The 6000 LB Challenge

[ExtraMile]

musketeer did it in 7.50... next time I try this Im gonna try and get 8.00mins.

 

[djeclipse]

I have to say I am a bit disappointed. I would have thought there would have been a better turn out for this. So far not counting me and my wife there have only been 2 that have taken the challenge.

Is trying this just not all that interesting, or does it seem like too much work? I can't imagine it would interfere with people's programs too much...

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I will do the challenge as soon as I can, but I do feel it will interfere with my training at this point. I am at a point right now where I am just starting to make PR's on the big lifts (squat, deads, etc., as well as playing way too much soccer 3-4 times a week. I know I am at the limit right now as to what my body can take without over training, I am pretty sure a workout like this would set me back, I would not be able to recover enough to continue on with my regular training.

It is a great challenge, I do like that it is achievable for a wide range of people due to the flexibility of either more weight, less reps, or less weight more reps. Yet is hard no matter what weight/ reps you are using.

 

[ExtraMile]

Im gonna try this again but with clean and presses instead of muscle snatch and use 88lbs this time instead of 66.
8 sets of 8 reps then a set of 5. Total reps - 8x8 = 64 + 5 = 69.
69 reps x 88lbs = 6072

maybe I will wear a belt so I can do continental cleans when I get tired...

 

[bblazer]

Video it!

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[ExtraMile]

Video it!

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I will but it will be on a shorter bar because I would do it at home and thats all I have at home. Maybe Ill try it on wednesday as thats my next rest day

 

[samsonov]

This seems like a cool challenge. I'm in.

 

[bblazer]

This seems like a cool challenge. I'm in.

Video it if you can, but at least make sure to post up your results.

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[Tblock1]

Video it if you can, but at least make sure to post up your results.

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I got 30 reps in about 3 minutes 30 seconds at 95 lbs with clean and jerk to try it out. Next week or sometime this week I'll do the full thing and video it. Boy, I felt great after that though, it was great ednurance work, as I don't power clean or clean and jerk often.

 

[ExtraMile]

thing is, if I do these at the gym say I use 88lbs the bar will be at my ankles because the 10kg plates are so small...

 

[bblazer]

thing is, if I do these at the gym say I use 88lbs the bar will be at my ankles because the 10kg plates are so small...

Use 10kg bumper plates. All bumper plates are the same size - roughly the size of a 45lb.

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