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If you ever want to make training Duck Walk hard as balls, grab a dip belt, a handle, and put it on a sandbag. I think this is the most cumbersome approximation of an event I have ever used in training. I am hoping it makes the event on the day much easier. Anyway go bow some bars and bust some bags too while you are at it! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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Sandbag Squats working down in depth every set. This was my first set at the high squat really focusing on pushing hips through and pulling the bag high. Then transitioned into more quad focus at lower heights. I am using these, zercher squats, and trap bar deads to replace back squats for this mesocycle. Extra variation, volume, and specific skill development. Theoretically it should work out great. I'll let y'all know. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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3 months ago

First workout after USS Arkansas Strongest. Starting off into a higher volume block to build some muscular endurance and hopefully shed some fat during the heat. Set 4 of 225 on a high incline. Hoping to push this exercise over the next weeks and see if I can get close to a 300lb strict overhead press before the end of the year. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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4 months ago

Had a great time at USS Arkansas Strongest. I got 2nd on the day in the 275 lb class by a point. Great job to other heavies and my fellow podiums EJ Van Bosch and Landon Woodfield. Happy for some success while fighting the boys a class up from me. Not everything went to plan but fairly happy. 2 event wins, a 2nd, and a 4th. Overall best log of the day at 305. Got 325 just above my head but lost it. Thanks to S.A.M. Photography for the image above. Looking serene on my warmups. Now to plan my next phase for a big pull at King of the Floor in Searcy 8/1. Go bow some bars! taken in Arkansas State Fair Grounds by @bowenbars

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4 months ago

Last set of 585 axle this week. Supposed to be 3x5 but it was slowing down on me on this last set so called it at 3. First time having a block of axle deads and they drastically reduce the number of reps I can handle. Position and leverage make a big difference. Also trying not to ramp in training to hammer my erectors and hopefully get them ready for a big pull the first of August. Hopefully I'll get a big deadlift PR for my birthday. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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5 months ago

Overloading dip/drive and holds on log. Looking pretty ridiculous but I'm too lazy to take everything off and reload it after pressing. 405 can look pretty stupid if you don't try. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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6 months ago

This week on Bowen Builds. Making a log more loggy. I have not gotten around to building my 12" wooden log yet so I'm improvising. I need to cut some stall mats and get some lashing straps for the interim. That said today is a vet wrapped yoga mat.. while a little squishy not too bad. At least it makes me move into the correct position. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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6 months ago

Shout out to @heartforgedstrength and @scottylimbaugh_strongman for putting on a great show. Well paced with plenty of warm up time for the athletes. That being said my grip is trashed. I need to practice more with Dinnie handles. Had a good pressing day with plenty in the tank. This was my 3rd lift at 305. Very happy with it and hoping to push it further. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at #arkansasstrongest2026 taken in Rhino Fitness by @bowenbars

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Last few singles before the Rhino Rumble in Searcy AR. Just working technique at 215. Not very well prepped for this one. Graduating RN school in May so I have not had my mind on strongman. Still plan to go have fun and support all the local guys and see what kind of showing I can put together. Have not touched a Dinnie implement so we shall see how that goes😬. Life happens and sometimes you can't devote as much as you would like to your hobbies/passions. That's ok. They will still be there for you when you get back to them. Sometimes you improve from some time away. Get ready Searcy it's almost time to bow some bars #rhinorumble26 taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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6 months ago

Dead tired. First day off shift. Sat in class or in a car from 7-5. Coming back into deadlifting after taking a break from comp and it's kicking my butt. 565x3 on axle deads. Should be doing 5's but my CNS is fried. Do what you can people. It's never all sunshine and rainbows. Go bow some bars taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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6 months ago

First time getting to play with my 125's since I got them. Last set I miscounted and was a rep short. That being said, I don't have any heavier dumbbells so I'll be progressing by increasing the bench angle. 15° is checked off so moving on to 30° next week and so on until I can't do 8 reps. I will work in that range until I can progress again. Got to be creative when you are limited on equipment. Both my ingenuity and get-r-done fueled by Blacklabel Supplements Coconut Lime Pre-Workout. Link in Bio for my discount code. Best tasting Pre-Workout I have ever had in all seriousness. Spiel over. Go bow some bars! taken in Stuttgart Fire Department by @bowenbars

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7 months ago

Kicking off at 11 eat. 10 for those back at home. Watch me struggle with all of the big boy weights because I didn't make middleweight. And I'm competing in the open. Below is the Livestream link.

https://www.youtube.com/live/6Q4cyvHmO_0?si=mG_jg6u3RYR66T8y by @bowenbars

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7 months ago