The Official PL Family Appreciation Thread: Part XI

[ampUP11]

just be careful with those rep maxes as they don't always correlate to as much of an increase in your 1RM as you might believe. They're most definitely an indicator of strength gain, but they can be deceiving.

^^ I can attest to this, I have not increasing my rep work in the slightest in terms of 5s and 3s except for a few reverse band squat triples. Still hit a conservative PR. With bench, my rep work sucks, same goes for the squats. Those PR's signify increases in work capacity, but do not have a direct correlation to maxes all the time. I hope your squat cleans up and the 300 bench gets here soon so you can keep putting up big numbers before you compete at 205 or whatever the new weight class they just created is.

[arian11]

just be careful with those rep maxes as they don't always correlate to as much of an increase in your 1RM as you might believe. They're most definitely an indicator of strength gain, but they can be deceiving.

I know. And I tend to max better than I rep for squat and deadlift and worse for bench. So even though bench estimates to 302, I may only hit 295. Though it doesn't really matter because I probably won't hit a tng 1RM before my March meet if I do it. So as long as I crush my 265 comp bench, I don't care if I'm at 300 right now or not.

^^ I can attest to this, I have not increasing my rep work in the slightest in terms of 5s and 3s except for a few reverse band squat triples. Still hit a conservative PR. With bench, my rep work sucks, same goes for the squats. Those PR's signify increases in work capacity, but do not have a direct correlation to maxes all the time. I hope your squat cleans up and the 300 bench gets here soon so you can keep putting up big numbers before you compete at 205 or whatever the new weight class they just created is.

I would have to cut down a few pounds to compete at 220. 205 would be quite a cut for me right now. I think I'll just screw around with 220/231/242 for now. I kinda wanna do 231 and 242 just so I can say I've competed at 181, 198, 220, 231, 242...dat dere dreamer bulk

[LegosInMyEgos]

Arian wtf man

[Fivefootkillerz]

Arian wtf man

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theres no way calling bs lol
feminism not even once

[arian11]

Arian wtf man

LIME wtf man

[Liftamulti]

LIME wtf man

[youtube]Kppx4bzfAaE[youtube]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[martin_mathers]

After a one-year Sheiko hiatus im thinking of getting back on dat Russian train again...whos wit me??

[adamsz]

After a one-year Sheiko hiatus im thinking of getting back on dat Russian train again...whos wit me??

It's been on my mind lately... I've been messin around with a bastardized conjugate method for the past couple months after running Sheiko for a long time and I gotta admit I kinda miss Sheiko. Soon I'm starting Smolov Base/Smolov Jr to peak for a meet and after that I might consider going back to Sheiko, we'll see.

[Liftamulti]

I just get someone to program for me, problems solved.

[xRequiem]

I just get someone to program for me, problems solved.

That's why you're still weak.

Training by feel is better.

[SCJuggernaut]

for those who have benched with a slingshot or even those in gear if it applies...

I put the slingshot on after my DE bench worksets were done, and was unable to touch chest. I did 2 sets with slingshot.

Do I need to arch more (my current arch is poor) or do I lack the weight needed for the bar to touch my chest?

[darren.dugan]

for those who have benched with a slingshot or even those in gear if it applies...

I put the slingshot on after my DE bench worksets were done, and was unable to touch chest. I did 2 sets with slingshot.

Do I need to arch more (my current arch is poor) or do I lack the weight needed for the bar to touch my chest?

Really? I touched 225 no problem with my slingshot on when i was trying it out.

Also, hipsters make my want to punt puppies.

[Black_Spit]

Really? I touched 225 no problem with my slingshot on when i was trying it out

Same here. I've gone down to 225 with no problem at all.

Juggernaut I'm guessing its not the regular red one?

[Black_Spit]

That's why you're still weak.

Training by feel is better.

No.

[darren.dugan]

Hey Strongmen, check these out:

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[getout87]

Hey Strongmen, check these out:

http://www.liftinglarge.com/Blue-Cru...-Elbow-Sleeves

I'm buying these today. Hnngg I love my stingers so much

[Black_Spit]

Guys/Girls I have a set of sleeves that I've never worn. I bought them for my elbows but I can't get them over my forearms.

They're a good brand. Same as the ones I use on my knees-

http://www.quest-nutrition.com/store...?idproduct=157

Size small 13-14. Never worn. Anyone interested in buying them off of me? Obviously I'll sell them substantially less than the original $57 price.

Plus they're black and not that ****gytime blue like rehband color.

[Liftamulti]

That's why you're still weak.

Training by feel is better.

Nope, when you have someone choose the weights, it feels like you have an obligation to hit them.

Bro, do you even lift? You talk a lot of smack, without any action. Instead of talking about how you're "going to" out total someone, go to the gym and do it *******.

[SPFjudge]

That's why you're still weak.

Training by feel is better.

urine idiot

[Torrtrefireto]

Nope, when you have someone choose the weights, it feels like you have an obligation to hit them.

Bro, do you even lift? You talk a lot of smack, without any action. Instead of talking about how you're "going to" out total someone, go to the gym and do it *******.

I don't have any ill will to Requiem

But yeah, if I train by feel i either max out or stop at 50% every single session. When forced to hit certain weights/sets/reps I at least know I'm being productive

[55]

going for a 515 deadlift today, woke up pumped

[coloBB]

Hey Strongmen, check these out:

http://www.liftinglarge.com/Blue-Cru...-Elbow-Sleeves

you still thinking of doing a strongman comp? I know for a while you were considering it.

[ShortDave]

I don't have any ill will to Requiem

But yeah, if I train by feel i either max out or stop at 50% every single session. When forced to hit certain weights/sets/reps I at least know I'm being productive

I train by feel to an extent, but it's all options based on a program designed to strengthen my weak points. Today I am floor pressing, no matter how I feel it's floor pressing day but if I am feeling great I may do a max triple and if I am feeling bad I may do a 5x5 at around 80%. I may be stronger if I followed a strict program but so far this has been treating me well

[kingscross]

lulz

[Jason2459]

I train by feel to an extent, but it's all options based on a program designed to strengthen my weak points. Today I am floor pressing, no matter how I feel it's floor pressing day but if I am feeling great I may do a max triple and if I am feeling bad I may do a 5x5 at around 80%. I may be stronger if I followed a strict program but so far this has been treating me well

I train by a long term overall plan based on a few very basic methods with a general idea of what needs to be done broken down into short term goals to accumulate into my long term goals.

[grace_ou]

I train by a long term overall plan based on a few very basic methods with a general idea of what needs to be done broken down into short term goals to accumulate into my long term goals.

LOL, I'm pretty ****ing anal about my training plans & tracking. I have a 5 year goal plan, broken down into to 6 to 8 month goals designed to get me to my long terms. Then I have monthly goals which I use to plan my training by. I have one of these set for each sport, which then accumulates into one larger over all plan. All of this goes through my Cycling God who helps engineer and plan all of this.

My real life training journal is massive. I track everything from sleep, to eating, physical statistical (form blood pressure to weight, bf, hyd, blood sugar, ect..) I have computers for cycling, running, even weightlifting that break down everything from heart rate to calls burned ect... automatically and in real time. So my coach can look on the internet and see my current hear rate, speeds ect and at any given time when I'm training. We can't lie or cheat about our workouts to our boss.

[Liftamulti]

I can never set realistic goals. I always aim too high. That's why my competitions are always so bad.

[SPFjudge]

I like knowing what I gotta hit before I walk in the gym.

[MattIsBored]

LOL, I'm pretty ****ing anal about my training plans & tracking. I have a 5 year goal plan, broken down into to 6 to 8 month goals designed to get me to my long terms. Then I have monthly goals which I use to plan my training by. I have one of these set for each sport, which then accumulates into one larger over all plan. All of this goes through my Cycling God who helps engineer and plan all of this.

My real life training journal is massive. I track everything from sleep, to eating, physical statistical (form blood pressure to weight, bf, hyd, blood sugar, ect..) I have computers for cycling, running, even weightlifting that break down everything from heart rate to calls burned ect... automatically and in real time. So my coach can look on the internet and see my current hear rate, speeds ect and at any given time when I'm training. We can't lie or cheat about our workouts to our boss.

This is exactly how it should be, I'm more fluid with my checks and balances and it's not really that detailed. I mean once I have to scrap and fight for 5-10 pound increase in a year then I'd start micromanaging.

[Jason2459]

I like knowing what I gotta hit before I walk in the gym.

I always have a number in my head that I have to hit going into my Max effort sessions. I won't stop either until I hit it. Rarely do I have to attempt more then once. I guess I sort of did this last last time but I don't count that as I passed out.