Alternative Exercises For Getting Started in Strongman and how to get some implements!

[@AlanThrall]

Great video Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother! And thank you so much for featuring me, it means more than you know

[@DaveeLe]

Thank you for introducing us to Brian.

[@rwat1106]

I've learned a lot from both channels. Thanks for all you do!

[@michaelO6914]

Man both of you guys are easily some of my favorite youtubers! You both have great stuff I spent all night watching both your vids so it is really badass to see you guys commenting eachother aha

[@josephwilliams3342]

thanks Brian

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

With your physique and personality, you and Alan should be a WWE tag team. Seriously, you're leaving millions on the table.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahahaha you set it up and I am sure we would both jump right in!

[@lullsbaby9321]

I fucking love strongman exercises. Im just a beginner (75 lb. sandbag carries, 60 lb farmers, 125 lb sleds, etc) but it is SO MUCH MORE EXCITING than machines. Thank you for all your strongman shit over the years, Brian. There is sooo much content to go through and I cant wait to become stronger.

[@DeadliftDarrell]

Visit your local microbrewery for kegs. They own the ones that the restaurants use. The one I worked at had a ton of worn out kegs. I would imagine most microbreweries are the same. The ones you get from them will most likely be clean.

[@djboostin20]

I can't believe someone unliked this video. Great video, Brian

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

There is always going to be some hate...But thank you!

[@hippo6billion811]

A crossfitter disliked it

[@Some-One]

"If you don't have a rope, use a cat." LOOOOOOOOOL :D :D :D

[@eskbmxrdr1]

Brian, I found you off of Alan's channel and I have been marathoning your videos. Love the message and your delivery. Keep it up man.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother and I am glad to have you!

[@justinparker9892]

hey Brian, thanks for the awesome videos. going along with what you said about the tires, you can use a small tire to mimic a Hussafel stone carry. just load up plates into the tire, grab, lift, and carry

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Great call man! Thanks!

[@princesspuneta]

How did I not find this channel before today? I literally sit in front of computer at work, looking for stuff like this all day 'cause I'm bored. You have a lot of good tips, dude. Thank you!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah thanks man, I am really glad you are liking the videos and are here!

[@jh-ns8sl]

One of the most humble dudes around! Glad i found your channel brother!!

[@MrMoochh]

You deserve a bunch more subs. Great content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you! It's slowly growing!

[@XhinzPro]

Coming from Alan's channel, Had been looking for a way to implement strongman stuff into my routine, had been hesitant since i didn't know where to start. Thanks tons for the video! Subbed! :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely! Glad it helped!

[@paulwilliamson6660]

Brian, you are awesome. So strong and such a great presenter. You and Alan are my go-to guys. Keep keeping on. Thank you.

[@camboyrdee]

Congrats on the collab video and getting recognition. I've kept up with all your alpha logs on tnation and you deserve it brother. Keep up the great work!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for all of the support and for what you said man!

[@bigbadwolf200335]

Another from Alan Thrall channel, you guys are doing a great job, thank you.

[@HipsterBlackMetalOfficial]

Just mentioned Alan Thrall and I'm sold.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha he is an awesome guy!

[@HipsterBlackMetalOfficial]

Brian Alsruhe I like his content and his solid advice. I also like how passionate the guy is and support all his collab content with other youtubers.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome of you to do man!

[@HipsterBlackMetalOfficial]

Brian Alsruhe You got a sub. This was a great video. Got some ideas for my current program.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thanks for doing that!

[@tpac4602]

Congrats!The collaboration is awesome.Can't wait for the day you have 10K subscribers.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man and me either!

[@thammar1990]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial almost 200k now! It's been awesome seeing your channel grow!

[@davidchristensen795]

Super happy for you Brian. I hope this helps up your subscribers because you certainly deserve it. WHAT?!?!?!?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha thanks David. It has helped a lot already, I will be forever grateful to Alan, seriously

[@davidchristensen795]

+Brian Alsruhe I had a, "WHAT," moment in the gym last week and certainly drew some odd looks. Maybe if you gain some more notoriety it will become acceptable gym etiquette hahaha

[@c-note4146]

Subscribed via Alan Thrall...many thanks to both you!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@c-note4146]

+Brian Alsruhe it's well warranted. I'm that guy who reliably watches ads and clicks ads to help support the monetization of quality content, which you sir, have got. So again, many thanks goes out to you.

[@anthony_82pl]

Really glad Alan gave you a shoutout. Been watching your other videos too and they're really informative.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for checking them out!

[@gvaldes2]

I got ago say that I'm super excited about this opportunity for you. Glad your getting the recognition you deserve.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man and thank you for the support over so many years!

[@ianfleming446]

As far as kegs go, if you have a local brewery you can sometimes get/buy for cheap decommissioned kegs, or kegs that are, for whatever reason, no longer foodsafe.

[@thispersonsdad7247]

crazy good catch in the intro 😂

[@t.r.stevens9984]

All excellent suggestions ... Here's a caveat, rock training; pick up, carry, throw, press ... simple, awkward, off axis, definately cheap and effective.

[@bmcorrier]

Coming from Alan's channel. Fantastic stuff. Going to combine your info here and your alternating of light, med, and heavy into my training. Really love all the content. Happily subbed. Going big on deadlift day today :D

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Brandon, thank you so much!

[@shroudedunity]

"do it that way you will" haha you just became my hero.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha thanks man!

[@glengibbon3369]

Thank you Brian

[@mikemoore2791]

finally some channels focussed on Strongman. Awesome. Gr8 stuff. Also I came here from Alan Thrall. Following you both.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much man, I appreciate it!

[@tmobbomt]

Thanks for putting this and the free routine up. I already did trap bar farmers walks but had no clue how to try and get some other strongman-esk lifts into my workout at a chain gym. I will try and implement some in my workout.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thanks for trying them out!

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner9853]

This is a fantastic channel. The educational resource is solid and it's given in an entertaining way, keep making good videos Brian your conditioning videos have been a great tool for my training for my Strongman and powerlifting, increasing both my work capacity and strength in addition to helping with my MMA and Ranger School endeavors as well. Thanks for putting in the effort to make content.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to give it brother!

[@tdbUSA11]

Great suggestions! Im about an hour and a half away in Alexandria, VA might have go make the trip sometime to check out your gym.

[@tdbUSA11]

Btw, checking our your channel due to your video on Alan's channel!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much man! Definitely come up sometime, we would love to have you and thanks for checking out my channel!

[@TheHekticKid]

I just came over from Alans channel and i'm glad I did, you're heaps informative and funny and you're a person that needs more exposure! Great video dude i'll be definitely be watching your other videos!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, that means a lot! Feel free to look around!

[@fparnaby8366]

Great, clear instructions. Thanks for the helpful advice!

[@joaobomfim4278]

Another Alan subscriber checking in. Nice work Brian, looking forward to more hints from you.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for checking my channel out!

[@BrandonShearer]

I came here from Alan's channel. I'm liking what I see, keep up the great information!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for checking it out and thank you!

[@MrJamesv73]

I found out that 1-1/2" steel pipe is what you need. It is just under 2" on the outer diameter, which makes for a pretty close fit for Olympic weights. You'll also need good collars, since it's just barely undersized for spring clamps.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yep, those are the ones you need. And you can find Strongman or OD bar collars that will fit. they are usually always red

[@donovanmcintosh6168]

I was just wondering the other day if you guys were gonna collab, Alan's a good man!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

He is awesome man!

[@mbuckler123]

Awesome advice as always Brian. Thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@mthenry66]

Great video. The information is much appreciated.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing man, thanks for watching it!

[@mikakivinen6615]

Awesome content! Keep up the good work! I'm here from Alan's channel. You got a new sub from Finland!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thanks for doing that!

[@murrayannandale]

I suddenly feel piss weak

[@han.k6958]

Hi, I've come from Alan's channel; both the training video and this one were really helpful, and I'm digging your presentation style man - you've got a new subscriber!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@johnjiii4133]

Glad to see your subs starting to climb Brian! Keep up the good work!!👍🏼

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks John!

[@tommyhandley329]

Came here from Alan's channel, already loving the content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for checking it out man and thank you!

[@MLind13]

Brian!!!! This is Matt from the future, and this is a great video but your stage presence gets soooo much better! Still love the channel!!!!!

[@sambsialia]

You are awesome. I can always learn best from your vids.

[@Stoltzedk]

Awesome video and channel! Thank you for the tip, Alan!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Marcus!

[@gokhanturgut3784]

Awesome channel just what i'm searching for thx Alan !

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Glad you like it man, welcome to the channel!

[@KravMaga1973]

great video! like the humour; that might set your channel apart. Very informative too; I need to get some 2" pipe, tyres and a sandbag. I also liked the liked video from Alan's channel; really solid programme advice!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks James!

[@truzzman]

Love the collaboration whit Alan! Good job hope that you get more notoriety brother :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@ozbeemralee4601]

Im trying out strongman a bit, im only 16 and dont have much equipment but we have enough logs and stones around our house so that works

[@VencedorGamer]

I need to work on the grip strength in my left hand, I can safely do a farmer's walk, with a hex bar holding 230 lbs and no back or knee braces, but after 1 minute of solid carrying my left hand wants to let go before my right.

[@MrRugbyLuke]

Thanks Brian, a great help 👍

[@justaguy7240]

Sled drags, Axle overhead press,

[@justaguy7240]

One arm overhead dumbbell press,

[@justaguy7240]

Sandbag training, deadlift hold at the top.

[@zorzinho3]

Great Video. Great Info. Thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@zacharysallstrom1434]

All these people found you through Alan Thrall. Like them, I am guilty of this, but your videos are awesome. I've seen most of them now and appreciate your time for making these videos. Also, your gym is awesome. Is this ran out of your home?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Nope it is on a local farm where we can do whatever we want! It's awesome!

[@zacharysallstrom1434]

Hell yeah! That's badass. I'm working everyday to be able to afford opening my own gym like yours.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It's a lot of work brother, but it will be worth it!

[@urbanlegendsdoyoubelieve]

Awesome info! love the alan thrall shoutouts

[@jtzr1]

I came over and subscribed from Alan's channel.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother! I am glad to have you!

[@guymachluf1633]

Can you start strongman at 40?

[@mrwiskerz666]

solid video as always Brian

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@davidbrumpton84]

This is a pretty darn awesome video.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha thanks!

[@thebalkanbull]

Alternate tip for the keg is buy one, drink it, and then directly after, go to the gym and start doing keg toss

[@alexilaiho321]

Loving your chanel dude :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@Pr0vost]

Channel is blowing up again, sweet

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

i am humbled, this is amazing!

[@poweredbypbj8361]

came over from Alan's channel, awesome content. exactly what I was looking for on this topic. plan on binge watching all your videos over the next few days! sub'd

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah thanks man, I hope you find them helpful!

[@adharshrajasekar1988]

came from Alan's channel..love your content and style :) new sub!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@jojoshulk]

Great stuff! Subscribed!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@islanderATP]

Alan led me here..great info..subbed!

[@MrAtomicAardvark]

I attempted to throw a keg like you did in the beginning though I was totally unable to haha

[@75rtk]

Alan sent me. Great channel.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@firmans12]

Hi brian can I replace the keg with gas tube for cooking lol

[@bmstylee]

I am going to start that spreadsheet you did on Alan's channel starting Monday. finishing a program this week. thanks for the help on how to get into lifting strong man. Alan got me to want to add it. you showed me how to! what do you suggest for non lifting days? like cardio and endurance stuff.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yep, definitely conditioning. But keep it intense and short. if you need ideas, i post a daily workout on my site that you can check out: www.neversate.com/wod/ Hope that helps!

[@bmstylee]

Brian Alsruhe awesome. Thanks for the help.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing man!

[@bmstylee]

Brian Alsruhe would a hitt circuit be good?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely just keep it to a clock so you will have to force yourself to go before you feel ready. The clock doesn't care how you feel, it's always going to be the clock and it will keep you honest...Well, it does for me at least

[@Apogonn]

Great video man

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@redvonmunster3731]

Super helpful. I've zero interest in competing BUT, the hel doesn't want to get stronger?

[@scottmcdonald9685]

Just found you on the tube and subbed. Very helpful content. For the "Incorporating Strongman" video that is on Thrall's channel, where would you add cleans? Also, in the same video, you pair the strongman movements of dead lift and press with the strength workouts for dead lift and press. Would that be just more dead lifting and pressing for the strongman portion? Thanks for your time and effort.

[@andreiionescu520]

Very awesome and useful video dude. Could you recommend me some books or other sources that you found helpful about lifting? or even make a video about it so more people reach this information. My most useful so far is ProgrammingToWin.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I will definitely make a video about this man, that is a great topic! i have far to many resources to list out here, but I cover it in a separate video all to itself. Thanks for asking!

[@John76220]

i come's from alan's channel ! you have a great content. i picture that you'll grow very fast, and it's totally diserved. by the way, sorry if there are some mistakes, i'm french ^^

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for checking it out man! and I hope you are right!

[@thammar1990]

Almost 200k now, I'd say he grew pretty fast

[@goodnotgreatt]

Alan sent me here. Great content ! Greeting from Morocco :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much, great to have you here!

[@caleb4830]

This dude is a beast...

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@caleb4830]

Brian Alsruhe No, thank YOU! for the content and getting to where you are now, must have been one HELL of a journey. Congrats, brother and keep it up! you're a motivation for us all!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha it has been man...I really appreciate the kind words!

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Came from Al's channel and was wondering what strongman lift do you consider best bang for buck in terms of overall body strength? I work out in my garage and out side with dumbells, barbell, bands and pullup bar. I also have a keg and 2'' barbell.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Honestly man, the weighted carries and loading movements. I'd get a sandbag and load it heavy then work carries and loads to a platform or over a bar. Once that gets easy, try to get your hands on some atlas stone molds and start using them. i think hands down, Atlas stone loads/shouldering/carries will do more to build up your functional strength more than anything else

[@gardenjose]

Dude, I don't comment much but I feel compelled to say this...YOU'RE TRAPS ARE SICK! I've been using dumbbells try and mimic farmer's carry but it's just not the same: I feel like i have to get too low to pick them up and my back rounds, and like what you said, they also roll out. Been thinking about getting the Spud traveler's farmers carry straps. I know they're not as good as the actual bars, but it's all I can manage; I go to a commercial gym but it has no trap bar (not a very good gym). What are your opinions on the straps?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks boss! I think the straps are a really good option if you can't get your hands on traditional handles. If you stick with Dumbbells, try picking them up off of a bench or blocks so the deadlift isn't as compromised, but if you are looking to do more weight, those straps may be a good solve for now. You can also just make some of your own for much cheaper with basic stuff you can buy at any hardware store. But if you are going to pay for the straps, you may just want to buy some real handles and see if you can leave them at your gym. Most places will let you do things like that. I hope that helps man!

[@gardenjose]

Yeah that's why I was a little hesitant on buying them. They're almost as much as the regular bars! lol. I did look into making my own straps if anything; will continue looking. Thanks for your input!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing man, but definitely as your gym if you can store them there. Or, if you have plates at your house, just program your farmer's on days when you will be out of the gym but you can still carry them in your yard or through your neighborhood

[@gardenjose]

Wassup man? I can't take the bars to the gym BUT I made my own straps except I used chain, pipe for the handle, and a heavy duty quick link. Can't wait to try these! max weight the quick link holds is 600lbs lol. I figured that should give me enough time to buy some handles lol. Thanks for your advice and tips!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man! DIY strongman is how almost everyone starts out!

[@matts285]

The dumbbell diy was absolutely genius! Do standard oly weights fit well on them ?

[@jonellingwood9983]

Brian great channel !! Quick question. I just turned 40. Threw work family blah blah blah I have become a fat shit! Over 300 lbs. the fat doughy 300. I had enough and joined a crossfit gym and enjoy it especially the Olympic lifts. That being sad I love the lifting. Is 40 to old to start strong man type lifting or should I just stick to crossfit?

[@void1984]

Where do you get such a fantastic plumber clamps from? Seriously.

[@MegaElpunto]

this was awesome!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Dennis!

[@rufie83]

What I wanted to hear wasn't in it :-(, I have quite some strongman equipment at home ( yoke, axle bar, farmers handles, duck walk, log, tire) but I don't have stones, any decent way to mimic them or should I just go deep and buy a slater mold?

[@JasonNewton11]

got my sub sir. Great channel. For your collab with Alan do part 2 of his strength competition he did a few weeks ago. Loser eats that fn cricket....

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha now THAT's an idea! Stupid cricket!

[@Malignanttorture]

When do you implement loaded carries into your workouts? It looks like a staple in what you do, and that it's done after the main strength movement, but it's hard to tell if it's used daily or every other day or so. Thanks, Brian.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I do some sort of weighted carry at least 2-3 times a week. Yoke I do on a day all it's own. if I'm doing Farmers, Stones, Sandbags or kegs i will usually throw them in on my deadlift or squat days. And as far as weights are concerned, just check out this video on Alan Thrall's channel, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZm4iGCdo7KBlbM Stick to it and you should be well on your way!

[@Tenzordk]

Not sure if this is my kind of training, but I will like and sub for sure 😊

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much, i really appreciate that!

[@nathanwrd5746]

I like your channel! Could you tell me how much exercises you do on each part of your trainingprogram? ( the one on alan's channel) like two on the assisted and two on the strongman? thank you

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It depends on what i am doing for the day but usually I will do 3 for assistance in a giant set and the strongman would depend on what i am working for that day

[@brettcardon4552]

Provides helpful and informative content? Check Stays on topic and presents himself well? Check Doesn't take himself too seriously? Check Ok fine, a friend of Alan is a friend of mine. You got a new subscriber. 😉

[@MHSlypher1]

Badass video!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@eoghaillful]

Brian this is a somewhat unrelated question. What do you think of the role of strength in training for martial arts? You mentioned you used to train MA especially BJJ pretty seriously, so how important do you think strength is, and how much emphasis should be placed on strength vs. cardio/conditioning in ones training. I know this is a pretty big question too, maybe too broad for a comment, so a video would be even better! Appreciate any response you can give me, love the content.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I actually am thinking about making a video on just that topic man! But short answer, I think that technique is king. Right behind that is conditioning because if you can outwork/outlast someone you will usually do well and finally strength is a great thing to fall back on. If you rely on it, you will get tired. if you get tired, you lose. So it is good to have if you need it but I wouldn't use it unless you have to.

[@eoghaillful]

Righteous, that makes sense to me. Technique > conditioning > strength. Definitely looking forward to that video as well.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I'll get after it brother!

[@toddcooper3820]

Got a link for where you get your military grade duffel bags?

[@Robo0595]

4:22 Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law...

[@billyray6754]

Just a heads up so anybody doesn’t do the same dumb mistake I did. I picked up 10 feet of 2 inches electrical conduit, cut to length for dumbbells and an axle, had the end welded, got them from the welder and... they’re slightly more than 2 inches in diameter... bring a small plate to the hardware store before buying lol.

[@jasonposte8521]

What about yoke walks?

[@raymondmurillo]

Advice for small hands short arms and strongman?

[@fogleaton]

great content, you have a new sub

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@boldersoles5144]

Hey I'm coming from Alan's channel, I'm 5'11" 165lbs and I won my first strongman comp last year. My question is how do I put on some mass weight?!! I'm 18 and eager to get a bit bigger. Your vids are awesome.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Keep doing what you are doing in the gym because you must be putting in some good work! But your body size is more determined by your diet brother! You gotta eat a ton if you want to gain weight!

[@boldersoles5144]

+Brian Alsruhe I have a home gym with homemade yolk, climbing rope,circus Dumbbells and a lot more!! ok I'll up my food intake and see where it takes me. I subbed too, great channel!!