I’m weak as shit, I’m not posting my numbers because they are too embarassing.
I’m still trying to decide what program to use for a good 6+ months, and what I want to know how to improvise on my training if something doesn’t feel right.
So, is DE work going to help me increase my squat/bench/deadlift from the get go? Or should I wait until I’m putting up respectable numbers?
Instead of a DE day should I just have a 4x15 rep range on bench/squat/deadlift to put on some muscle mass?
I’m the last guy who’s an expert on this, but I remember someone on here saying that if you aren’t maxing at least 300 pounds on a lift you shouldn’t be doing speed work. Personally I’d put that number at least 100 pounds higher on squat and deads.
I wouldn’t build a pure DE workout into your schedule. However, as your’re working up to the day’s work weights, try being explosive with those submaximal weights. It kind of goeas along with the whole “treat light weights like heavy weights” concept.
It will teach you speed overall and it will also prepare your body for the heavy sets at the end of the workout.
DE works has done nothing for my max, but I did get faster with light weights. I’m going to run through a Westside-style cycle with DE work just before rugby season begins.
Eric Talmant has some interesting things to say about DE work on a couple of his YouTube vids.
DE works has done nothing for my max, but I did get faster with light weights. I’m going to run through a Westside-style cycle with DE work just before rugby season begins.
Eric Talmant has some interesting things to say about DE work on a couple of his YouTube vids.[/quote]
Eric subscribes to and makes money off of a system that doesnt believe in dynamic work. Much in the same way that Mauro Dipasquale doesnt believe in carbs.
I have noticed a difference when I add in dynamic work, but personally the benefits do not continue past a couple of weeks time. I have been alternating between training cycles with speed days and ones with accessory days instead.
[quote]Stronghold wrote:
Eric subscribes to and makes money off of a system that doesnt believe in dynamic work.[/quote]
I get your point, but I think it’s a stretch to say that Sheiko doesn’t “believe” in dynamic work, it’s just not a feature of his programs.
In any case Eric does use a Tendo and has postulated that the greatest benefits he has noticed come when working around 80% and keeping the % of force high on the second rep relative to the first rep. Like I said, he says some interesting things about it. Take it for what it is, another man’s observations and thoughts.
