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I can't believe you use box jumps to warm up for squats? I know the relationship between the two but I would think they should be used on separate training days, with different purpose.

Is there a rational using them for warm ups other than warming up?

Hows that monolift? I haven't used one yet, but will very soon. Its awesome if you have a group of guys with different bar height requirements - no need to unload the bar before adjustment.
 
insertnamehere said:
I can't believe you use box jumps to warm up for squats? I know the relationship between the two but I would think they should be used on separate training days, with different purpose.

Is there a rational using them for warm ups other than warming up?

Hows that monolift? I haven't used one yet, but will very soon. Its awesome if you have a group of guys with different bar height requirements - no need to unload the bar before adjustment.
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No specific rational for using box jumps other than the fact that I know if I can get up on a 48in box with relative ease I know I'll have power that day on my squatting. I use it as a gauge for power production and only do it occasionally not everyday nor do I do so much as to excessively tire myself out before squats. I did 8 total jumps to the box, missed the fifth, so I went back and did 3 more lol. They went well so I knew my squats would do pretty good that day especially using hands where you want that power and acceleration to drive through the entire ROM. Normally if you can get half way up or more you should be able to lockout the squat since it gets to be mechanically easier at the top but with bands the higher you are in the rom the more tension the bands add. They don't let up.

It takes some getting used to using a mono. Not much but don't be surprised if it messes you up the first time. You have to setup exactly how you begin the squat movement which for me took a session or two. The other option is to walk it out of the mono 2-3 steps back which allows you to setup normally. I've done both. In practice I like walking it out, in competition I don't want to to save that extra bit of energy.
 
ONe you get used to using the mono, its a huge advantage. Besides the energy savings from not having to walk it out, think about how many times your feet placement hasn't been quite right after a sub par walk out, with 90%+ on your back. Then the question is - do you take the time, expending more energy adjusting the feet or just squat?? haha
 
insertnamehere said:
ONe you get used to using the mono, its a huge advantage. Besides the energy savings from not having to walk it out, think about how many times your feet placement hasn't been quite right after a sub par walk out, with 90%+ on your back. Then the question is - do you take the time, expending more energy adjusting the feet or just squat?? haha
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I'm the opposite. I always get a better foot placement with walking it out. Something about just having the weight on my back and walking it just gets it right for me. I still have to fix my foot placement without walking it out.
 
brutus79 said:
It was fucking great. Pulled 545 for a pr and met a great guy who will be coaching me as soon as I take the plunge... squatting on a monolift with bands is no fucking joke. I am ibuprofened out and laying flat- and my mind is racing with all the shit I learned.

Not to mention I got to undress doc with my eyes for 3 hours in the car. Like a hairy Jessica alba he is.
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Nice.... So basically Chewbaka Alba Hhmmmmm[emoji33]
 
A friend of mine loves doing box jumps, and coincidentally has the exact same scars as you lol!!!
 
theprodgicalson said:
What kind of limits are you talking about here DOC?
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I used to work with a chick from Eastern Europe who had a knife scar which started right above her eyebrow and went down over her eye and below it. You could kind of see the mark the knife left on her eyeball if you looked enough. She was hot as fuck and tough as nails.

It could be anything really but the point is they're not the type to be sitting high and mighty in the diva chair.
 
Docd187123 said:
My coach commented how I looked 30lbs heavier than last time he saw me about 1.5months ago. I've only gained about 5lbs since then. Since last October when I was 185-190ish and just began powerlifting specific training I've just been growing steadily with very little assistance from the gear. My body weight now is 205ish and I'm a little bit leaner than when I started. Training powerlifting is structured and can fill a lot of voids in anyone's training.
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I think thats what i like. The structure. Ive been at this for about 10 straight years, and its gotten a little old doing the one body part and picking out "random" excercises every week. Im moving soon so i figured when i get to where im going would be a great time to start.
 
jaymaximus said:
I think thats what i like. The structure. Ive been at this for about 10 straight years, and its gotten a little old doing the one body part and picking out "random" excercises every week. Im moving soon so i figured when i get to where im going would be a great time to start.
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You'll see most powerlifting training has very little if any randomness to it. Everything serves a purpose ie get your big 3 numbers up. Everything you do is geared to that one goal. Executing squats multiple times a week for example helps with lift proficiency. I do rows and pull-ups to build a bigger back for a wider base on my bench. I do front squats to help strengthen the quads if I'm good morning a squat. I do deficit deads to help with the deadlift and breaking it off the floor. I do glute bridges to build up the glutes which helps hip drive in the squats and deads. I do dynamic effort to build power. I do weighted ab work to strengthen the core so kinetic force is applied through my feet to the bar on my back better. The list goes on and on.

You systematically find your weak points and address them. You get stronger and with the right eating get bigger. You can do volume work to keep the size coming if that too is a goal. At the end of the day it is the only way I want to train and the most satisfying for me.

I suggest taking the next few weeks and what time you have to read up on it and start getting some ideas and questions going. Once you're ready to take the plunge be prepared to never want to train body parts again :D
 
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