[quote]Aragorn wrote:
Nice log, and that’s some damned strong pulling! Curious about how you planned this off season–how did you outline the block?[/quote]
I appreciate the kind words, especially coming from a veteran poster like yourself, Sir Aragorn. I actually pulled back on doing any Block programming, and actually did 5/3/1 for 8 weeks. My body needed the break from Block programming because it beats me up too much. Although, now I’m back to the Block programming for my meet prep. [/quote]
Well thank you very much. I hope I’m somewhat intelligent and of use here lol. You sir pull reps like a beast…even when I pulled all the time (squat focused right now) and pulled over 600 I could never DL more than 500 x 8 for reps. I suck something bad at rep deadlifts using a heavy % of my RM.
I find it interesting that you only use 1 or 2 exercises in your warm-up and activation. I really like to have a variety of things to warm up my whole body. You don’t find that certain parts have a harder time warm-ing up for the main lift?
[quote]Aragorn wrote:
Nice log, and that’s some damned strong pulling! Curious about how you planned this off season–how did you outline the block?[/quote]
I appreciate the kind words, especially coming from a veteran poster like yourself, Sir Aragorn. I actually pulled back on doing any Block programming, and actually did 5/3/1 for 8 weeks. My body needed the break from Block programming because it beats me up too much. Although, now I’m back to the Block programming for my meet prep. [/quote]
Well thank you very much. I hope I’m somewhat intelligent and of use here lol. You sir pull reps like a beast…even when I pulled all the time (squat focused right now) and pulled over 600 I could never DL more than 500 x 8 for reps. I suck something bad at rep deadlifts using a heavy % of my RM.
I find it interesting that you only use 1 or 2 exercises in your warm-up and activation. I really like to have a variety of things to warm up my whole body. You don’t find that certain parts have a harder time warm-ing up for the main lift?[/quote]
I always appreciate and welcome more voices in my log. I like the added perspective(s) when it’s here. Speaking of which, for all who follow my log, I can’t stress how awesome this series of videos are. It’s my man-crush Jeremy Frey speaking on training
2 exercises in my warm up? I’m sure what you’re referring another than the plyometric work that I do before weights.
I don’t write it down but I also use the rumble roller on IT bands, Hip flexors, Glutes, Quads, etc and a general dynamic warm up first thing when I start my training sessions. Those two things make it easier for me to be physically, emotionally, and psychologically ready for the main lifts.
I always appreciate and welcome more voices in my log. I like the added perspective(s) when it’s here. Speaking of which, for all who follow my log, I can’t stress how awesome this series of videos are. It’s my man-crush Jeremy Frey speaking on training
2 exercises in my warm up? I’m sure what you’re referring another than the plyometric work that I do before weights.
I don’t write it down but I also use the rumble roller on IT bands, Hip flexors, Glutes, Quads, etc and a general dynamic warm up first thing when I start my training sessions. Those two things make it easier for me to be physically, emotionally, and psychologically ready for the main lifts.
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Yep, reading fail on my part obviously. WTF was I thinking. I personally don’t like squatting without warming up my upper back as well… actually I don’t really like doing anything without warming my upper back up lol. Love the plyometric work, but I always include upper back work anyways. Once my back feels warm the weights feel very stable.
I always appreciate and welcome more voices in my log. I like the added perspective(s) when it’s here. Speaking of which, for all who follow my log, I can’t stress how awesome this series of videos are. It’s my man-crush Jeremy Frey speaking on training
2 exercises in my warm up? I’m sure what you’re referring another than the plyometric work that I do before weights.
I don’t write it down but I also use the rumble roller on IT bands, Hip flexors, Glutes, Quads, etc and a general dynamic warm up first thing when I start my training sessions. Those two things make it easier for me to be physically, emotionally, and psychologically ready for the main lifts.
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Yep, reading fail on my part obviously. WTF was I thinking. I personally don’t like squatting without warming up my upper back as well… actually I don’t really like doing anything without warming my upper back up lol. Love the plyometric work, but I always include upper back work anyways. Once my back feels warm the weights feel very stable.
Frey is a badass. That is all. [/quote]
I do something very similar to this before every training session
I also do joint flossing for upper body afterwards as well
I’m big on prehab work. Even as a young buck at 23, I can’t stress enough how important doing 10-15 min warming up makes, it’s all the difference in the world. I’ve probably added years to my training career (hopefully) because of keeping things in check. This T-Nation article is also pretty awesome for band traction ideas.
Yep, totally agree with those warm-up vids and your overall approach. Big fan of that even if sometimes I get lazy about it too :P. A good warm-up is invaluable.
[quote]Aragorn wrote:
Yep, totally agree with those warm-up vids and your overall approach. Big fan of that even if sometimes I get lazy about it too :P. A good warm-up is invaluable.[/quote]
Yeah, I think the fact that I train with guys in their 30’s and 40’s and seen the total of just doing the bar for warm ups or just arm circles and seeing how broken a lot of them are. It keeps me focused to do the little things like a warm up before every training session so I don’t end up like them.
[quote]Adam-F wrote:
have i missed your meet results? or am I getting confused - you were counting down the weeks - and are now counting back up…?[/quote]
I was counting down from going from offseason to in season, and now counting back up to my meet.
[quote]Stronghold wrote:
This training looks cutting edge. Tell me all about it for free, plz.[/quote]
Hahaha, This training is also extremely hard to really beats you down. I’m Surprised I haven’t Received either private messages From people posting in this training log about what is The exact percentages that I use or anything Of the Like
