I’ve known of Jeff Martone (owner of Tactical Athlete) since I got into CrossFit in early 2008, but I had never met him. After Shankle lifted in the 105 session on Saturday morning, Martone was sitting at his booth by himself and Jeremy and I decided to try the 90 pound pull-up (for a free t-shirt). I, of course, missed it:
Then I asked Jeff he was going to do any kettlebell juggling, but he only had 90 pound kettlebells (a bit heavy for KB juggling). Then I asked if he was going to do any Turkish Get-ups, and he said he needed a female that weighed 135 or less.
Mission: Find female who was 135 or less.
I went up to an over-cooked-tan blonde girl, and said, “Hi. I realize this isn’t a question a guy would typically ask a girl, but how much do you weigh?” I didn’t get slapped because I’m a little more suave than that, but she was 155. Then I saw a little gal walking with her husband. I politely asked the husband, and after hearing the question he chuckled and said, “Ask her,” while pointing to his wife. Well, we already know that that MISSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED, and here’s the vid (she weighed 110 pounds):
Jeff Martone has tons of experience in a variety of things including kettlebell training, martial arts, SWAT, self defense, and more. Read his accolades HERE.
And here’s an interview with Jeff Martone by Tyler Haas.
7 thoughts on “Jeff Martone of TacticalAthlete.com”
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Hey, Stroup! He has the same bald spot as me!
Justin, I figured that pullup wouldn’t be an issue with you.
I have issues with the last few inches of lockout. I told Martone that my lats are too big and we had a laugh. I think that the length and size of my arms does make it weird, but I just need to train it better. I’m pretty sure I could do it with a supinated grip pretty easily.
–Justin
I’d agree with you. Just found it odd is all.
So close and thats ballsy going up to a chick you don’t know and asking her weight…
You could say I’m charming.
–Justin
ummmm awesome.
my question – how was he pushing up with her staying stable, it looks like her arms are wrapped around her thighs and then he’s pushing up on her left arm that is wrapped around the left thigh? is that right? either way cool video.
Can you rephrase the question? The way she is positioned makes her a tight ball, and so all he needs to do is stabilize her.
–Justin
Chris, you can see his grip a lot better in the pic on his page: http://tacticalathlete.com/staff.php (SFW)
Thanks Forrest that’s a better view, I figured that was how he was lifting her but wasn’t for sure.
Sorry Justin if that question didn’t compute, I’m on a serious caffeine buzz at work preparing for PR Friday, lifts start in T minus 90 minutes.
Where you failed is that you didn’t use a kip variation. Not enough power generated.