British Strongman Podcast: Recent Episodes

Josh Lancaster and Shane Jerman

Josh Lancaster (Lean Body Strength Club) and Shane Jerman (MST Systems) collab

long term flexibility
short term positioning
ideally weight distribution
how should we move the bar
fixed axle, what’s the difference?

In this episode of the British Strongman Podcast, we discuss Imposter Syndrome and it's affect on Strongman competition.

🤔Many of us have felt like imposters at one point or another in our lives. Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, this feeling can be very debilitating. But how do we deal with imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to Strongman competitions?

😊It’s important to understand that imposter syndrome is actually quite common. It’s estimated that 70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. So, if you’re feeling like an imposter, know that you’re not alone.

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️One of the best ways to deal with imposter syndrome is to talk to someone about it. This can be a friend, family member, therapist, or even a coach. Talking about your feelings can help you to understand them better and can also help to dissipate some of the power that they hold over you.

🤙Another way to deal with imposter syndrome is to focus on your positive accomplishments. Write them down and refer back to them when you’re feeling like an imposter. This can help you to remember that you are capable and that you have proved it in the past.

🎯 Finally, it’s important to have realistic expectations. No one is perfect and everyone has room for improvement. When you’re feeling like an imposter, try to remember that everyone experiences these feelings at times and that you’re not alone in this.

This podcast is all about bringing access to Strongman programming and technical excellence to everyone.

Content credit to Josh Lancaster and Kurtis Cusimano.

📷 Instagram: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh_lancaster_strongman_u80kg/

Shane: https://www.instagram.com/mstsystems/

Kurtis: https://www.instagram.com/the_strongman_psychologist/

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In this episode of the British Strongman Podcast, we discuss ways that have helped us stop going dizzy on the log press. This podcast is all about bringing access to Strongman programming and technical excellence to everyone.

Content credit to Josh Lancaster and Shane Jerman.

📷 Instagram: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh_lancaster_strongman_u80kg/

Shane: https://www.instagram.com/mstsystems/

👨‍💻 FREE 14 Day Trial Strongman Technical Coaching:

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0:00 Strongwoman Pathway (UK)

8:47 Becky Noon Client Case Study

21:34 Programming Principles For Busy Women

38:34 How To Prioritise When Only Time For A Short Prep

43:38 Mollie’s Coaching Philosophy

46:42 How To Come Back From Injury 52:49 Mollie’s Ideal Client - 3 Principles

6 Week Trial With Mollie: https://www.britishstrongmancoaching....

In this episode of the British Strongman Podcast, we discuss whether things are overrated or underrated. We discuss Eddie Hall, SBD Belts, and Back Squats.

This podcast is all about bringing access to Strongman programming and technical excellence to everyone.

Content credit to Josh Lancaster and Shane Jerman.

📷 Instagram:

Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh_lancaster_strongman_u80kg/

Shane:

https://www.instagram.com/mstsystems/

👨‍💻 FREE 14 Day Trial Strongman Technical Coaching:

https://www.britishstrongmancoaching.com/products/innercircle14dayfreetrial

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0:00 Pathway For Aspiring Weight Class Strongman (Tested and Untested)

34:26 How To Get From 250kg - 350kg Deadlift

In this episode of the British Strongman Podcast, we talk about the idea of still getting stuck in and committed to the competition, even if your prospects of winning are low. Next we talk about the next trends in Strongman (and also what we'd like to see). We also break down Dan's axle clean and jerk technique from numerous angles.

This podcast is all about bringing access to Strongman programming and technical excellence to everyone.

Content credit to Josh Lancaster and Shane Jerman.

📷 Instagram: Josh:

https://www.instagram.com/josh_lancaster_strongman_u80kg/

Shane:

https://www.instagram.com/mstsystems/

👨‍💻 FREE 14 Day Trial Strongman Technical Coaching:

https://www.britishstrongmancoaching.com/products/innercircle14daytrial/

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:16 ✅ Training Specificity Importance?

12:48 ✅ Cardio For Strongman?

27:18 ✅ Training Phases Simplified!

39:37 ✅ Periodisation For Injury Prevention!

43:50 ✅ Considerations For Natty Athletes?

50:31 ✅ How To Balance Training With Life!

1:05:02 ✅ Pre-Workout Nutrition For Strongman

In this episode of the British Strongman Podcast, we talk about the idea of embracing your personality traits and how this transfers to elite performance. Josh and Shane react to: World's Strongest Man u80kg | WIN or DIE trying.

Watch the full @Official Strongman COM documentary here: https://youtu.be/dlplFLtI0Ic

This podcast is all about bringing access to Strongman programming and technical excellence to everyone.

Content credit to Josh Lancaster and Shane Jerman.

📷 Instagram: Josh:

https://www.instagram.com/josh_lancaster_strongman_u80kg/

Shane:

https://www.instagram.com/mstsystems/

👨‍💻 FREE 14 Day Trial Strongman Technical Coaching:

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0:00 Flash's Weight Cut Protocol (From 4 Weeks Out)

7:10 Sweat Protocol Baths vs Sauna

17:22 Water Loading Hack

19:25 What We Do Once We've Made Weight - REHYDRATION

27:03 How Much Do We Find Ideal To Cut For Maximum Performance

34:13 The Resources We Have Used To Learn To Cut

37:04 Why You SHOULDN'T Cut Weight

42:11 The TRUTH About Cutting Weight For Strongman

How to watch
Luke's predictions
Details of the Record Breaker scheduled attempts Thanks to Luke Davies (Kaos Strength)

Liquid chalk we have enjoyed the most in the last 12 months.

Option 1 Affinity Grip Jizz:

'Alien Grip Jizz. A highly concentrated liquid chalk that offers a grip thats "outta this world"... eurgh. A pea sized drop will see you through most of your grip work and the unique colour and formula will leave very little residue. Less Jizz, less mess.'

Personal review: I like the fact a little goes a long way. Can use effectively and create less mess than powder/block chalk in terms of volume per effective dose.

https://www.iamthecaveman.com/product-page/alien-grip-jizz

Option 2 MyProtein:

'Our Liquid Chalk can be used in all of your training sessions to reduce sweating and improve grip strength. Apply to hands or feet as required. After use we recommend using soapy water to wash the product off. Do not taste or swallow and it is always best to test first on a small patch of skin to check for any reaction.'

Personal reviews: This is the first liquid chalk I used approx 6 years ago. I’ve tried cheaper alternatives that have generally never been anywhere near as good, so always returned to this.

https://amzn.to/3rK3gDl

Discover the most important personality trait to be successful in Strongman...
What do people misunderstand about Shane...
Shane's biggest regret...

Is experience overrated?
Learn the most important variables for achieving long term success...

Discover what it takes to make it to the top...
Learn how you can help Shane on his journey...

How Josh failed farmer's, and how you can avoid this...

0:00 MST Systems App release and offer!

11:39 Strongman Technical MasterClass details

1️⃣ Find out our protocols we use to manage knee pain with ourselves and our clients

2️⃣ Find out the exercise that has magically reduced shin splints on moving events for MST members

1️⃣ How to manage your own ego?

2️⃣ How to be mentally prepared for the events?

3️⃣ What you should expect from the comp organisers/promotors?

let us know if you agree ?

Athlete
Vision for Clash and Weight Class Sport
Strengthlete

England's Strongest Man Qualifiers
Our top tips to training grip

suit wraps, sleeves?
speciality bars?

Skill
Strength
Assistance?

goal setting examples to help enhance motivation!
rounded back squat...ego lifting or can it be beneficial?

Programming/workout tips to keep motivation high during the off-season!

Britain's Strongest Man chat
Dumbbell tech/cues to try
Shane's plan for YouTube content and comp coverage!

How we're going to take Strongman Weight Class sport into the next era!

What is the Strength Register?
Should MST, Lean Body Strength Club, Kaos, and 3D Strength work together to put on a 'super show' for the men's weight classes?

ANXIETY... can we manage it holistically, and how can it affect training?
STRENGTH REGISTER - the new go-to Strongman events/fixtures/results resource!
Details of new MST ebook designed for people getting into the sport!

England’s Strongest Woman, England’s Strongest Man
FitXpo
Brit’s u120s a good idea?
BNSF Results
Someone to record results officially?

FitXpo preview, come see Shane on the Conteh stand
Come and see Lucy Underdown smash the deadlift world record
Come and see England's Strongest Woman on Saturday and England's Strongest Man on Sunday

Fasting vs regular meals?
Tracking vs intuitive eating?
Is eating meat essential?
Don't get pigeon-holed!

How to prep for those events hard to measure?
How to prepare for different comp kit
How we should manage our expectations

Throwing bags for sale
Can Lean Body Strongman Programming method work for bigger guys and/or guys taking gear?

MST drop pads!
MSTBOT development
Visions for elite comps for the weight classes
Client success

Full show summary!
Excited news regarding OSG qualification!
Plans for future!

How important is grip for Strongman?
Best way to train grip in terms of carryover?

belts, sleeves, brands we recommend
learn Shane's ritual to save his comp day being ruined by the shits!

how far should we step out?
should our footwork mechanics change as we go heavier?
is bracing overrated?
where should you have your hands?

belt clean vs Continental/ belly clean
to jerk or to press?
try these cues to help your clean!

in depth breakdown, common errors and simple fixes
learn why the cues you've always been told may not work for you
how important is tacky and which is the best?

Top tip on deadlift bar path
Top tip on finding what angle to start your clean
Top tip on finding the best position for yoke

Learn how you can come and be coached regularly by Josh and Shane!

Learn from the coach of Tommy Lovell (WSM u80), and Becca Lorch (current America’s Strongest u64)
How can weightlifting benefit Strongman?! What are the ideal ratios for Strict Press:Jerk?
Coaching methodology discussed (another successful style of coaching that is very different to both Josh and Shane)
Lots about drugs

Limited to first 10 people to send payment!
Saturday 1st May 12pm - 4pm Lean Body Strength Club
List 3 events you want to work on on the PayPal receipt
Kickstart your comp season!
Perfect for guys who have to travel a great distance to us!

learn when he’s gonna pull 400
will Dale and Shane log 200
drugs chat
learn Dale’s naughtiest secret 🤫
plans for Britain’s Strongest Man u120kg and long term vision for Strongman sports development

Learn about the champion mindset!
Weignt cut protocol and psychology!
Who is the main rival to the OSG crown?
Who are/what is ‘The Liteweights’?

£1000+ in prize money direct to athletes
Official Strongman Games Qualification Spot
Learn who’s going to be going for the win and which records you can expect to be broken!
Learn about our sponsors and who is helping out!

peptides, and scenarios where they may be useful for recovery?
SARMS - crash course in Cardarine and Ostarine!
being a fake natty

FREE stone programme progressions, perfect if you are struggling of thinking how you progress with access to only one stone (will work for sandbag too)
Learn how we progress endurance holds such as Forward Hold, Hercules Hold
Learn about the benefits of undulating intensities (in simple terms)

Getting back in shape after lockdown!
Nutrition simplified!
Learn what we eat to make us feel good and work towards our goals!

Should Strongman equipment be standardised?
What do we want to see at grassroots comps vs National comps?

why you could be missing the boat if you’re not strengthening flexed AND extended spine positions for Strongman/woman
why being strong with a rounded back and banana back is essential for Strongman success
how you may to start to explore strengthening these specific positions safely and effectively

Find out the biggest mistakes people are doing when training moving events, learn how to avoid them!
Learn how we get our clients to peak their 'moving events'!
Learn our protocols to build a massive recovery capacity (can even do this during lockdown!)

Head through on log?
Playing to your strengths...upper body strength vs Oly approach
Learn where else you will use 'head back' in Strongman
Do we need to 'build tissue' to get stronger, hear two sides

How we think you should approach you squat training!

Learn from the coach behind the World's Strongest Man u90kg (Ngarimu)!
In depth discussion into varied training methods and protocols that you can go and apply right away!
Listen in to 3 performance coaches learning from each other!

What we would spend our £200-£400 lockdown home gym budget on...
Bag over bar/bag throw technique programming and things to aim for

What we’ve enjoyed the most!
What we plan to do in 2021!
Help us!

The biggest errors we see in intermediate to advanced lifters, and why trying to hold the stone high may be killing your gains!
How optimal technique may be different depending on body type!
Belt shelf vs low hip?

The qualifying route from amateur to World's and how to get noticed?
Giants Live, Official Strongman, Ultimate Strongman, UK's, Strongman Champions League simplified
Online qualifier process, and how we think it should go!

which elbow sleeves/knee sleeves we recommend and for which exercises?
why round back deadlifting may be a safer way to pull!
how to inroduce round back deadlifting into your programme whilst minimising risk!

World's Strongest Man debrief!
Goals, mindset and values!
Forward hold programming (he came first when he won Europe's)!
Importance of a support network that you can rely on!

World's Strongest Man 2020
Free MST squat programme
Intro to round back deadlifting

Guide to goal setting whilst training with minimal equipment
How this phase of training will improve the big picture
Our FREE training programme you can steal, rinse, repeat

All about front carries, which technique is best and how to programme!
Should you train all year round or just when in a comp?
BTB Sleeves review!

Can you do well 'natural' as an international Strongwoman?
Nutrition protocols you can use to perform well and feel good!
Can an advanced level lifter receive value from a coach or should you stick to the methods that have got you good in the first place?
The importance of water (and how water levels can be manipulated to make weight)

How much gear does he actually use?
What went on at UK's Strongest Man?! (Paul finished 4th!)
Learn Paul's approach to longevity!
Farmer's technique and some great cues and programming methods for Forward Hold!

Lots of free coaching for you guys to implement on five of the most common Strongman events
Analyse your old training videos and tag us in your new ones!

Covid expecatations and how to keep on track no matter what
Marketing advice for coaching businesses, don't try and sell a steak at a veggie market
Importance of a 'low barrier offer' and how this can flood people into your business
Shout out to Andrew Clayton @runningstrongman give him a follow for coaching!

How often should we MAX!
Programming theory for you to apply to your training!
How to build a 400+ deadlift
How to peak for a max squat!

Return of MOFO (uninvited I may add)
Details of MST and MOFO collab ebook/ programme
Learn how we can seamlessly bridge the gap between rehab and training
What you should do next time you're injured (take us up on our partnership offer hehe)

BSM u90 events revealed and discussed
How to peak for a max squat in 8 weeks
How we are keeping our knees feeling healthy
How you can make the Mofo isometrics more relevant to you, to increase both recovery and performance

New theme tune hehe
Overhead Masterclass workshop details, 18th October with Josh and Sarah Davies (Team GB Weightlifter), Sarah currently has the highest female overhead lift in OSG lb for lb qualifier with a 126kg barbell FTOH
Log press technique/programming fixes (building on from Shane's insta educational vid!

Untested vs Tested (Dan is current BNSF champ as well as untested England's Strongest Man)
What drugs he uses?
Aside from winning competitions, which records does he have his eyes on?
Advice for beginners, learn how Dan can help you!

Most common Strongman injuries and how to deal with them
How to manage your niggly tendinitis (elbows, knees etc)
Rest vs strengthening!?
Fixing your glass back
What is pain...can we override it?

Our philosophy on keeping injuries at bay and how to work around them when they come (is this different if you take PED's?)
Simple warm up routines we use (a different approach to what you may think), including our biggest 'bang for buck' warm up drills
What to do when you feel wank...should you still train?

Can you reach the top of the sport without using PED's?
Bodybuilding, The Marines and Charlie (Dean's dog)
Learn about Dean's tough upbringing and how he manages his mental health!
What's next for Dean?

SARMs for women?
Business advice for coaches - CHARGE WHAT YOU'RE WORTH (learn some simple strategies that have worked for us!)
Introduction to the quick-fire question round where we have 60 seconds to answer questions sent in to our Insta story question box (your opportunity to join in next week!)

When are you ready?
What should you start with? Is test the best?
Blast and cruise vs on and off?
Importance of getting bloods done and how to keep healthy!

How you should approach training after lockdown!
Non-conventional methods for deadlift gains and rehab, the story behind the high frequency deadlift programme
Shane's blazed
Long arms make you good at deadlifting?
Two programme opportunities!

Deadlift suits - how much can they add? Which ones are good for Strongman?
How to get a lifter from 250 deadlift to the magic 300?
Is there a difference coaching enhanced lifters vs lifters who don't use PED's? Can you be a freak without the use of PED's?
Upcoming deadlift Record Breakers event...who else is lifting?!
Subscribe to his 'Only Fans'

How taking will power out of the equation will take your training to the next level
How to detach emotion from training and why it's important
Josh's 4 day system for managing training expectation

Shane's horror injury
How you should deal with setbacks
Reflection, what is actually important in life?

Is obsessing about lifting all the time healthy long term?

Learn about the top level of U105 from a man who has competed at Britain's, UK's, OSG Europe's, OSG World's, and Strongman Champions League World Finals. Which would Dave prefer to win?
It's never too late to start (Dave started when he was 35!)
Training for strength vs training for speed on moving events (hehe)
Our guide to training for moving events...

The history of U105 Strongman
Shane's apology
North vs Midlands vs South...which region is stronger?
Why the Super Series is an exciting option for you!
The elite progression pathway for the sixteen and a half stone man, which comps are available to you?

Coach-athlete communication, why is it so important for long term success?
Why short term victories (and failures) don't really mean much to us as coaches
Should we train events all year round?
Why you should source a cheap atlas stone, where to purchase from, and how much you should be paying for second hand

Top 3 log press errors (do you bent over row the log?!)
Benefits of isometric training and where you can fit it in to your programme
Should we rep from the chest or clean each rep?
Programming to peak for a max vs reps (what you should do before you start)
Learn a FREE ideal Strongman training split/template that will be sure to get you stronger whilst managing your recovery (ideal for you guys who don't have a coach yet)

Learn the programming methods Luke used to peak to pull his World Record (410kg @ 105kg bodyweight)
Learn the ideal programming split for someone looking to improve from the 200kg deadlift range
How and why may programming be different as you get stronger?
Programming deadlift variations...cycling variations vs addressing specific weak points?
Should we 'cash in' when we feel great, or always just stick to the programme?
Drugs. Why using PEDs is a big step?

If you use PEDs, how often should you 'come off' them?
Training advice for when you're 'off'...set appropriate goals (we give some useful examples)
Shane vs 'The Dragon'? What's next for the Yogi?
Advice on wraps...learn which kind of wrap or wrapping style most fits your technique?

Sacrifices you should make in order to be successful!
What age should you start competing?
Find out who inspires Lee?
Lee's yoke programme?
Europes 2019 controversy!
All round athlete vs being an overhead specialist?

Mindset, winning mentality, tenacity, and the importance of failure!
What attributes from team sports can carry over into strength sports?
How you can train during lockdown with no equipment...why you can't afford to have time off!
Current top 5 British Strongman athletes...how many of these are on your list?
What we think of Luke Richardson apart from him being a bit of a twat?

www.iamthecaveman.com to order you Affinity bag and supplements!

Can we train other physical disciplines without losing our gains?
Some better/more fun alternatives to running!
Our worst injuries...
Rehab is more than just the physical...
Supplements (including best to use for PED users)

*(ignore the fact it is introduced as Episode 8 hehe)

Learn the best squat variations for you! (and our methods of programming)
2 FREE squat programmes that you can start right away!
Pitfalls to avoid when hiring a coach! (Don't hire us because you're impressed with our lifts!)
Optimal rate of progress and we should all be shooting for!

Mindset of the u90kg Official Strongman Games champ!
Does he ever doubt himself? (very interesting response)
Can CrossFit transfer to Strongman?
How does he recommend keeping motivated during lockdown? Can you still be a savage?
What's the ideal weight for an u90kg Strongman? (learn the protocol he used for World's)
Is split jerking in Strongman cheating?
What would he say to someone thinking about competing for the first time?

Hear about Shane's accident
Events programming with limited kit (you're not just limited to squat, bench, deadlift)
How you can modify your 'bodybuilding' or 'powerlifting' style split to make more specific to Strongman (some tips we use in our programmes that you can take for free)
How you can train explosiveness/ 'triple extension' and how you can start to implement some basic Oly lifting (follow our steps)
Our thoughts on using supportive equipment such as sleeves, belts, suits...is it cheating? How much should we embrace it?
Josh continues to bait Shane on a few topics today ha
Our best (and worst) competition moments

Deadlift success and programming principles to achieve nearly 4 x bodyweight deadlift?
Can working at 50% of your max help your deadlift? (hear Josh and Shane disagree again!)
Advice to ‘natural athletes’? (don’t be a pussy)
How can no repping’ can affect you? Can FAILURE help or hinder your progress?
Favourite athlete competed against?
Competition pathway for ‘tested’ athletes in Strongman?

Mental approach to training/competing, how to deal with nerves...and how to prevent them in the first place...
Steroid cheats, we talk about PED use and people who cheat (may be different to what you think we're going to say)
What we value in our athletes- learn how strong you have to be to work with us...

Novice/Inters progression pathway vs weight class progression pathway (for non-open weight athletes)?
General's secret to staying ripped during quarantine?
What is a concise summary of the progression pathway from grassroots to elite level for weight class athletes and how long can this journey take?
Who can take Flash's u90 Axle British Record?
Is the OSG Online Qualifier for Europe's/World's good for the sport, or is it damaging?

'Nutrition for lightweights' - approach we take with clients both 'natural' and enhanced (slightly different approach)

'No such thing as bad technique, just inappropriate load' - why exposing yourself to seemingly dangerous positions can be a useful tool

'An insight into why we train/compete' - find out what makes us tick

'Thor vs Eddie' - our thoughts on the 501

Overtraining/recovery?
Bench press or strict press for Strongman (hear us disagree!)
Do other sports transfer to Strongman?
Is hitching ok?