Intrepidus Fitness

Ever wonder how World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall built his legendary 300kg bench press power?

Today, you’re going to find out. We are hitting the EDI Method. What does EDI stand for?

Explosive. Dynamic. Isometric.

How it works:
You are pairing up with a partner today. They will apply downward force at the bottom of your bench press. You will actively press up against that immoveable bar, holding a maximum effort Isometric contraction for 5 seconds.
The moment your partner releases the pressure? You instantly switch gears into Explosive, Dynamic mode—blasting out 10 fast, powerful repetitions.

Why are we doing this?
1️⃣Overcomes the Sticking Point: Forcefully fighting an isometric hold at your weakest position recruits maximum muscle fibers.
2️⃣Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP): The 5-second hold tricks your nervous system into thinking the weight is massive. When released, your body fires at 100% capacity, making the follow-up reps feel lighter and fly up faster.
3️⃣Bigger, Faster, Stronger: While the immediate effect of Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) is a short-term boost in power, its repetitive use over a long-term training cycle yields permanent neurological adaptations, increased muscle size, and enhanced athletic speed.

Grab your partner and get ready to push. See you on the bench!

It was a great morning for a workout outside! We had so much fun that we are planning to take as many Saturday morning workouts outdoors in the future as weather permits. Join us for the next one next Saturday at Denny Park (29th and Liberty)!

Morning crew got their pump on! We love this workout because it can be done anywhere as long as you have a pair of dumbbells. And boy does it pump you up if you do!

Bonus if you come to class today, you get to find a 1-rep max Bench Press directly following the AMRAP. Let’s see what those chests and arms can do after they’re all pumped up!

Happy “Pump” Day!

Now that the hard part is over, go and enjoy your week!

Stop skipping the details that actually make you stronger.

Anyone else find folding laundry to be the hardest shoulder workout of the week?

And you thought you were just showing up for some chest pump…