I looked at this and I'm like "oh, we are quite similar on lifts..." then I looked again and I'm like "man, my bench is fucking weak".
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Deadlift #'s and your methods
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I tried to add stuff for like three weeks and then I was like screw that and just did exactly as it was laid out. Trust me it's going to be plenty. Active rest, cardio, stretches and stuff should be fine. I wouldn't add other body part training as it'll impact recovery.
I believe on week 8 you'll be doing two singles of your current maxes and then week 10 you'll be attempting new maxes at your mock meet.
You'll get there! I swear to God, more dips equals better bench, for me : )
I was figuring but had to ask. Would rather follow good advice as opposed to burn out halfway through.
Wicked pumped about a new routine. Soooo sick of drifting at the gym...
Boris Sheiko is one of the most famous and successful powerlifting coaches in history. Adding or subtracting from his program seems like a mistake to me. Run it as is for the ten weeks and see how it works for you before trying to change stuff.
Yeah, I'll never again drift in the gym or just try winging it. The results are so much better with a structured program. You should start a log so we can follow your progress with it.
Every time I start a program, I'm going great at the beginning, but by weeks 6-10 I am ill, super tired and I'm tempted to say "over trained".
Do I need to plug lower numbers in for my maxes in the first place?
Rest is a big issue, as I've got 2 kids under 3 years old, and they're super demanding and wake up at least a couple of times per night...
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Do I need to plug lower numbers in for my maxes in the first place?
Rest is a big issue, as I've got 2 kids under 3 years old, and they're super demanding and wake up at least a couple of times per night...
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
What programs? It's possible or maybe you just need a deload about every six weeks. That might be all you need to get back on track.
Advice taken on extra training.
I get pissed when I start to drift, glad I found something sooner than later. I am going to log my progress publicly. I have the time and determination but lack a lot of the advanced knowledge that is out there, so advice is always listened to lol.
@Perrin Aybara, one was "my own" program based on Prilepin's Table, but a 12 week one with 6 week hypertrophy ranges, 4 weeks strength, 1 week peaking and one week testing maxes... However the progressively harder hypertrophy left me about dead! Week off work job.
Then The Cube method... Got about 7 weeks in and then... Same again. Severe fatigue, week off work
Then The Cube method... Got about 7 weeks in and then... Same again. Severe fatigue, week off work
@Perrin Aybara, one was "my own" program based on Prilepin's Table, but a 12 week one with 6 week hypertrophy ranges, 4 weeks strength, 1 week peaking and one week testing maxes... However the progressively harder hypertrophy left me about dead! Week off work job.
Then The Cube method... Got about 7 weeks in and then... Same again. Severe fatigue, week off work
Did you ever do deloads or reductions in volume? Sounds like overtraining to me. It's better to program that stuff in rather than have your body make you do it by force.
I've never run The Cube Method, but I've read about it a bit. I like some elements of it.
Maybe try six weeks hypertrophy, then a deload week, then four weeks strength, one week peak, then test maxes. A testing week is usually a partial deload at the beginning anyway.
Cheers, mate.
I've got my comp on Sunday... After that, I'm gonna rest for a week (and make my new program) and then I'll do one as you've said there. Cheers.
Think I will knock 10% off my maxes, too, to be on the safe side.
It's the inability to rest properly which is making the recovery so damned hard, I'm sure.
CAswole
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Bumping this to say i rack pulled 585 for a single from pin below the knees. It went up smooth and i was happy with it. Did 545 for 2 on previous set
Just did deadlift max today. Well 3 reps of 405. Stopped there it was at the end of workout. I am 205 lbs.
Havent done max in 2 months. I am off cycle now also. This was the most I have done. I have been focusing on much better techniques and it's paying off.
Havent done max in 2 months. I am off cycle now also. This was the most I have done. I have been focusing on much better techniques and it's paying off.
My best deadlift is 535x1. I also did 500x3 about 3 months ago.
Wont be doing that again anytime soon as I'm recovering from a work related bicep tear. All my workouts revolve around deads. Do them 2x a week. Have always loved them. Also my best fat loss method when I do them for reps.
Wont be doing that again anytime soon as I'm recovering from a work related bicep tear. All my workouts revolve around deads. Do them 2x a week. Have always loved them. Also my best fat loss method when I do them for reps.
The metabolic afterburn is fucking unbelievable
I pulled 565x3 about two weeks ago. Ended up reinjuring my right lat on 510x3 right after. Taking six weeks off now.
I'm praying before I lift at this point! I know they are unavoidable but I am so fearful of injury hope all you guys heal quick!
hope all you guys heal quick!
TX TERROR
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655 is most ever.
I just pyramid really. I like 5/4/3/2/1
I also worked up to it by adding things like banded lifts, chains etc... Helps a lot actually.
Back is one of my strong points. My squats are a lot weaker. I usually bounce around 495-545. Most people are probably the opposite. I just like to pick shit up.
I just pyramid really. I like 5/4/3/2/1
I also worked up to it by adding things like banded lifts, chains etc... Helps a lot actually.
Back is one of my strong points. My squats are a lot weaker. I usually bounce around 495-545. Most people are probably the opposite. I just like to pick shit up.
RodgerThat
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Deadlift>Squat to me I'd rather be able to pick heavy shit up off the floor then toss something on my back and squat cause deadlifting is much more practical to me it's the king of all movements but saying that no way would I neglect squatting
DonQKong
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I'm almost like that. My deadlift is the strongest and it's on DL day, I "move mountains". Great exercise, sheer strength with a dash of technique.
My squat, though, not only a weaker exercise for me, but one that is so much more technique and mental play. Fail at DL, you won't get that shit off the floor. Fail at squat and you'll get squashed.
I'd rather squat than DL, it's much more work and practice needing to be put in the former ...
tenpoundsleft
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I hear you on the mental side with squats, it's like skiing, if you start thinking you'll fall, you fall.
Not that I'm a big squatter, only 4 plates and change, but there's definitely a mental effort step when there is 2X my BW on the bar.
I have "my" routine when I step up to the bar, place my hands just right, turn up the wrists a little, look at the center of the bar, duck and step forward, get the bar just right, then find the place on the wall to look at, 4 quick deep breaths, and then off we go.
