I have my first full meet December 5 (USAPL – full power). I am starting my 3 week on 5-3-1 tomorrow (deads), but I am considering working up to a heavy triple instead of the prescribed amounts on all my main lifts this week. Then, on the Tues. before the Sat. meet, working up to a single equal to my openers on each lift, then calling it quits for the rest of the week. Is this a good plan? Any advice or other tips? Thanks,
Jack
Meat -
On the Inzer lever belts - do I choose the size where the maximum girth = my waist measurement or one where the minimum girth = waist?
I was thinking that since the idea is to crank the belt down tight I should size it where max girth = waist…
[quote]Vibram5F wrote:
Hi Meat,
Been reading your feedback for a while - great stuff!
Here’s a vid of my bench today - 205lbs x 7 reps. I’m 35 years (I guess I should call myself junior in this forum…), 200lbs, 6’2", and I’ve been lifting for about a year. I fully recognize that my bench technique to put it mildly sucks, so any feedback / pointers much appreciated!
Thanks!
O.[/quote]
you definitely have a few glaring form issues there. before i go into a laundry list, do me a favor and check out Dave tate’s most recent bench press article/vid here on this site. it gives a very good description of a proper powerlifting bench.
after that, if you have specific questions feel free to shoot them my way.
[quote]VikingsAD28 wrote:
Meat-
I know from looking at your log you do a lot of deads from different heights. When I do elevated deads right at the kneecap or slightly below it, I find that I am weaker than when doing the full ROM, why? Does this mean that elevated deads are going to benefit me more or less?
The other thing I cant figure out is that my squat is pretty close to my deadlift, so my legs are strong (relative to my body), and I can dumbell row 140’s for about 10 reps, so my upper back is strong (relatively), so what the hell is wrong with me? Last time I tested my squat was 385 and my deadlift was 405. I am in the middle of a sheiko cycle that I have every plan on finishing and I feel that both of these lifts are going to be quite a bit better when I am done, but I guess my question is, why so little separation between the two? I want my deadlift higher![/quote]
there is a huge misconception that one should be able to lift more weight on all partial movements. but that’s just not true. i have a sticking point right at mid shin. i’m at least 50lbs weaker pulling from there than i am from the floor. the reason- if you have good speed off the floor the momentum can often times take you right through your sticking point. there are a lot of lifters that are weaker right at or below the knee. the reason- that is where the transition to hips through takes place or should take place. if you get a chance, send me a vid of a full ROM dead with a near max weight. when you dead do you force your hips through to the bar or do you lean back to lock it out??
so, there can be a few different reasons why you are weaker at partial movements. it can be that you don’t have the momentum off the floor to take you through your sticking point, you can have form issues that are exaggerated by starting the pull at that point, or you may be the particular starting point for that lift can be at a point where you can’t use larger, stronger muscles to get the weight started.
also, my squat and dead are always pretty close. typically you see a big discrepancy between a squat and dead more in geared lifters because they get more help from their gear on squat and not as much on deads.
keep doin’ what your doin’ and get me a vid.
I’m having Modi as well look at this, however I would also like your opinion as well on these two lifts
My bench:
My DL:
Thanks MM
[quote]iyaayas wrote:
Hey Meat.
I’ve been lifting for about 2 months now. I’m going through the eternal beginner program using workouts made by Alwyn Cosgrove from the New Rules of Lifting. I’m 39, and attempting to stick to a program for the first time in my life.
The workouts currently have me doing front squats, which I prefer to back squats because they feel more natural to me. I’m 6’2" - maybe that makes a difference. Anyway, please check out the videos of my front and back squats.
Rip me apart! And Thanks.
Sincerely,
Rob
Back Squats w/185 lbs
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Front Squats w/185 lbs
[video]1499[/video][/quote]
there’s nothing to tear apart there. looks good… BUT. light weight should look good. I see some tightness issues that may become more apparent with heavier weight on the back squats. get me a vid with a weight that’s close to a max. front squats look really good though.
[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
I have my first full meet December 5 (USAPL – full power). I am starting my 3 week on 5-3-1 tomorrow (deads), but I am considering working up to a heavy triple instead of the prescribed amounts on all my main lifts this week. Then, on the Tues. before the Sat. meet, working up to a single equal to my openers on each lift, then calling it quits for the rest of the week. Is this a good plan? Any advice or other tips? Thanks,
Jack[/quote
everyone does it different. i’ve tried a few different things. I like to take the entire week before the comp off. Two weeks out i work up to my opener on bench and squats…not deads. i usually don’t worry about deads after hitting my last max attempt about 4 weeks out from a comp.
that’s what i would do.
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
Meat -
On the Inzer lever belts - do I choose the size where the maximum girth = my waist measurement or one where the minimum girth = waist?
I was thinking that since the idea is to crank the belt down tight I should size it where max girth = waist…[/quote]
sorry Pale One… i dont’ know how i missed your post. just saw it.
definitely go with the one that has your actual waist size as the minimum. if need be you can pop a couple holes in the belt to make it smaller. the lever mechanism attaches to the belt through two holes using screws. you can always make it smaller but can’t make it bigger. luckily the belts have quit a few holes to move it up and down.
i would call them and give them your exact waist measurement. they have always been very helpful when i called.
Hey meat,
As per your advice, I’ve dropped box squatting for a while. I haven’t free squatted in months and boy does it feel great. When you have some time could you take a look at my squatting for today and let me know what you think?
Did 3x5x315 today. Progression went as follows:
2x10x95, 5x135, belt goes on here, 2x185, 1x225, 1x275, 3x5x315, 10x225
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Thanks
Meat, I’m continuing to work on my sumo deadlift but haven’t made alot of progress in improving my form nor increasing my weight lately. So I’m back in search of advice on whether there is any way to work this smarter.
This vid is of 155# for 5 reps. The most I’ve ever pulled is 160# for 2 reps and it probably looked much like this vid as to form. I wish I was doing a better job of squatting the weight up, ripping the weight off of the floor fast, and keeping my back straight.
Right now, I deadlift once a week and train back squats on the other two training days.
So here’s the question: should I be working form and speed at a lower weight or continuing to try to add weight on the bar, or some combination of both?
As always, thanks for thinking about this.
hey folks… sorry for not getting to some of your questions. As of late, I’ve had some pretty disheartening
situations when trying to help folks out. I’ve taken a step back from giving advice for a little bit. it’s nothing anyone in the Over 35 thread has done. I have just wanted to clear my head a bit so that i can give the best advice that i am able to.
i’ll be back at it in a couple days though.
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
hey folks… sorry for not getting to some of your questions. As of late, I’ve had some pretty disheartening
situations when trying to help folks out. I’ve taken a step back from giving advice for a little bit. it’s nothing anyone in the Over 35 thread has done. I have just wanted to clear my head a bit so that i can give the best advice that i am able to.
i’ll be back at it in a couple days though. [/quote]
Thanks for your time meat, good luck with it.
Just wanted to say thanks again for all of your help. It is very much appreciated.
Jack
Its a cliche that no good deed goes unpunished. You give your time and expertise to people like me who need help, with frankly nothing much in return. I’m really sorry that you’ve run into situations where an attempt to help someone has caused you grief.
So, like Jack, I just want to say thanks again. Your willingness to help me, as well as your substantive advice, both really meant alot to me.
thanks folks… trust me…you all are NOT the issue. if anything, you are the reason i’m taking a little break. it’s othere areas of my life and helping others that have taken a toll. I want to give you folks my best effort. i’ll be back at it real soon. thanks again… i really appreciate it.
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
thanks folks… trust me…you all are NOT the issue. if anything, you are the reason i’m taking a little break. it’s othere areas of my life and helping others that have taken a toll. I want to give you folks my best effort. i’ll be back at it real soon. thanks again… i really appreciate it. [/quote]
Before you get off thinking that your advice isnt worth anything, I followed your advice on floor press, switched up technique, and am seeing a difference already in overall strength, and upper body strength. You the man MM.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
Its a cliche that no good deed goes unpunished. You give your time and expertise to people like me who need help, with frankly nothing much in return. I’m really sorry that you’ve run into situations where an attempt to help someone has caused you grief.
So, like Jack, I just want to say thanks again. Your willingness to help me, as well as your substantive advice, both really meant alot to me.[/quote]
You used “substantive” properly in a sentence!
Will you marry me?
Haven’t asked for much advise cause my training is directed more towards the throws but I read your thread religously and have garnered a huge amount of FREE information from it. You are greatly appreciated here.
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
Its a cliche that no good deed goes unpunished. You give your time and expertise to people like me who need help, with frankly nothing much in return. I’m really sorry that you’ve run into situations where an attempt to help someone has caused you grief.
So, like Jack, I just want to say thanks again. Your willingness to help me, as well as your substantive advice, both really meant alot to me.[/quote]
You used “substantive” properly in a sentence!
Will you marry me?[/quote]
Charming, seeing that I’m already married that would be pretty darn illegal.
However, a marriage proposal was just the right thing for me to read this particular AM, and I thank you for the smile. 
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
Its a cliche that no good deed goes unpunished. You give your time and expertise to people like me who need help, with frankly nothing much in return. I’m really sorry that you’ve run into situations where an attempt to help someone has caused you grief.
So, like Jack, I just want to say thanks again. Your willingness to help me, as well as your substantive advice, both really meant alot to me.[/quote]
You used “substantive” properly in a sentence!
Will you marry me?[/quote]
Charming, seeing that I’m already married that would be pretty darn illegal.
However, a marriage proposal was just the right thing for me to read this particular AM, and I thank you for the smile.
[/quote]
Eh, give or take a spouse or two, it could be legal depending on the location. I second his marriage proposal, and throw in $10.