Jay, I agree with Perrin and Rodger go in at your normal weight for your first meet. Weight cuts can be tricky and just add another variable to the equation you don't need during your first meet.
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Perrin Aybara
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I really wanted to get a Texas Deadlift Bar with my income tax money this year. I wouldn't be able to keep it locked up at the gym and couldn't fit it in my car though. No way I'd trust leaving it accessible to the idiots at my gym either. Guess it'll have to wait till I can make better arrangements.
RodgerThat
New Member
Thinking about getting a Texas or Buffalo bar for my home gym, kinda torn because I love my rogue chan bar for deadlifting it's every comfortable to pull with but I really want a Texas as well don't know if I'd use it. Then Buffalo bar would be nice for some elbow relief back squating and make people come in and go
Perrin Aybara
Master
Thinking about getting a Texas or Buffalo bar for my home gym, kinda torn because I love my rogue chan bar for deadlifting it's every comfortable to pull with but I really want a Texas as well don't know if I'd use it. Then Buffalo bar would be nice for some elbow relief back squating and make people come in and go
I'd like to have a buffalo bar as well. I think they're cheaper than a Texas bar. The casuals would just think it was bent and wouldn't use it, too.
bhog
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Just dropped a 25 on the top of my foot right below where your ankle connects. It huwwwwwwttzz ( bottom lip voice)
Bouts to squat
Bouts to squat
RodgerThat
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Strength and Power
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You can never go wrong with a Texas Bar regardless of the model. The last gym I trained at was kind enough to sport TPB on all of their racks and benches. I have used countless bars, and I find the knurling on the Texas bars to be just right for my taste. That's the plus side of keeping my Texas Squat Bar in my local gym. The knurling is too aggressive for the soft hands of most gym goers, so I don't really have the need to worry about people messing with it. It just collects dust behind the rack when I'm not there to use it. If I had the extra cash, I would probably pick one up myself. I suggest you buy a truck just to accommodate the bar. lol. jk.....unless you drive a prius...Thinking about getting a Texas or Buffalo bar for my home gym, kinda torn because I love my rogue chan bar for deadlifting it's every comfortable to pull with but I really want a Texas as well don't know if I'd use it. Then Buffalo bar would be nice for some elbow relief back squating and make people come in and go
Strength and Power
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A buffalo bar would do wonders to assist in relieving shoulder and elbow pain during squats. I intend to pick one up....eventually. The only down side with a buffalo bar is its limited use. However a Texas bar is a great all around bar, and can survive nearly any weight you throw at it. If you decide to buy, keep us updated with a personal review.Thinking about getting a Texas or Buffalo bar for my home gym, kinda torn because I love my rogue chan bar for deadlifting it's every comfortable to pull with but I really want a Texas as well don't know if I'd use it. Then Buffalo bar would be nice for some elbow relief back squating and make people come in and go
Strength and Power
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Everyone is correct brother. Unless you are going for a lighter weight class to chase records, and in my opinion have SEVERAL comps under your belt, do not bother chasing a cut. Enjoy the meet, and use it as a learning experience. Cutting will only add one more complication that you could face, making the experience far less enjoyable. Dialing in proper nutrition and hydration manipulation can be a very tricky obstacle to overcome. It took me 6 comps before I was finally able to learn my sweet spot for a weight cut. At higher cuts, a 1% body weight fluctuation in either direction could mean the difference between maintaining strength and making the class, and being so depleted that you experience a 20-30% loss in performance. Let alone the increased risk of injury. Enjoy the comp, and don't count yourself out. Good luck bro.
jaymaximus
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Im having a problem with week to week inconsitency when it comes to my Big 3 lifts (especially DL).
For example: 2 weeks ago I set a PR at 425 on DL. Then the next week I could barely get up 405. This week I set another PR at 435. This has been going on since September, where ill try to build on previous training days and "fail".
I know a lot goes into daily performance (rest, sleep, food, energy, etc.), but has anyone else had similar problems? Im nt trying to set PRs every week, but ive been feeling the whole 2 steps forward, one back recently.
For example: 2 weeks ago I set a PR at 425 on DL. Then the next week I could barely get up 405. This week I set another PR at 435. This has been going on since September, where ill try to build on previous training days and "fail".
I know a lot goes into daily performance (rest, sleep, food, energy, etc.), but has anyone else had similar problems? Im nt trying to set PRs every week, but ive been feeling the whole 2 steps forward, one back recently.
Perrin Aybara
Master
Sounds to me like you're training at too high of a percentage of your 1RM way too often. Stay around the 65-80% range for awhile and try to set rep PRs for a month or so and see where you end up.
RodgerThat
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Ya in with mr Perrin here. I had the same problem when I was first engulfing myself in powerlifting stuck between 365 and 395 kept bouncing back and forth. Wasn't until I changed my training after I heard a quote from Ed Coan saying "the hardest thing about powerlifting is not know how strong you are for months on end, it takes more dedication to hold yourself back" so I started training with 315 adding reps then sets then I did 365 two months later for 3x3 which was previously a 1rm before I toned my training back
Perrin Aybara
Master
Jay, here's my recommendation. It's very aggressive with 10lb jumps pretty much every week. If it's too much you could always do 5 and adjust accordingly. "+" means the final set is AMRAP. My cats decided knocking everything off my dresser early this morning was a good idea, so I went ahead and crunched the numbers for you using that template of mine. I had hours before my gf got up to go to the gym with me with nothing to do anyway, don't feel obligated to use it. It can just give you ideas if you want.
Week one
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x10 @285
Saturday
Deadlift 4x6+ @325
Week two
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x10 @295
Saturday
Deadlift 4x6+ @335
Week three
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x9 @315
Saturday
Deadlift 5x5+ @355
Week four
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x9 @325
Saturday
Deadlift 5x5+ @365
Week five
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x8 @345
Saturday
Deadlift 5x4+ @385
Week six
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x8 @355
Saturday
Deadlift 5x4+ @395
Week seven
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x7 @375
Saturday
Deadlift 5x3+ @415
Week eight
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x7 @385
Saturday
Deadlift 5x3+ @425
Week nine
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x1 @80% estimated 1RM
Saturday
Deadlift 2RM
Week ten
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x6 @395
Saturday
Deadlift 2x2 @435
Week eleven
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x6 @405
Saturday
Deadlift 5x2+ @445
Week twelve
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x5 @420
Saturday
Deadlift x2 @RPE9
Week thirteen
Tuesday
Deadlift 4x3 @50%
Saturday
Mock meet
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x10 @285
Saturday
Deadlift 4x6+ @325
Week two
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x10 @295
Saturday
Deadlift 4x6+ @335
Week three
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x9 @315
Saturday
Deadlift 5x5+ @355
Week four
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x9 @325
Saturday
Deadlift 5x5+ @365
Week five
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x8 @345
Saturday
Deadlift 5x4+ @385
Week six
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x8 @355
Saturday
Deadlift 5x4+ @395
Week seven
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x7 @375
Saturday
Deadlift 5x3+ @415
Week eight
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x7 @385
Saturday
Deadlift 5x3+ @425
Week nine
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x1 @80% estimated 1RM
Saturday
Deadlift 2RM
Week ten
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x6 @395
Saturday
Deadlift 2x2 @435
Week eleven
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x6 @405
Saturday
Deadlift 5x2+ @445
Week twelve
Tuesday
Deadlift 3x5 @420
Saturday
Deadlift x2 @RPE9
Week thirteen
Tuesday
Deadlift 4x3 @50%
Saturday
Mock meet
Strength and Power
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I think we have all experienced this issue at one time or another Jay. Years ago, when I dabbled in the westside methodology, I constantly faced this dilemma. After years of experience and research I have actually become quit an opponent of the system. Few individuals have the ability to continually train in such a high percentage range. It is far too taxing on the body. It places an incredible amount of stress on the various bodily tissues, and since certain tissues take longer for repair, it typically exceeds ones ability for recovery between microcycles. Resulting in an incredibly high level of fatigue over a long period. Not to mention the neurological and psychological impacts this training could have. Dr. Israetel has a good lecture out regarding recovery ability. This is why I have adopted RPE's to my training, allowing auto regualtion. It is much easier to dial in my state of fatigue, and adjust accordingly. Rarely will I go to a full @10, and even more rarely will I use a rep range of 1-2@10. Top sets excluded, my average intensity is between 78 and 83%. (I still use % rates higher than 83, but it averages out to 78-83 when figuring the average weekly load) I have found that to be my sweet spot.
So @jaymaximus, have you made a final decision regarding the competition? Are you going to do it?
So @jaymaximus, have you made a final decision regarding the competition? Are you going to do it?
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jaymaximus
Pro
Thats good shit. Thanks. Im all over this.
jaymaximus
Pro
im def going to compete. the only question us when, so I can backwards plan. Right now im at a location where theres nothing happening, but ill be moving in the next month. Ive already started checking comp dates, just nothing laid in stone. Id like to set it up to where im peaking with both the program and juice though.
Strength and Power
Member
I hear you man. The area where I live rarely has a comp within 2 hours drive time. Usually its a 4 hour drive minimum. Sounds like you have a very solid plan of attack. Good luck, and keep us posted. Btw...enjoy moving. I have moved quite a few times, and it always proves to be a total pain in the ass.
jaymaximus
Pro
Brother, ive been moving every 2 - 3 years for 12 years. This should be my last one. So im excited. And yes, its a pain every single time.
Perrin Aybara
Master
If it works as good for you as it did for me it should put you around 500. Just try to consistently get 2-3+ on the AMRAPs. At first you should be getting 5+ extra on them and try to keep that pace. You could go beltless the first four weeks if you want, it's going to feel light at first.
If you can get that 445x5-6 in week eleven you'll be good for 500 for sure.
I don't want to sound stupid but...the first number is sets and the second is reps, correct?
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