The cube method for strongman is an unbelievable value as a stand alone product. About the author brandon lilly is the creator of the cube method, and currently trains at berea barbell in berea, ky. Just perform the main compound movements and choose what accessory work you want to do. I actually want to buy the book, ive got too much respect for the author to want some free version. The cube method for strongman is the strongman training program that has taken athlete after athlete to the next level of strength. Did a lot of research and decided the cube method for strongman was a great way to keep getting stronger at the gym lifts, practice strongman events. Apr 18, 2020 the cube method utilizes a back to basics architecture that programs periods of heavy, explosive, repbased, and body work on the big three lifts to form each cycle. Even if you are not a competitor but want to be a great overall strength athlete, this is a good choice.
The book lays out the workout program, including conditioning days. Strongman online method romanijska 19, 18105 nis rated 4. As of this publishing, brandon holds the number one ranking in both the 308s, and super heavy weight raw, with. One of the most unique and interesting aspects of the juggernaut method is the progression schematic. In the book brandon goes over specific weight percentages and set and reps that should be performed during the cycle. That said, the ebook is only 69 pages long and more than half of it centers around brandon lillys philosophies about life rather than the actual cube method. But, the juggernaut website doesnt seem to sell it. A journal for serious strength athletes, june 2011, vol.
I have already read starting strength, 531, beyond 531 and some bodybuilding type stuff arnolds bible and joe weiders book, but i look for good books for strength trainingstrongman training. Behdad salimi iran won the super heavyweight class at the 2010 world weightlifting championships, along with th. The cube method for strongman is a training manual written by multiple worlds strongest man competitor josh thigpen. I fb messaged brandon lilly but i figure hes a busy guy so it could take a while to get a response. The cube method for strongman lays out a complete program for a strongman athlete. Get the cube method for strongman e book at get my other book the performance nutri. If anyones interested in brandon lillys cube method heres the excel spreadsheet. The cube method for strongman free download as word doc.
See more ideas about strongman, powerlifting, bodybuilding. I dont know about you guys but when i first started training for strongman it was pick a. Not specific to powerlifting, the juggernaut method will help athletes of many disciplines get stronger. I have been really wanting to try beyond 531, but dont real.
The cube method utilizes a back to basics architecture that programs periods of heavy, explosive, repbased, and body work on the big three lifts to form each cycle. The follow up to the most revolutionary strongman training program ever developed is here. Those new to the sport of strongman may find themselves lost and confused when it comes to training. Nov, 2019 the strongman training camp ebook is a game changer for the sport, and when combined with a solid training program will make you unstoppable. Here is an excerpt from the book that outlines the basic philosophy of the program note. Questions about the cube method i recently purchased the cube method book, and, while i like the general idea of the program, the specifics are a bit confusing to me. Strongmen have been hitting pr after pr taking their strength to levels previously not imagined. Just finished up a 10 week cycle of the cube method. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Jun 25, 2015 we started out by creating a free 12 week strongman program that anyone can receive by signing up for our email list and added two program ebooks, the cube method and the refugee method, after that.
Dec 05, 2012 the cube method is a comprehensive program that will help you take out all of the uncertainty in your training and finally give you a definitive program to help you to achieve your goals. Lilly gives you a lot of freedom when choosing your assitance work for this program. I think his 531 approach is good for moving event training if you have a partner who can time your runs. Based upon juggernaut training systems and chad wesley smith, the juggernaut method incorporates significant amounts of submaximal work to build work capacity in the lifter without overly taxing the cns. Had some questions from some people about the ladder drills and foot work for the cube so here is a little vid that hopefully explains it a little better. Because the cube method is an actual powerlifting program, it is designed as a 10 week cycle. Time to take the guesswork out of powerlifting training. The cube method is a fairly new routine gaining popularity. Cube is another one of those, aimed squarely at a 10week programme for a powerlifting meet. Sign up today and receive our youtube 250k ebook for free. Brandon lillys cube method program spreadsheet lift vault. Here is a short list of my powerlifting achievements.
The most fun you will have training for powerlifting. It combines and rotates heavy days, rep days, and explosive days in a way that has never been done before. Cube method squat reps sample workout from ebook youtube. What is the juggernaut method the juggernaut method grew out some simple training cycles i had my athletes doing. Without having access to strongman kit, i never got the. As such, the program is structured around peaking in the 10th week. In another 4 weeks i will hit 6 months on the cube method for strongman 2. This is a twelveweek strongman and strength training cycle, designed to build you up to a competition at the end of the twelve weeks and get you stronger across the board. Cube seems to be the most well rounded approach i have ever seen when approaching the strongman puzzle. My girlfriend and i are both testers for brandon lilly and his cube method, and all of our training is planned out by him. Time to take the guesswork out of strongman training. Cube method vs 531 strength and power the gripboard. Every ten weeks, youre supposed to compete andor do a gym mock meet to test your new 1rms.
We are currently looking for strongman contests, along with more powerlifting meets. One the bright side i had a 30lb pr on deadlift, unfortunately i didnt make any progress on my other 2 lifts. The cube method for strongman by josh thigpen goodreads. The cube method is not just another powerlifting program. I still run a hybrid of 531 and the cube method myself, so its an interesting read for me to say the least. This allows for the guess work to be taken out of getting.
The cube method for strongman juggernaut training systems. The third and final edition of the revolutionary cube method for strongman is here. I dont really understand how 3x3 matrix is a cube method. If youre interested in doing the cube method, youll probably want to snag a copy of 365 strong for reference material. This method was created, and has been used by brandon lilly himself.
Plus get all the latest and greatest powerlifting, weightlifting and strength training. Dec, 2012 the cube method for strongman is an unbelievable value as a stand alone product. I can overhead press just fine so i can still train for strongman but 531 isnt very good for that. The journey to the cubehow the cube method was formed. This is a twelveweek strength and strongman training cycle, designed to prepare you for any type of strongman competition and increase both max weight. When you order the cube method for strongman you will also get these free bonus products. Josh thigpen and kalle becks knowledge and experience of a combined 32 years in the sport have culminated with this guide.
Brandon lillys cube method program spreadsheet 2020 lift. Answering questions about the cube method for strongman. All information written here is ed material and cannot be reprinted without written permission. I had the mock meet today and overaal pretty disapointed in the results. Brandon is a top ranked powerlifter, author of the cube method, and 365strong, as well as a respected strength coach.
The performance nutrition encyclopedia is the ultimate book for nutrition and supplementation information. Brandon lilly is a beast with huge raw and geared powerlifting totals. But the cube method for strongman is not just another weightlifting program. A quick intro to the cube method for those of you that dont know how i model my training, this is my second week of my deadlift wave so it is a speed week. Brian shaw tied the big z at the 2010 wsm, but lost on countback, but the message was clear. The cube method ebook can be found on amazon or jts strength. Week 1heavy work week 2explosive work week 3repetition work i call it cube tr. Brandon has trained at some of the worlds best powerlifting gyms including westside barbell, lexen xtreme, and guerrilla squad barbell. The strongman training camp ebook is a game changer for the sport, and when combined with a solid training program will make you unstoppable. We recently released the ebook telling the story, training, and nutrition behind 3 time worlds strongest man brian shaw which was a great read. Without having access to strongman kit, i never got the chance to tackle the event days each week but once i move nearer to a gym that has some strongman kit i shall be revisiting this one. In particular, im wondering why the intensity of the suggested weights is so low.
A strongman needs to be a wellrounded athlete with speed, endurance and technique. As weve already established, being gymstrong isnt enough. There is a ton of great information, even if you do not plan to run the program. Last year, i used a combination of chase karnes 531 for strongman and the cube method. Cube method info please if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The cube method is a comprehensive program that will help you take out all of the uncertainty in your training and finally give you a definitive program to help you to achieve your goals. I have been using the cube for my pressing events though and like that a lot. Powerlifter log cube method training logs forums t. A journal for serious strength athletes, december 2010, vol. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Hi guys, i search for good books about strength training and strongman. The knowledge and experience of a 10 year career in powerlifting the cube method has given me the greatest multiply, and raw totals in my career.
With that in mind, a bodybuilding or powerlifting routine probably isnt the best way to. The kicker is that i have a minimal strength, so right now im working on conditioning where id like to be focused for 6 months, then id like to spend 6 months doing strongman event work. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Ladder and agility for cube method for strongman youtube. This works great for my bench, squat and deadlift, but since it doesnt suggest a real routineprogression for the overhead press overhead presses are just done for several sets of 812 reps on a 4th bodybuilding day, as laid out in the cube ebook, i am doing the strong15method for the press. It hasnt been easy i started this company 6 years ago because i was fired from my job for competing in china and made starting strongman to follow my dreams. I normally intend for a 5rm to be done around 85% and my athletes would complete their set of 5 with 85% and juggernaut. He just released his new 531 ebook called beyond 531.
I read most of the ebook, but i didnt go through the nonprogramming parts in much detail. I have already read starting strength, 531, beyond 531 and some bodybuilding type stuff arnolds bible and joe weiders book, but i look for good books for strength training strongman training. Dec 25, 2012 cube method squat reps sample workout from ebook valdi kerfis. This new book takes the principles of the first two programs to another level and creates an absolutely complete.
In the revolutionary cube method for strongman ebook you will learn. The cube method is the powerlifting training program that has taken athlete after athlete to the next level of strength. Home products tagged cube method cube method sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. So far, in the 16 weeks taking out deload weeks, i have put on 65 lbs on my bench press, 70 lbs on my squat, and nearly 100 lbs on my deadlift. If youre looking for a cube method calculator, blackironbeast is your best bet. This calculator is for the improved cube program described in his book 365 strong. Juggernaut training method base program spreadsheet 2020. Feb 04, 20 did a lot of research and decided the cube method for strongman was a great way to keep getting stronger at the gym lifts, practice strongman events and iron out my weaknesses.
My waves are 3 weeks for squat bench and deadlift and they are modeled like this. This method of training is designed to help you gain strength in a consistent manner and is there every step of the way to keep you on track. Ive identified the strongman competition id like to compete in next year for the curious its the charm city strongwoman competition. A journal for serious strength athletes, december 2010. This program will allow you to increase your strength in a carefully calculated approach. Powerlifters have been hitting pr after pr taking their strength to levels previously not thought possible.
I recently purchased the cube method book, and, while i like the general idea of the program, the specifics are a bit confusing to me. We are both powerlifters, having started to compete early this year and now with a couple meets under our belts. Without having access to strongman kit, i never got the chance to tackle the event days each week but once i move nearer to a gym that has some strongman. Why your deadlift sucks and how to fix it by anthony fuhrman sale. May 01, 2020 contents1 juggernaut training method overview2 juggernaut training books3 juggernaut base method program spreadsheet3. Once linear gains stall theres a bunch of intermediate programmes that can be used 531, texas method, madcow, and so on and so on.
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