, I will be waking here up at 5am, lol.

Cool bro.
The contest starts at 10am, so just let me know.

I am the Head Referee, so if I don't answer the text right away, please forgive me and don't triangle choke me. I heard you were working on your Adductors in the gym lately...

LOL,
HIGA

mcbeast

08-13-10, 2:22 am

Cool bro.
The contest starts at 10am, so just let me know.

I am the Head Referee, so if I don't answer the text right away, please forgive me and don't triangle choke me. I heard you were working on your Adductors in the gym lately...

LOL,
HIGA

Yeah, and my abductors! Pfft...Strongmen..

HIGA MONSTER

08-16-10, 9:24 am

We rode a 16 mile bike ride on the Cedar River Trail.

Mad props to my 6.5 year old daughter who rode all 16 miles with her Mongoose bike and doesn't have gears like me and my wife's bike.
It was HOT yesterday and that made it tougher on the way back.

Took us 53 minutes to bike one-way 8 miles.
Then we had a little water & snack break in the shade for us and proceeded to head back to the car the other 8 miles.
It took an hour & 12 mins to bike back the other 8 miles because it go so frickin HOT that I didn't think my daughter would mentally make it back.

She did though and I'm proud of her cause that ride kicked my ass. I can't imagine how tough it was for her with no gears.
The return trip was more uphill too.

HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

08-16-10, 11:07 am

wedge

08-16-10, 2:51 pm

Nice work in here. Like to see cardio involving the family.

HIGA MONSTER

08-17-10, 12:22 am

Haha, looks like she'll be a monster like dad! Tough kid. I would've probably thrown my bike into a ravine and walked the trail instead if I were in her shoes, hehe!

Nice work in here. Like to see cardio involving the family.

Thanks guys! No doubt, its cool to see your kids push through a tough situation like that.
Trying to keep the cardio up so I can get ready for the 'Warrior Dash" on 9/11!

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-17-10, 12:30 am

HOT day today in western Washington...

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch kicker (pre-workout)

165 lb DUMBBELL PRESS FOR REPS in 90 secs:
We decided to change things up a bit. I haven't done this event in a LONG time. It showed that I need to work on my flexibility a bit more.
65 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets (right & left hand)
115 lbs x 3 reps (right & left hand)
135 lbs x 3 reps (right & left hand)
165 lbs x 1
165 lbs x 7 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iegiuhIVzM
165 lbs x 6 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyJ7nooM0EY

INCLINE BENCH PRESS:
135 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 8 reps
275 lbs x 8 reps
135 lbs x 27 reps drop-set

PINCH GRIP 25 lbs plates and do One-arm rows:
Me & Zack doing our right hand video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DUkT4ZVl8s
Me & Zack doing our left hand video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfntDhNNiIQ

WHEY PRO Cookies & Cream plus 6 BEEF AMINO tablets (post-workout)

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

J Wong

08-17-10, 12:37 am

Those pinch grip DB rows look awesome. I am going to give them a try one day.

mcbeast

08-17-10, 12:46 am

Those pinch grip DB rows look awesome. I am going to give them a try one day.

Yep.

Grant, must have been fun training in that heat, eh?

HIGA MONSTER

08-17-10, 12:57 am

Yep.
Grant, must have been fun training in that heat, eh?

I felt nauseous after that 2nd set of DB Presses.
I think too though was that I took 2 scoops of Shock Therapy. I think thats too much for me.

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

08-17-10, 2:32 am

Nice pressin Higa, glad you didnt take the DB to the face, looked pretty close lol.

HIGA MONSTER

08-17-10, 2:37 am

Nice pressin Higa, glad you didnt take the DB to the face, looked pretty close lol.

That first set sucked.
I need to do those more often. Such a challenge of overall core strength.

The 2nd set of setting it down after every rep made a huge difference, but I gassed near the end. I need to work on a tighter core, flexibility and faster cleans.

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

08-17-10, 2:58 am

Stick some air conditioning or least a fan in that garage too, looked like heat was pretty crazy in there!

Thrawn

08-17-10, 4:04 am

Way to push it in those conditions, big man! Respect!

HIGA MONSTER

08-17-10, 9:18 am

Check out this video of Zack doing the same 165 lb dumbbell...kid weighs only 227 lbs and COMPETED IN SEQUIM 2 DAYS AGO and WON THE VIKING PRESS WITH 21 REPS.
You would think his upper body would be fatigued!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qe4mipHjEQ

This was his 2nd take on the video. The first take had an aborted upload for some reason.
Frickin kid is amazing to workout with.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-19-10, 12:27 am

I wanted to get some event training workout before my flight to Japan tomorrow afternoon.

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch kicker (pre-workout)
FOAM ROLLER for 15 minutes (IT bands, quads, lower back, lats)

TIRE PLYOS (27" tall):
5 jumps x 5 sets

30" TALL BOX JUMPS:
5 jumps

694 lbs TIRE FLIP:
10 flips in a row for speed

13" LOG CLEAN & PRESSES:
180 lbs x 8 reps
200 lbs x 6 reps
246 lbs x 6 reps
266 lbs x 3 reps
286 lbs x 1

ROLLING THUNDER HANDLE (one-arm deadlift):
90 lbs
135 lbs
180 lbs
192.5 lbs (Yea, I know I suck at this grip exercise...)

ATLAS STONES (chalk only):
205 lbs stone for 10 loads onto the 60" tall platform,
THEN immediately loaded the 255 lb stone to the 56" platform for 5 reps.

SLED DRAG w/290 lb keg & 90 lbs of plates in sled:
100 feet distance

Proteon bar (post-workout) cause I was a dumbass and forgot my Torrent at home cause I was rushing out of the house.

I fly to Japan tomorrow.
Having the ABC at the Samurai Fitness Center on Saturday at 2pm, then "Yokota's Strongest Man" on Sunday.

I will post up lots of pics and videos from Japan when I can. Will be taking my laptop with me.

Sayonara!
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

08-19-10, 12:28 am

HIGA MONSTER

08-19-10, 1:00 am

Knock it out of the park, Brother!!! And, know that the sushi challenge awaits, when you get back!!!

I've already won...

HIGA

FITGYM

08-19-10, 1:06 am

have some fun at the ABC while in Japan Higa.

Mr. Dead

08-19-10, 1:16 am

I've already won...

HIGA

Dude... You were sweatin' up a storm, at Big Bear... I could have finished both biscuits, easily... (Uhm... I know you were savin' room for later... *LOL*)

HIGA MONSTER

08-19-10, 1:30 am

have some fun at the ABC while in Japan Higa.

Thanks man! Will keep you guys informed!

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-19-10, 4:23 am

Amazing workout! That would crumble my ass...phew....

Enjoy Japan!!

jandirigma

08-19-10, 5:25 am

Enjoy Japan big guy! Attack the sushi and the iron! I should've been in Japan last year if the hotel and food wasn't so pricey. Great that you get to go there.

wedge

08-19-10, 10:38 am

Higa invading Japan...nice.
Spread the iron brother.

Thrawn

08-19-10, 11:34 am

Higa invading Japan...nice.

I have this vision now of Higa getting off that plane like Godzilla, tearing up the city in a tantrum until he finds some decent food and a gym =)

Mr. Dead

08-19-10, 11:36 am

I have this vision now of Higa getting off that plane like Godzilla, tearing up the city in a tantrum until he finds some decent food and a gym =)

I had the very same image...

Thrawn

08-19-10, 11:38 am

I had the very same image...

I am gonna watch CNN very closely now. I bet its some 'vision of things to come' =)

HIGA MONSTER

08-19-10, 12:12 pm

Enjoy Japan big guy! Attack the sushi and the iron! I should've been in Japan last year if the hotel and food wasn't so pricey. Great that you get to go there.

Higa invading Japan...nice.
Spread the iron brother.

I have this vision now of Higa getting off that plane like Godzilla, tearing up the city in a tantrum until he finds some decent food and a gym =)

I had the very same image...

I am gonna watch CNN very closely now. I bet its some 'vision of things to come' =)

Nice...you guys are crazy.
Although, I have had some of the best sushi at Narita Airport. If I ever get a layover at Narita, I am a happy man cause they got some killer grindz there!

Godzilla? Who needs Godzilla when I got Pikachu?

HIGA MONSTER

Tempus

08-21-10, 8:17 pm

Good luck man. Kill it!

HIGA MONSTER

08-24-10, 11:20 pm

Gorgeous day in Seattle, so had to take it outside.
Plus, its not as frickin hot as it was in Japan!!

SHOCK THERAPY wild-punch kicker (pre-workout)

STAIR RUNS (39 steps up to the top):
Run up and down for 10 sets (390 total)

PLYOS ONTO A BENCH underneath "The Hawk's Nest":
5 jumps x 5 sets w/1 minute rest in b/w then,
3 jumps x 5 sets w/1 minute rest in b/w.
Totalled 40 standing jumps onto this bench, AFTER running stairs.

RUN UP THE STAIRS AGAIN TO THE GYM for another 39 steps.

TORRENT ZERO (post-workout)

The bench is kinda tall for me, because it comes up to my hip. Not sure of the exact height, but one day I will bring a tape measurer and find out.
Had a funny compliment that 2 ladies were walking by and said, "that's pretty darn good for a guy your size." LOL

310 lbs of sexy Animal baby...
HIGA MONSTER

Tempus

08-25-10, 1:34 am

Thats 310 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal right there.

What was that bench made out of? Concrete? Did you crack it? Is it still standing?

BryanSmash!

08-25-10, 2:23 am

Pretty darn good for a guy of any size if you ask me lol.

HIGA MONSTER

08-25-10, 2:43 am

Thats 310 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal right there.
What was that bench made out of? Concrete? Did you crack it? Is it still standing?

Haha! The bench is made of stainless steel or aluminum.
I should take a video next time and measure it.

The bench is found at the gates on this picture, but you can't see it. They have these all over the north gate area.
I just wanted to give you an idea where I do stair runs and where these benchs are located.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Qwest_Field_north.jpg

Pretty darn good for a guy of any size if you ask me lol.

I'm trying man. I've been working hard on them.
With training partners like Tyler and Zack, its tough to catch those guys on plyos.

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-25-10, 3:00 am

HIGA MONSTER

08-25-10, 3:18 am

Impressive work, Grant!

310lbs of pure inspiration to me =)

I GOTTA try some plyos some time. I BET its torture, but i am pretty sure that if done with some good training buddies its a fun thing to do.

I don't think its torture.
I think its a great way to get your nervous system "firing" and it will transfer well to Strongman.

IMO, I feel like they have helped my Tire Flip alot.

If you have never seen this video, here is Tyler making 46" look easy for a triple.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTXU_5TyvdY

Now you see what I gotta deal with?
HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-25-10, 3:37 am

I meant 'torture' in a fun way for me; I am kinda slow, lack explosiveness, so it would be excellent exercise for me. It would torture me cause i cant stand it if i suck at something =) And i probably would at this.

Sounds like an exercise i can really have some benefits from!

Impressive video... 46 inch... 116cm! Just measured it out here in my room. Pretty big jump from a static position.

HIGA MONSTER

08-25-10, 1:25 pm

Mr. Dead

08-25-10, 1:31 pm

What's up, in here...???

HIGA MONSTER

08-25-10, 10:40 pm

SHOCK THERAPY wild-punch kicker (pre-workout)

YOKE WALKS (60 feet distance):
405 lbs for 60 ft
505 lbs for 60 ft
605 lbs for 60 ft
705 lbs for 60 ft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8u81U13-es
755 lbs for 60 ft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVlEHjEbAA
Zack doing 705 lb Yoke/200 lb Keg carry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn32RD3Vnto
Zack doing 755 lb Yoke/250 lb Keg carry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N99nIA8h5qs

FARMERS WALK (60 feet distance):
184 lbs each hand for 60 ft
274 lbs each hand for 60 ft
294 lbs each hand for 60 ft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKQDozLEQeY
Zack doing 274 lbs, then deadlifting them for reps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMdl64R784k

SLED DRAG TILL FAILURE w/290 lb keg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efc3Y5pUGno

I got 1 more week till I compete in Gatineau, Quebec for the "North America's Strongest Man" contest. Ready to fuckin bring it to Canada.
Zack is getting ready for the NAS Nationals in Reno, NV in November. Kid wants that Pro LW card. He missed it by 1 point last year.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-25-10, 11:12 pm

Here is our "Stupid Grip exercises of the week" video. We did this after the Sled Drag:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8N7fBnNWs

HIGA MONSTER

Brick By Brick

08-26-10, 1:59 am

Very nice work, Higa. Zack is a beast, can't wait to see him get his pro card this year.

HIGA MONSTER

08-26-10, 2:27 am

Very nice work, Higa. Zack is a beast, can't wait to see him get his pro card this year.

Yup, he has been waiting all year for redemption.
Losing Nationals by one point last year has been eating him from the inside. He can't wait, and so can't I.

HIGA

jandirigma

08-26-10, 3:42 am

Crazy strong bro! Zack's a monster! Transfer your strength to me so I can knock out all my spar mates!

HIGA MONSTER

08-26-10, 10:45 am

Crazy strong bro! Zack's a monster! Transfer your strength to me so I can knock out all my spar mates!

Yea brah! Sending the POWER to you all the way from Seattle to the Pinoys cuz. Thanks for the comments.

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

08-26-10, 11:49 am

Outstanding work! Love it! Pinching that 25lb plate made me smile, that one is a bastard for sure =) Some good speed on the yoke, Grant... impressive.

Zach is looking good and confident. Redemption it shall be.

Aggression

08-26-10, 12:21 pm

niCe videos, my man. Solid work, as always. I'm gonna start uploading videos on the daily as well. I like the idea.

Mattman33

08-26-10, 3:27 pm

i just have to say thanks for posting the videos in this thread. you have no idea how motivating they are...i had the chance to train with atlas stones yesterday and went back and looked at you videos to help get fired up. i ended up with PR's across the boards. i managed to load the 270lb to a 5 foot platform, and even began working with the 310lb. i managed it to my lap, and will work on it the next time.

like i said, thanks for the motivation from you and zach. good luck to you both in your upcoming contests.

HIGA MONSTER

08-27-10, 12:53 am

Outstanding work! Love it! Pinching that 25lb plate made me smile, that one is a bastard for sure =) Some good speed on the yoke, Grant... impressive.
Zack is looking good and confident. Redemption it shall be.
Yea man, I really hope he pulls through this year at Nationals. Thanks for the positive comments.

niCe videos, my man. Solid work, as always. I'm gonna start uploading videos on the daily as well. I like the idea.
Personally, I think its easier to do. Not too many people like to read someone's workouts. They relate more to the video blogs instead.
Can't wait to hit the ABC with you in Vegas my man. I need some posing tips...LMAO

i just have to say thanks for posting the videos in this thread. you have no idea how motivating they are...i had the chance to train with atlas stones yesterday and went back and looked at you videos to help get fired up. i ended up with PR's across the boards. i managed to load the 270lb to a 5 foot platform, and even began working with the 310lb. i managed it to my lap, and will work on it the next time.

like i said, thanks for the motivation from you and zach. good luck to you both in your upcoming contests.

Braddah, I'm glad I can be an inspiration. That is very humbling to me. I hope that I can help others, cause I remember learning from others too.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-27-10, 12:58 am

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch kicker (pre-workout)

FOAM ROLLER: I did about 20 mins on the quads, IT Bands, lats, biceps and chest.

HYPERS:
25 reps x 2 sets to warm up the lower back

JOGGED 1.5 miles in the Qwest Field north parking lot.

PLYOS onto that same bench by the "Hawks Nest":
5 jumps x 5 sets w/30 seconds rest in b/w. 25 jumps total.

I landed way higher on them than Tuesday's workout, so I was glad cause Zack and I did alot of sled drags yesterday and my quads were sore.

TORRENT sour citrus (Post-workout)

Gonna take Friday off and do lots of foam rolling, plus see my chiropractor tomorrow afternoon.
Hitting the Warehouse early Sat morning with the rest of the gang.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

mcbeast

08-27-10, 1:39 am

Foam roll away my friend..I have been doing the same. It hurts so..good? I should be stopping by this weekend! Gotta save my energy for sunday tho, ha.

Shukin

08-27-10, 10:01 pm

Give em hell in Quebec Hiaga san!
will that event be televised? Would love to cheer you on.
Tabernac!

Shukin

jandirigma

08-28-10, 2:21 am

Guess I should get on with a foam roller. Must be painfully good, eh?

ROCKIN-RANDALL

08-28-10, 8:14 pm

Thanks Higa !! The Yoke , Tire Flip , & Stone was a whole
new exsperance in Training... What a Great Group of Animals !!

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 3:29 am

Thanks Higa !! The Yoke , Tire Flip , & Stone was a whole
new exsperance in Training... What a Great Group of Animals !!

Your welcome!
I am uploading videos right now...will post them on my Journey after they are all up.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 3:29 am

Guess I should get on with a foam roller. Must be painfully good, eh?

Its good shit bro. Always travel with one, or I use my softball too if you think the foam takes up too much room in the suitcase.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 3:31 am

Give em hell in Quebec Higa san!
will that event be televised? Would love to cheer you on.
Tabernac!

Shukin

It will be televised nationwide in Canada only. On RDS and TSN, so it will be broadcast in French and English.
They always do a good job with the TV production of that contest.

HIGA MONSTER

Shukin

08-29-10, 7:57 am

I Wonder if they have a chilli's there?

I will try to find a way I can watch it on the net.
Unleash Hell!

Shukin

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 12:22 pm

I will try to find a way I can watch it on the net.

Shukin

I don't think so. The TV producers send a copy of a DVD of the finalized version of the contest.
I can burn you a copy when I get it in the late Fall.

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 12:53 pm

This was my last event training before the Gatineau contest.
I fly out to Ottawa this Thursday night on a red-eye and get to Ottawa Friday morning.

I was surprised to see BIG BEN there at the Warehouse cause I didn't know he was coming, but he goes back to school next week and wanted to get one more event training session before he goes back to college.

ROCKIN RANDALL made his first trip to the Warehouse too. It was great to meet him.
EXCESSIVE also made his last trip to the WAREHOUSE, so I was glad I could workout with him one last time.

Shock Therapy wild punch kicker (pre-workout)

PLYOS:
Jump onto side of 694 lb tire: 5 jumps x 5 sets. 25 total
Jump onto 29" box: 2 jumps x 2 sets. 4 total
Jump onto 32.5" box: 2 jumps x 6 sets. 12 total

13" LOG CLEAN & PRESS:
180 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
200 lbs x 5 reps
246 lbs x 2 reps
246 lbs x 3 reps
266 lbs x 6 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOy0w6QbYT8

I have to do 270 lbs in the Gatineau contest. I was pissed cause my friend said I was pressing off my toes and I believe him since my quads were getting tired.

694 lbs TIRE FLIP:
Me and "Big Ben" flipping it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkoBSWY2wL8

I have to flip a 955 lb tire in Gatineau for 80 feet, so I just wanted to get a light "tire pump" set. Ben is starting to kill this tire now!

ATLAS STONES:
205 lb stone x 5 reps x 2 sets
250 lb stone x 5 reps

Here are more videos...

Kristyn doing an Axle Press of 129 lbs. She weighs 145 lbs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2GQN2eGU5U

"Rockin Randall" trying the Yoke Walk for the first time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvKjynoo74

"Rockin Randall" trying to flip the 694 lb tire with "Big Ben" and "Excessive"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBK44YDm8rc

Scott Hughes warming up on Clean & Jerks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WqZZAh9Bz4

Scott Hughes going heavier on Clean & Jerks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tkw7GKYC8c

John pressing a 125 lb stone overhead. He had a major knee injury a couple months ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXpbo98xqzI

Kristyn doing a 185 lb stone load:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbCln8w5gto

Kristyn trying the 250 lb stone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tfQpCpAo8A

Max LeFebvre maxing out on the Yoke with no belt. He had walked 30 feet already b4 I started filming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGeyeejifI

Stupid tire flipping techniques:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SEOhVnUSA

Excessive's Wii "Hula Hoop on Wii Fit" exercise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuv2dVbsisA

BIG BEN jumping onto 2 tires 48 1/2" tall:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54YFqZX4sB8

Tyler Scott jumping onto same tires WITH NO WARM-UP for 3 jumps:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJiYsZozwKo

It was great to see Excessive and have a good workout with him one last time. I wish him well on his new journey and hope to workout with him again next time he is in Washington.

I'm just doing some light explosive lifting this week and lots of cardio/drags to keep my legs fresh.
I compete on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 3 events per day.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Shukin

08-29-10, 8:25 pm

Great Videos!
Man Ben can Jump, and really move that tire. Looks like you have a great team to work out with.
(Excessive's Wii "Hula Hoop on Wii Fit" exercise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuv2dVbsisA) was a different video I think...

I am glad you post these videos because I am much more of a visual learner and it is good to see what can be done. Good luck this weekend.
Shukin

HIGA MONSTER

08-29-10, 10:52 pm

(Excessive's Wii "Hula Hoop on Wii Fit" exercise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuv2dVbsisA) was a different video I think...

Shukin

No brah,
I was just making fun of Excessive in that video. Cause everytime he goes to Plyo jump, he reminds me of the Wii Hula Hoop game.

LOL,
HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

08-29-10, 11:32 pm

Haha, the "hula hoop". At first I was wondering what the heck it was!

BIG BEN

08-30-10, 2:32 am

saturday was a blast. My personal favorite "stupid tire flipping techniques, do not try at home!" hahaha

HIGA MONSTER

08-30-10, 10:36 am

saturday was a blast. My personal favorite "stupid tire flipping techniques, do not try at home!" hahaha

Haha! You guys were fools in that video.

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

08-30-10, 6:30 pm

My boy Pete Marcoff came by to workout with me and Zack today. It was great to see him, plus he is getting ready for NAS Masters Nationals on 9/18.

Shock Therapy wild punch (pre-workout)

PLYOS onto my Electrical Box (27" tall):
5 jumps x 5 sets. 25 jumps total

SNATCHES:
bar x 10 reps
95 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
155 lbs x 2 reps
155 lbs x 3 reps
175 lbs x 2 reps
175 lbs x 1
185 lbs x 2 reps
212.5 lbs x 1
212.5 lbs x 1

FRONT SQUATS:
135 lbs x 8 reps
225 lbs x 8 reps
315 lbs x 8 reps

BACK SQUATS:
315 lbs x 8 reps
345 lbs x 8 reps
365 lbs x 8 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg-XHyQ5tu8

Zack Nims 335 lbs x 8 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5mMtZdbYYc

HYPERS:
50 reps in a row
25 reps x 2 sets w/30 secs rest in b/w

TRUCK PUSHES AROUND THE BLOCK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgT7TyJvcEM

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout)

Later!
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

08-30-10, 6:45 pm

Nice session, there, HIGA!!!

Tempus

08-30-10, 7:02 pm

Truck pushes. heheh. Way to think outside the box and get a great tan.

HIGA MONSTER

08-31-10, 1:04 am

Nice session, there, HIGA!!!
Thanks brotha!

Truck pushes. heheh. Way to think outside the box and get a great tan.
You gotta do what you gotta do. If the vehicle is too light, have your training partner push on the brakes a bit.
Aint no excuse that you can't do some truck pull training if you don't have a Prowler or Truck pull harness. We can make do with what we can.

We had a great workout. Wasn't heavy, just alot of volume.
HIGA MONSTER

Shukin

08-31-10, 5:18 am

I got exhausted just watching the truck push video...

Nice work!

Brick By Brick

08-31-10, 9:20 am

Nice session, Higa. I must compliment you on your snatches.

HIGA MONSTER

08-31-10, 10:28 am

I got exhausted just watching the truck push video...
Nice work!
I need to do those more often. We used to do them all the time, and it was nice to get some of that in yesterday.
Zack fuckin HATES when I make him do that. He was hating them more after all the squats we did yesterday.

Nice session, Higa. I must compliment you on your snatches.
Whatever girl! I need to up the weight on that lift! But thanks for the compliment.

My form is horrid on Snatches, but I'm trying to get better on it.
It transitions well for Tire Flipping, so thats why I do them.

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

08-31-10, 10:31 am

I didn't have time to upload Zack's video yesterday of our truck push.

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPFJTeW3PsU

HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

08-31-10, 12:39 pm

Pretty cool pushing that truck with the kids in the back, good to see the whole family getting into training in some aspect. Bet they had a great time!

Shukin

08-31-10, 6:37 pm

Dude Zack's video is sick, it was like watching a good underdog movie, I literally found myself tensing my legs as I was routing for him to complete, really good stuff!

I think I will start out with Oscar's car before moving to trucks....

By the way, I have been in touch with Yoshii and Chris, from the Yokota challange, thanks for the intro.

Shukin

SailinScotty

08-31-10, 8:02 pm

I didn't have time to upload Zack's video yesterday of our truck push.

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPFJTeW3PsU

HIGA MONSTER

That was sweet. Not sure if the truck has a tow hitch on it but if it does elitefts.com has this for an attachment. http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=114&pid=2020

I've thought about getting to push around my SUV but need to find a partner first that's consistent on training.

HIGA MONSTER

09-01-10, 1:13 am

By the way, I have been in touch with Yoshii and Chris, from the Yokota challange, thanks for the intro.

Shukin
Right on. They are great guys and have come along way in Strongman. Yoshii is a beast for a guy his size.

That was sweet. Not sure if the truck has a tow hitch on it but if it does elitefts.com has this for an attachment. http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=114&pid=2020

I've thought about getting to push around my SUV but need to find a partner first that's consistent on training.
Cool link, but man the shipping is high!
I need to find a welder friend and see if he can rig something up like that, because I got a tow hitch on my Honda CR-V.

When you back in town?
HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

09-01-10, 1:18 am

Shock Therapy wild punch kicker (pre-workout)

FOAM ROLLER for 20 mins:
(quads, IT bands, lats, triceps)

SPARRING:
Four 3 minute rounds with a client, with 1 min rest in b/w.

CRUNCHES ON A 55cm ball:
8 sets of 25 crunches (200 total)

PLANKS ON A 55cm ball:
45 seconds hold x 4 sets
1 minute hold x 6 sets

Torrent sour citrus (post-workout)

Tomorrow is my last workout before flying to Ottawa.
Zack is coming over to the house.
I compete Sat, Sunday and Monday. 3 events per day.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

BryanSmash!

09-01-10, 2:14 am

Good luck Higa!

HIGA MONSTER

09-01-10, 2:34 am

Good luck Higa!

Thanks bro!
HIGA MONSTER

SailinScotty

09-01-10, 2:17 pm

Cool link, but man the shipping is high!
I need to find a welder friend and see if he can rig something up like that, because I got a tow hitch on my Honda CR-V.

When you back in town?
HIGA MONSTER

I'm home now just been busy the last two weekends. I got about another two weeks home. Good idea on the welder. I'll check with a couple guys from work. Best of luck this weekend in Ottwa.

HIGA MONSTER

09-01-10, 6:04 pm

Last workout before I fly to Ottawa tomorrow night...

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch (pre-workout)

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION MACHINE: 10 minutes
FOAM ROLLER: 10 minutes

PLYOS onto a 25" box:
5 jumps x 5 sets (25 total)

HYPERS:
25 reps x 2 sets (50 total)

POWER CLEAN & PRESS:
bar x 10 reps
95 lbs x 8 reps
95 lbs x 6 reps
155 lbs x 5 reps
155 lbs x 2 reps

JAVOREK COMPLEX 5,4,3,2,1 (cleans, press, squats & bentover rows) 10 secs rest in b/w:
205 lbs x 6 reps video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmTwg6PdfwU

I was going to do 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 with 205 lbs, but it was too much weight.

155 lbs x 5,4,3,2,1 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_59ANtLW8-A

I wore the appropriate shirt today. If any of you have not tried a Javorek Complex, you should.
I was a pussy today cause you are supposed to hold onto the bar the whole time, and I didn't do that after the squats.
However, I am trying to save my grip for the contest this weekend.

Later! Holla at your boy...
HIGA MONSTER

Mr. Dead

09-01-10, 6:35 pm

Lookin' good, HIGA!!!

HIGA MONSTER

09-01-10, 6:42 pm

Lookin' good, HIGA!!!

Thanks bro!

HIGA

ROCKIN-RANDALL

09-03-10, 1:56 am

Have a Awsome Trip Bro..!!
Hope You reach them Golden Goals..
& any $$$ that may come with it. :)

Aggression

09-03-10, 2:41 pm

Good luck this weekend, BigHIGA

Awesome videos bro. That 5,4,3,2,1 looked killer

jandirigma

09-04-10, 8:30 am

Nice session. Hehe, I know that Javorek Complex, but I also heard and tried of the Javorek complex for shoulders only (dumbell press, lateral raises, upright row, bent-over lateral raise).

HIGA MONSTER

09-09-10, 11:57 pm

SHOCK THERAPY wild punch (pre-workout)

Five 3 MINUTE ROUNDS OF SPARRING w/1 min rest in b/w

One 5 MINUTE ROUND OF SPARRING

CRUNCHES ON 55 cm ball:
300 total

Torrent (post-workout)

I got a light cardio today cause the "Warrior Dash" is on Saturday.

I have a photo shoot tomorrow with a photographer from The Seattle Times at the WAREHOUSE, so will be able to get some event training tomorrow.
He wants to take pics of me flipping tires, dragging chains and a Log Press.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

09-10-10, 6:32 am

HIGA MONSTER

09-10-10, 9:46 am

Nice bro, don't scare the camera guy! Hey, what martial art did ya spar in?

Its just boxing bro...the only martial art I took was in high school and that was Judo.

HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

09-10-10, 10:13 am

Its just boxing bro...the only martial art I took was in high school and that was Judo.

HIGA MONSTER

Sweet. Hehe, I'm into boxing and did a little Krav Maga.

HIGA MONSTER

09-10-10, 5:04 pm

To quote the photographer, "This is surreal!! What an awesome place to workout at!"

Shock Therapy wild-punch (pre-workout)

TIRE PLYOS:
10 jumps x 2 sets

694 lb TIRE FLIP:
10 flips x 2 sets

875 lb TIRE FLIP:
6 flips x 2 sets

ATLAS STONE PRESS OVERHEAD:
205 lb stone x 5 presses (clean & press each rep and pause at the top for picture)

LOG PRESS:
180 lbs empty Log x 5 reps
246 lbs x 6 reps
266 lbs x 6 reps
300 lbs x 2 reps

711 lb CHAIN DRAG:
60 feet drags x 6 sets

Staff photographer Alan Berner had alot of fun taking pics of me today. He had never seen a place like the WAREHOUSE with so many unorthodox stuff to lift.
He just started that column "Northwest Wanderings" at the beginning of this summer, and it has gotten rave reviews.

I was wearing my black "ANIMAL" t-shirt during this shoot, so hopefully there will be alot of shots with our logo being shown proudly.
This bi-weekly column will be in the actual newspaper, and will also be an online version.

He took some videos too of me flipping the tire and dragging the chain.

As soon as this gets posted into the paper, I will forward the link.

Have a good weekend!
HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

09-11-10, 12:09 am

Nice reppin' Animal there! Congrats with the shoot, bro.

Shukin

09-11-10, 9:36 pm

saw the new BB blog post with all the pics, very exciting!
Brian Shaw is huge!

Way to go Higamonster.

Shukin

HIGA MONSTER

09-14-10, 10:49 am

Jesse Marunde would have been 31 years old today.
Happy Birthday big bro...you are always missed.

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)
Torrent (post-workout, after the puking feeling subsided...)

I did 5 sets of 20 reps squats in his honor. Total of 100 reps before 6am PST
(135 lbs, 185 lbs, 205 lbs, 215 lbs, 225 lbs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnS7J8NjUB4

I wanted to do a heavier set of 20 reppers, but my legs are still trashed from doing the "Warrior Dash" this past weekend.

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

09-14-10, 5:51 pm

Great tribute, Higa!
Honorable sets to honor a great man!

HIGA MONSTER

09-15-10, 9:15 pm

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)

FOAM ROLLER: 20 minutes cause my legs, lower back were fried from all those squats yesterday.

INCLINE BENCH PRESS:
135 lbs x 15 reps
135 lbs x 12 reps
185 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 8 reps
250 lbs x 4 reps
275 lbs x 2 reps
315 lbs x 2 reps

CLOSE GRIP INCLINE BENCH (shoulder width apart on hands):
225 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets

LAT PULL DOWNS (palms in)/DB SIDE LATERALS circuit:
15 reps x 3 sets with no rest in b/w sets

FLAT BENCH FLYES/DB TRICEP EXTENSIONS circuit:
15 reps x 3 sets with no rest in b/w sets

INCLINE BENCH FLYES/DB BICEP CURLS circuit:
15 reps x 3 sets with no rest in b/w sets

PINCH GRIP two 35 lbs plates together & hold for time with both hands:
30 seconds x 4 sets (15 secs rest in b/w)

HANGING PLATE FINGER CURLS w/45 lb plate:
15 reps x 4 sets for both hands. Do one hand, then do the other.

TIGER CLAW KUNG-FU APPARATTUS:
15 squeezes with the fingertips x 4 sets

Bud Light (post-workout drink) ;)

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

jandirigma

09-16-10, 1:23 am

Great sets and great beer. Love the combo!

Thrawn

09-16-10, 4:11 am

Big workout! Gotta love it!
Hope you enjoyed the beer =)

HIGA MONSTER

09-18-10, 6:33 pm

Shock Therapy pre-workout

TIRE PLYO JUMPS/FARMERS WALKS for 160 ft. (80 ft each way):
I did 5 standing jumps onto the tire, then grabbed the empty 94 lb Farmers Handles and walk 80 feet, then turn and walk back another 80 feet.
Lather, rinse, and repeat.
5 jumps + 160 ft Farmers walks x 5 sets (total of 25 jumps & 800 ft of Farmers)

LOG PRESS:
180 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
210 lbs x 3 reps
246 lbs x 2 reps x 2 sets
276 lbs x 1 rep x 2 sets
296 lbs x 1
301 lbs x 2 reps video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3q1Dd1ktAc

SANDBAG PICK & CARRY (40 ft each way):
Wanted to get some cardio, so I blasted my legs with this circuit.
My last pick was awful with this IronMind sandbag!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FulV3UvHevI

More videos...
Zack Nims (240 lb Sandbag carry, 250 lb keg carry, then drag both implements in a sled):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9c1xZOi060

Laurion Burchal (240 lb Sandbag/200 lb Keg carry, then drag both items in a sled):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L7dBnQPAo4

Have a good weekend,
HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

09-19-10, 4:17 am

Good work!

jandirigma

09-19-10, 10:44 am

Hmmm, the sandbag carry just gave me an idea on torturing my trainees if they finally come over!

HIGA MONSTER

09-19-10, 3:15 pm

Good work!
Thanks bro. Looking forward to THE CAGE this weekend.

Hmmm, the sandbag carry just gave me an idea on torturing my trainees if they finally come over!
Yea, sandbag training is no joke. The one thing about the IronMind sandbag is that it gets kind of slick after picking it up multiple times (perspiration).

The next time I do that drill, I'm going to lay it on its side and pick it up that way.

HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

09-19-10, 3:19 pm

Yea, sandbag training is no joke. The one thing about the IronMind sandbag is that it gets kind of slick after picking it up multiple times (perspiration).
HIGA MONSTER

Hmmmm. Interesting. I was going to use an old sportsbag i have for this kind of training... but i am pretty sure that one will also become pretty slippery when wet...
Is that really a no-no for sandbag training, or just something like 'not handy, but deal with it'?

HIGA MONSTER

09-19-10, 9:24 pm

Hmmmm. Interesting. I was going to use an old sportsbag i have for this kind of training... but i am pretty sure that one will also become pretty slippery when wet...
Is that really a no-no for sandbag training, or just something like 'not handy, but deal with it'?

Its fine but just be aware that it will be tougher to pickup as you sweat on it during a workout.
Also, watch when you drop your old sportsbag. The material may split on impact with all the sand in there.
The IronMind sandbag is pretty tough so that it doesn't do that.

HIGA

Thrawn

09-20-10, 6:59 am

Its fine but just be aware that it will be tougher to pickup as you sweat on it during a workout.
Also, watch when you drop your old sportsbag. The material may split on impact with all the sand in there.
The IronMind sandbag is pretty tough so that it doesn't do that.

HIGA

Alright, then i will use it until the bag has had its life.

HIGA MONSTER

09-20-10, 9:42 am

Alright, then i will use it until the bag has had its life.

You can always patch the bag with good old duct tape.
That makes it even MORE slicker to grab.

You may have seen our "YOU SUCK" sandbag in older videos I posted.
It weighs 370 lbs and is an old Army dufflbag filled with sand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooDGtmJqdy0

There is probably 3 rolls of duct tape on that bitch...

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

09-20-10, 5:55 pm

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)

Foam roller: 10 minutes

HYPERS:
25 reps x 4 sets = 100 total

HANG CLEAN & PRESSES:
bar x 10 reps
95 lbs x 6 reps
115 lbs x 4 reps
155 lbs x 4 reps
175 lbs x 2 reps
195 lbs x 2 reps
215 lbs x 1
225 lbs x 1
235 lbs x 1

PLYO JUMPS onto 25" box + FRONT SQUATS circuit:
5 jumps, then immediately go to Front Squats.
5 jumps + 135 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
5 jumps + 185 lbs x 5 reps
5 jumps + 225 lbs x 5 reps
5 jumps + 250 lbs x 5 reps

PUSH-UPS + CRUNCHES circuit:
25 push-ups + 25 crunches
20 push-ups + 35 crunches
15 push-ups + 40 crunches.
I did this circuit non-stop.

Amino 2700 3 tablets and a Whey Pro (post-workout)

Gotta go shower then head to work. Later!
HIGA MONSTER

Thrawn

09-21-10, 3:57 am

You can always patch the bag with good old duct tape.
That makes it even MORE slicker to grab.

You may have seen our "YOU SUCK" sandbag in older videos I posted.
It weighs 370 lbs and is an old Army dufflbag filled with sand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooDGtmJqdy0

There is probably 3 rolls of duct tape on that bitch...

HIGA MONSTER

LOL, no i hadnt seen that before! Haha, i can imagine that being one nasty mofo to get grip on.
I just love the idea of taking my old trusty gym bag to the grave. It has served me well for over 8 years. But adding the tape... sound like good fun =)
GREAT lift by Zack, tho! Way to dig in and get it up there.

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)

Foam roller: 10 minutes

HYPERS:
25 reps x 4 sets = 100 total

HANG CLEAN & PRESSES:
bar x 10 reps
95 lbs x 6 reps
115 lbs x 4 reps
155 lbs x 4 reps
175 lbs x 2 reps
195 lbs x 2 reps
215 lbs x 1
225 lbs x 1
235 lbs x 1

PLYO JUMPS onto 25" box + FRONT SQUATS circuit:
5 jumps, then immediately go to Front Squats.
5 jumps + 135 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
5 jumps + 185 lbs x 5 reps
5 jumps + 225 lbs x 5 reps
5 jumps + 250 lbs x 5 reps

PUSH-UPS + CRUNCHES circuit:
25 push-ups + 25 crunches
20 push-ups + 35 crunches
15 push-ups + 40 crunches.
I did this circuit non-stop.

Amino 2700 3 tablets and a Whey Pro (post-workout)

Gotta go shower then head to work. Later!
HIGA MONSTER

Outstanding work! Combining plyo's with frontsquats... that sounds like a hard cookie.

HIGA MONSTER

09-21-10, 9:47 am

LOL, no i hadnt seen that before! Haha, i can imagine that being one nasty mofo to get grip on.
I just love the idea of taking my old trusty gym bag to the grave. It has served me well for over 8 years. But adding the tape... sound like good fun =)
GREAT lift by Zack, tho! Way to dig in and get it up there.

Outstanding work! Combining plyo's with frontsquats... that sounds like a hard cookie.

I have had that "YOU SUCK" sandbag since 2001. Thats how awesome duct tape is. :)

I used to train with it to simulate a Husafeldt Stone thats why. We would set the sandbag on top of a keg, then pick it up and carry it.
9 years and more rolls of duct tape later, still going!

Like I said, its an old Army dufflebag. It can last a while, but expect some splitting after time.

HIGA MONSTER

Tempus

09-27-10, 2:52 am

Grant you rock. Thanks for hanging out and crushing calves with us. Had a wonderful time. You've always got a home in LA if you are ever in the area.

Shukin

09-27-10, 4:42 am

Looks like serious fun, if I don't move to Hawaii I think I might move to WA, to train with you.

Shukin

HIGA MONSTER

09-28-10, 2:11 am

Grant you rock. Thanks for hanging out and crushing calves with us. Had a wonderful time. You've always got a home in LA if you are ever in the area.
Yea brah, it was a blast! Great to see you guys and to meet Azn-beef!

Looks like serious fun, if I don't move to Hawaii I think I might move to WA, to train with you.

Shukin
You know it! Just let me know bro!

HIGA

HIGA MONSTER

09-28-10, 2:14 am

I had 20 mins to kill in b/w clients, so did a quick Upper Body circuit.

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)

FLAT DB CHEST PRESSES (15 reps each, non-stop):
25 lbs
30 lbs
35 lbs
40 lbs
45 lbs
50 lbs

INCLINE DB CHEST PRESSES (15 reps each, non-stop):
25 lbs
30 lbs
35 lbs
40 lbs
45 lbs
50 lbs

Ultra Whey Pro (post workout)

My chest and triceps were pretty pumped!

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER

09-29-10, 8:09 pm

I wanted to get a quick lift in, with little time.

Shock Therapy (pre-workout)

DEADLIFTS (load, lift, load, lift, repeat...):
135 lbs x 10 reps
225 lbs x 10 reps
275 lbs x 10 reps
315 lbs x 10 reps
365 lbs x 10 reps

Double-overhand grip on all.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

Shukin

09-29-10, 8:26 pm

I wanted to get a quick lift in, with little time.

I can learn from this, With my schedule I am often pressed for time, the speed/intensity looks like the way to go.
How many days a week are you working weights and how many doing strong man stuff, looks like you got a busy schedule of family, work, contests, etc. Yet you always seem to get an intense workout in.
Respect,
Shukin

HIGA MONSTER

09-29-10, 9:14 pm

I can learn from this, With my schedule I am often pressed for time, the speed/intensity looks like the way to go.
How many days a week are you working weights and how many doing strong man stuff, looks like you got a busy schedule of family, work, contests, etc. Yet you always seem to get an intense workout in.
Respect,
Shukin

3 days a week: weight training
1 day a week: Strongman events (usually Sat mornings)

I am flying back to Vegas tomorrow night, so i wanted to get some Deadlifts in before flying.
If I am in a pinch, I'd rather get volume in rather than max weight. We can get alot done in 20 mins if you apply yourself accordingly.

I'd rather get 20 min Circuit Training in rather than not workout at all and beat myself up cause I didn't suck it up and train.

HIGA MONSTER

J-Dawg

09-29-10, 9:52 pm

HIGA MONSTER

09-29-10, 10:45 pm

HIGA, hope you don't mind brother--Gave you some props about the awesome Seattle Times write-up here: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?p=1021149 You're a great representative of Animal and awesome ambassador for the sport of strongman.

Whoa, I'm honored J-Dawg.

I am still in shock that I was on the front page of our metro newspaper. I'm glad that I can be a representative of Animal and that all of Washington state can see that I am a part of this family.
Wearing the Animal shirt is a statement...the hardcore lifters know who we are. And now its in print in our newspaper here in Washington, AND online to share to others!

Repping Animal Pak is a badge of honor for me that I will keep "shining" up.

Mahalo to you all,
HIGA