Layne Norton Reloaded: Back on my feet, like a freight train I'm coming!

[str8flexed]

They compare the crease of the hip in relation to the top of the knee cap. TBH I thought it was in based on the video. This picture here makes it look very very close though. Someone in another thread mentioned that part of the problem may be that Layne is pitched so far forward that it makes him look higher than he actually is.

635 was very close, I didn't have as much of a problem with that call (other than there were people who were way higher) but I still feel the 645 was clearly good. But their opinion was different, not much I can do

[Sporto1633]

At the end of the day, whether a judge called it one way or the other due to an inch or two, Layne still has an amazing squat. There isn't a single person around that follows or is inspired by Layne that would think anything other than the fact he can squat 645lbs. Period.

Keeping this in perspective, think about how many times we all watch a bodybuilding competition, and when the results are announced, many other professional bodybuilders scratch their heads wondering how it ended up the way it did. However, when it's all said and done, just like in bodybuilding, it doesn't really matter what the judges thought on that particular day - what matters is the journey that you took to get there, giving it your all, and being happy with doing the best you possibly could. The stage and competitions will always be there.

Judging, umpiring, refereeing, or anything of the like is one of the HARDEST things to do. It's always amazing to me how thousands of people can witness the exact same event and end up with completely different versions of what actually happened. The judge made his call the best that he could based on what he saw on that day, that lift, etc. and no one should fault him for that. Seeing things in real time versus a picture or a video where one can slow still it or pause it makes a huge difference.

All in all, it's really impressive to see where Layne continues to go - in spite of all the haters and doubters that surround him, he continues to shove it right back in there face and prove them wrong. For that alone, Layne should be commended, regardless of what some judge said about some squat at some competition

Just my $0.02 anyway

Sporto

[demonwareltd]

I don't understand why, with today's technology that they simply use some sort of pressure sensitive plate, adjusted for each lifter that they need to touch with their ass to ensure the squat is deep enough. Obviously the height would vary by individual, but it's something that could be easily measured for each lifter prior to the meet and then set accordingly. Would eliminate much of the bad judgement calls that are obviously made here.

[wrkoutfrq]

At the end of the day, whether a judge called it one way or the other due to an inch or two, Layne still has an amazing squat. There isn't a single person around that follows or is inspired by Layne that would think anything other than the fact he can squat 645lbs. Period.

Keeping this in perspective, think about how many times we all watch a bodybuilding competition, and when the results are announced, many other professional bodybuilders scratch their heads wondering how it ended up the way it did. However, when it's all said and done, just like in bodybuilding, it doesn't really matter what the judges thought on that particular day - what matters is the journey that you took to get there, giving it your all, and being happy with doing the best you possibly could. The stage and competitions will always be there.

Judging, umpiring, refereeing, or anything of the like is one of the HARDEST things to do. It's always amazing to me how thousands of people can witness the exact same event and end up with completely different versions of what actually happened. The judge made his call the best that he could based on what he saw on that day, that lift, etc. and no one should fault him for that. Seeing things in real time versus a picture or a video where one can slow still it or pause it makes a huge difference.

All in all, it's really impressive to see where Layne continues to go - in spite of all the haters and doubters that surround him, he continues to shove it right back in there face and prove them wrong. For that alone, Layne should be commended, regardless of what some judge said about some squat at some competition

Just my $0.02 anyway

Sporto

hell to the F-ing yes.... this all the way, reps!

[zmcdole]

635 was very close, I didn't have as much of a problem with that call (other than there were people who were way higher) but I still feel the 645 was clearly good. But their opinion was different, not much I can do

that's powerlifting for ya I guess. I did the same thing with a squat in November. It looked good on video and a lot of people watching at the meet said the same thing, but the judges didn't agree and not a single white light was given lol.

[NaturalPursuit]

i don't understand why, with today's technology that they simply use some sort of pressure sensitive plate, adjusted for each lifter that they need to touch with their ass to ensure the squat is deep enough. Obviously the height would vary by individual, but it's something that could be easily measured for each lifter prior to the meet and then set accordingly. Would eliminate much of the bad judgement calls that are obviously made here.

this!!!!

[zmcdole]

I don't understand why, with today's technology that they simply use some sort of pressure sensitive plate, adjusted for each lifter that they need to touch with their ass to ensure the squat is deep enough. Obviously the height would vary by individual, but it's something that could be easily measured for each lifter prior to the meet and then set accordingly. Would eliminate much of the bad judgement calls that are obviously made here.

Not a bad idea in theory, but it would be a logistical nightmare and even then there would be some judgement errors when setting it up. Logistically speaking it would just be something else to slow the meet down. Plus I don't thinking squatting a max effort weight to a box that you're supposed to lightly touch is a good idea anyways.

IMO, side judges need to be given a clear view of the lifters hip crease and knee cap. This is hard to do with side spotters, but side judges need to get up and move around and not just sit their lazy ass in the chair.

[NaturalPursuit]

Not a bad idea in theory, but it would be a logistical nightmare and even then there would be some judgement errors when setting it up. Logistically speaking it would just be something else to slow the meet down. Plus I don't thinking squatting a max effort weight to a box that you're supposed to lightly touch is a good idea anyways.

IMO, side judges need to be given a clear view of the lifters hip crease and knee cap. This is hard to do with side spotters, but side judges need to get up and move around and not just sit their lazy ass in the chair.

Ah I never thought of it that way...I have no powerlifting experience so thought the original 'box' or something light was a decent idea...

I guess better judges?

[demonwareltd]

It wouldn't be a box, like when u do box squats. It would be a pivoting square on a hinge that holds no weight. As soon as your ass even touches it it would give and set off a sensor. We have something like this at our gym that I use to ensure I'm always squatting to depth. No sensors though, I just listen for the squeak of it moving and I know Im good. I will take a pic and post

Agree though that slowing things down is more of a pain. Why can't they have more than one platform so that the lifts can go in quick succession so that changing the weights around wouldn't hold things up so much?

[zmcdole]

Ah I never thought of it that way...I have no powerlifting experience so thought the original 'box' or something light was a decent idea...

I guess better judges?

When a squat is close like that you really need to get a good look at it and if you look in that pic the judge isn't really trying all that hard to get a good look. He just kinda leans over. Who knows, maybe he saw everything he needed to see.

[NaturalPursuit]

When a squat is close like that you really need to get a good look at it and if you look in that pic the judge isn't really trying all that hard to get a good look. He just kinda leans over. Who knows, maybe he saw everything he needed to see.

true true...my eye is not so sharp so I would be a HORRIBLE judge haha

[BostonRockets]

Sorry to hijack this thread but Layne (or anyone else doing PHAT), what are your thoughts on going to failure on the power days? I avoid failure on the hypertrophy days but on the power days it seems almost inevitable because I want to push myself. Practically every exercise I am hitting failure.

[TheCaz]

Sorry to hijack this thread but Layne (or anyone else doing PHAT), what are your thoughts on going to failure on the power days? I avoid failure on the hypertrophy days but on the power days it seems almost inevitable because I want to push myself. Practically every exercise I am hitting failure.

In my experience, it is best to only go to failure on power-lifting at most 2-3x/month. Even when I do DUP, I don't do too much work over 90%, because you can easily get injured or literally overtrained that way. Not the BS overtrained.

[demonwareltd]

As I mentioned above, a device such as this you think would be a viable option as well to judge squat depth. I use it and is a great tool especially as the weights get heavy, to ensure you are going to depth:

[wrkoutfrq]

In my experience, it is best to only go to failure on power-lifting at most 2-3x/month. Even when I do DUP, I don't do too much work over 90%, because you can easily get injured or literally overtrained that way. Not the BS overtrained.

This... I usually go for an RPE of around a 9 or 9.5 (not complete failure but not another rep to be had).

As I mentioned above, a device such as this you think would be a viable option as well to judge squat depth. I use it and is a great tool especially as the weights get heavy, to ensure you are going to depth:

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neat idea, the only thing that i could think might make it difficult would be the differences in people's form... some guys like layne really get that butt back and use a lot of hip drive, but others are much more upright, Oly style almost. probably dependent on whether you squat low or high bar, but i'm the latter, and my butt doesn't travel back very far. still doable though!

[TIUjoe]

watched the video of the meet. That 645 squat was good in my eyes! No question. Inspiring regardless of the judges' opinion.

[demonwareltd]

This... I usually go for an RPE of around a 9 or 9.5 (not complete failure but not another rep to be had).



neat idea, the only thing that i could think might make it difficult would be the differences in people's form... some guys like layne really get that butt back and use a lot of hip drive, but others are much more upright, Oly style almost. probably dependent on whether you squat low or high bar, but i'm the latter, and my butt doesn't travel back very far. still doable though!

Agreed - the bench is completely adjustable, so you would simply do a practice bodyweight squat or something to get the correct setting for you to be considered deep enough and the judges would make note of it and set it properly for each contestant.

[Opeth09]

Sorry to hijack this thread but Layne (or anyone else doing PHAT), what are your thoughts on going to failure on the power days? I avoid failure on the hypertrophy days but on the power days it seems almost inevitable because I want to push myself. Practically every exercise I am hitting failure.

I have been doing PHAT for a long time now. I try not to go to failure too often on the power days. I go to failure a lot on the hyper days though.. and beyond failure to be honest haha

[KelseaMarie]

I was there, 645 was good. The judges were mad you were stylin' all over them.

[OtisBDriftwood]

I think the lift was valid honestly.

Great work, Layne.

[Newbtime]

Man, it's been a while since I checked in to see how you've been doing... You've got so fukkin strong you're bitching about nearly finishing a dunked 3x bw squat on a 4th attempt.... what in the ****...


If you had just shouted yolo a couple times and taken that 657 as an opener it would of gone... hind sight 20/20 I guess... The strength is there for sure Layne.


If I'd have known you were competing I would of come seen the mad stomps and sacrifices to win in person (I still want you to sign my glutamine, too).


Hope that shoulder gets better.

[str8flexed]

thanks guys, I'm over it and I'm moving on. I got 700 on my mind

[str8flexed]

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[fltallpaul]

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[Ccm644]

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[The Solution]

Great debate on overtraining.. Makes You wonder why so many people fall in the 1 part a day bodysplit and think about blasting a muscle elicits greater muscle growth/gains (or the theory from the 80's-90's where people never thought or did 2x-3x a week frequency for a bodypart). It still intrigues me why most individuals (that are enhanced) still swear by this type of training (or seen mostly utilized by the IFBB pro's. and their information via Magazines/interviews

[demonwareltd]

Great debate on overtraining.. Makes You wonder why so many people fall in the 1 part a day bodysplit and think about blasting a muscle elicits greater muscle growth/gains (or the theory from the 80's-90's where people never thought or did 2x-3x a week frequency for a bodypart). It still intrigues me why most individuals (that are enhanced) still swear by this type of training (or seen mostly utilized by the IFBB pro's. and their information via Magazines/interviews

That crosses my mind from time to time as well when I'm watching any variety of my IFBB pro's training DVDs (entertaining as hell to watch). Then again, seeing them live and in person on stage, it obviously works. At least for them with their specific "protocols" they follow

[The Solution]

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[sasclm25]

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