is smolov base mesocycle good for a strongman?

[STRONGMAN87]

just wondering is smolov good for strongman training

[Diana Meeque]

it'll bring your squat up and your deadlift will probably maintain, but you won't be able to do your usual strongman type training; at least not for long.

[STRONGMAN87]

thanks for the info, i was thinking of running the program, im just wondering if i was to do it, would it improve my lifts in event training?

[Diana Meeque]

thanks for the info, i was thinking of running the program, im just wondering if i was to do it, would it improve my lifts in event training?

i can't really think of anything it would improve other than a squat based event. you probably wouldn't be able to do much conditioning during the base cycle,but it's only 3 weeks so who knows.

there's a Q&A thread with Travis Ortmayer in the stickies, maybe ask him?

[wolfbaden6]

The best way to improve on events is to just do the events. Smolov is designed for powerlifters, not strongmen. As nice as it is to know your squat will increase, unless you're squatting in competition, it'll just be a hell of a lot of unnecessary squatting.

[STRONGMAN87]

thanks for the input, ill just continue training events.

[STRONGMAN87]

i have seen that thread before, it would be a good idea to ask travis, thanks foe the input.