The “American Monster” returned to YouTube after a two-year hiatus; begins a change journey.
Final up to date on October twenty seventh, 2024
Veteran strongman Robert Oberst was absent from skilled competitors in 2023 to concentrate on his tv appearing debut as “Karl Montgomery” within the third season of HBO’s The Righteous Gem stones. A shoulder injury late in his Strongman profession additionally doubtless influenced that call.
Oberst admittedly acquired “fats and out of form,” weighing 370 kilos at six ft, seven inches tall, however he’s again to the Strongman way of life, documenting his progress on social media. On Oct. 16, 2024, Oberst uploaded his first YouTube replace in two years, sharing a push-pull exercise.
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Oberst’s Push-Pull Workout
The weights, sets, and reps were not provided for the workout:
While Oberst does aim to return to competition shape, he has not revealed any plans to compete.
Symmetry, Deadlifts, and Tire Flip
Testing his left-side ability, Oberst prioritized technique while pressing an oversized Rogue dumbbell. Though a hint of asymmetry appeared, he handled the weight without further disruption.
One of my main focuses right now is balance. I never trained my left arm.
Oberst’s push-pull workout comprised accessory movements to isolate the smaller arm and shoulder.
A few days later, he uploaded a training session to improve his deadlift technique. In 2019, Oberst famously criticized deadlifts as overly risky on the Joe Rogan Experience, saying the risk-to-reward ratio is “a joke.” While Oberst dislikes the toll deadlifts have taken on his lower back, he plans to remedy this by squeezing his glutes to shift some of the load.
Oberst also focused on heavy front squats, smashing three reps of 405 pounds and flipping a massive 1,200-pound tire with a priority to minimize biceps injury.
I’ve never had a 1,200-pound tire in [competition]; that’s why we practice with them. Be sure you’re not making an attempt to curve it up.
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Oberst’s Strongman Food regimen
Oberst crafted a meal plan that he’ll observe strictly for a number of weeks, permitting for cheat meals.
My breakfast will at all times be eggs and rice. That’s my favourite breakfast with just a little Cajun seasoning.
Extra particularly, 4 to 6 eggs and a half to 1 cup of white rice. Oberst has a shake as a snack, and his lunch options as a lot chicken as he desires (e.g., fish, turkey, or hen) with one cup of rice or potatoes.
If I get hungry, I’ve a shake between lunch and dinner. I attempt to not, and go straight for dinner.
Dinner is a big piece of fatty meat, usually a New York steak with 4 to eight items of asparagus.
I need to see precisely what sort of monster I change into.
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Featured picture: @robertoberst on Instagram