Walkouts/Holds

[L The Pirate]

I had a question pertaining to squat walkouts and bench holds.

Are these effective maneuvers to increase confidence for a newer powerlifter when essentially every workout you would be getting some sort of PR?

Not as a main focal point or even every week as dedicated time, but perhaps once or twice a month loading the bar up with more slightly more weight than your working max and just getting used to the feel. (with spotter on bench)

Would this be a waste of time?

[Jason2459]

Some will say total waste of time and some will say it helps. You'll just either have to do it or not and decide yourself if it helped or not.

[Big Sexy J]

Some will say total waste of time .

That's me.

[zmcdole]

You're better off using reverse bands, a high box, slingshot, or boards to overload with.

[Black_Spit]

That's me.

Ive never done them but doesn't it seem like they could be useful for guys who are all wobbly and shaky under the bar? Especially little guys.

[L The Pirate]

Especially little guys.

Hey! I resemble that remark but I'm working on it!
Anyways what you said was the reason I was thinking about it, strictly a confidence booster and to get more comfortable with all the little things like setup walkout etc with the heavier weight

[Jason2459]

You're better off using reverse bands, a high box, slingshot, or boards to overload with.

I'm with this approach

[SPFjudge]

I think its essential for equipped lifters that walk out because you're walking out over your raw max. For a raw lifter, meh, but it could help with not being timid of heavy weights.