NoahMarek
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Background: My name is Noah Marek, and I am 22 years old. Height is just below 5'11" (180cm) and weight is about 177 (80kg). I have lived in Oregon (US) my whole life and really enjoy living here. I got married to my high school sweetheart a little over a year ago before my senior year in college. I graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science earlier this year in May, and in a little over a month, I will start graduate school for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University (class of 2020). Currently, enjoying some extra free time to train, be outside, and spend time with friends/family before the business of grad school commences
Training background: Switched over from bodybuilding/powerlifting style of training to primarily Strongfirst methodology a little over a year ago. I am stronger and have better endurance than ever despite having this lower stress model of training. I just finished a 13 week cycle of Kettlebell Strong (phase 1 and phase 2 short course) with the 2x28kgs and rep maxed with the 2x32kg at 4 solid reps. This last week I began a 30 day loaded carry program from Louka Kurcer that he posted about on his instagram (@kettlebeast) .
Training goals: With the 30 day program, my 2 goals are to farmer's carry 2x32kg for 3+ minutes and do a solid 48kg beast get up with both arms after I am done. Long term (within the next year to year and a half) would be to do a get up and bent press with 56kg, be able to snatch 40kg for a sets of 5, and improve overall aerobic endurance through A+A snatches and easy running. Long long term: Deadlift 500lbs. However, I think I am getting ahead of myself so let's just say my primary goal right now is to be able to do a nice and smooth beast get up and improve grip strength/strength endurance via farmer's carries.
Limitations: I have one somewhat significant limitation. My hips can't go deeply into flexion due to impingement. I have researched it a good bit and spoken with some physical therapists about it and there is no easy solution. Could be bony anatomy, could be a minor form of femoral acetabulum impingement (FAI), don't know. I have spent a lot of time trying to improve it but with little progress. So now I sumo deadlift instead of conventional and use front squats more than back squats in order to use lifts that require less hip flexion. I work with my body rather than against it.
Enjoy this log and please comment. I post many videos and pictures on my instagram @noahmarek2 if anyone is interested. I may also post some here if it's not too difficult to do.
Training background: Switched over from bodybuilding/powerlifting style of training to primarily Strongfirst methodology a little over a year ago. I am stronger and have better endurance than ever despite having this lower stress model of training. I just finished a 13 week cycle of Kettlebell Strong (phase 1 and phase 2 short course) with the 2x28kgs and rep maxed with the 2x32kg at 4 solid reps. This last week I began a 30 day loaded carry program from Louka Kurcer that he posted about on his instagram (@kettlebeast) .
Training goals: With the 30 day program, my 2 goals are to farmer's carry 2x32kg for 3+ minutes and do a solid 48kg beast get up with both arms after I am done. Long term (within the next year to year and a half) would be to do a get up and bent press with 56kg, be able to snatch 40kg for a sets of 5, and improve overall aerobic endurance through A+A snatches and easy running. Long long term: Deadlift 500lbs. However, I think I am getting ahead of myself so let's just say my primary goal right now is to be able to do a nice and smooth beast get up and improve grip strength/strength endurance via farmer's carries.
Limitations: I have one somewhat significant limitation. My hips can't go deeply into flexion due to impingement. I have researched it a good bit and spoken with some physical therapists about it and there is no easy solution. Could be bony anatomy, could be a minor form of femoral acetabulum impingement (FAI), don't know. I have spent a lot of time trying to improve it but with little progress. So now I sumo deadlift instead of conventional and use front squats more than back squats in order to use lifts that require less hip flexion. I work with my body rather than against it.
Enjoy this log and please comment. I post many videos and pictures on my instagram @noahmarek2 if anyone is interested. I may also post some here if it's not too difficult to do.
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