Train like GUTS From BERSERK - GET STRONG ENOUGH TO DEFEAT THE GOD HAND
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How Does Guts From Berserk Train?
It’s hard not to be inspired by Guts from the Berserk manga. It’s not just his incredible physique, but the intensity and tenacity he inserts. While he may be a work of fiction, we see that his training is based on high volume repetitions of swinging his sword, coupled with explosive movements to make him a force to be reckoned with.
The Berserk Challenge was inspired by this, combining high volume kettlebell and steel mace/ macebell swings with heavy compound movements such as front squats, pull ups, overhead presses and dips.
5000 Kettlebell Swings. 5000 Macebell Swings. 20 workouts.
It takes a huge amount of strength and conditioning to chase down all the Apostles of the God Hand. Make Guts proud.
A variation of the original 10k kettlebell swing challenge, splitting the volume between kettlebell swings and macebell swings interlaced with heavy compound lifts.
This isn't easy, but nothing worth doing ever is.
THE BERSERK CHALLENGE
Exclusive to the Strength Block App
The Berserk Challenge is structured as 20 workouts over a 30 day period. Each workout consists of 5 cluster sets of 50 reps of the kettlebell swing and macebell / steelmace swings, meaning that every session has you performing 250 kettlebell and macebell swings.
In addition to this, these cluster sets are broken up by a rotation of compound exercises, blending light high rep conditioning, with brutal strength.
While this may seem a bit confusing to get your head around, its laid out in our Strength Block App. Take the guess work out of your training and focus on doing what you do best - training hard!
Program Length: 4 Weeks
Session Length: 30 - 60 Min
Frequency: 5Sessions Per Week
This Program Requires Experience in the Gym
This program requires a decent amount of experience in the gym, as it will require you to perform an extremely high amount of volume, as well as heavy compound lifting whilst potentially being fatigued.
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I loved the different ways I built strength, specifically for powerlifting and still incorporated the conditioning
Damien coached me for a few years during my powerlifting days. The programming (which is the same programming you find in the Strength Block App) was top knotch and the variety of the training was amazing.
I loved the different ways I built strength, specifically for powerlifting and still incorporated the conditioning which I enjoy.
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