Front squats sound like a decent idea. I'd say where you are at requires the fine tuning. Perhaps less dead lifting and more assistance work focusing on specific weakness in your movement.
Some 1RPM calculators for squat use 1.2 for sets of 5 which would put 295 for 5 around 355. These tools could be a bit off depending on strengths of the lifter. Purely speculating but I imagine a...
I think theduffman provided you some sound points. Consistency and diet can go a long way for a beginning lifter. I sometimes think new powerlifters make things far...
Allows you to more readily adjust for specific depth work.
I find it easier on my back and knees which means more volume.
Allows for easier implentation of accomadating resistance tools.
They are...
I definitely agree. I have incorporated power cleans into my routine and have found them particuarly helpful for my situation which has always been generating power at the bottom of the movement. I...
Definitely can be done. My workout partner is 6'6 and is relatively lean. He is putting up some nice numbers and has added some decent body weight over the past 5 months.
I have always had issues with the elbow "tuck" while benching. I have a decent raw BP but I figure I am using a more bodybuilding style of pressing. My problem is I cannot figure out how to tuck...
Yep, I am putting up drywall in the kitchen and was rushing in and out to watch the action. I figured someone would do a beaver dive in the middle of the court. I am pissed it didn't happen.
I will simply add to this debate by saying this: SQUATS PHUCKING RULE the ground we walk upon, the air we breath, and the space we occupy. I don't care if they are front squats, back squats, zercker...
I am returning to PL from some long standing injuries. I am hoping to lift smarter so I can lift longer. So, I'd say I am getting back into lifting. In terms of raw or gear, I am just fact finding...