Thanks for the quick response, it was very helpful. Can’t wait to hit the gym to try it.
Glenn,
Not to depress you but; I will start cancer treatment (33 radiation and 3 separate chemos) for neck cancer on 2/2. I have been powerlifting/bodybuilding for forty years (56 years old.) I wanted everyone’s advice on working-out during the treatments and the nutrition that will be liquid through the mouth or through a feeding tube. I will try a 3x5 2to 3 days a week and if I can not lift much I may do the century (100 reps) workout for light weight. Please advise…
[quote]adamson091654 wrote:
Glenn,
Not to depress you but; I will start cancer treatment (33 radiation and 3 separate chemos) for neck cancer on 2/2. I have been powerlifting/bodybuilding for forty years (56 years old.) I wanted everyone’s advice on working-out during the treatments and the nutrition that will be liquid through the mouth or through a feeding tube. I will try a 3x5 2to 3 days a week and if I can not lift much I may do the century (100 reps) workout for light weight. Please advise…[/quote]
I simply do not know how to advise someone in your situation. About the only thing I can say is that I really admire you for continueing to train in your situation, and it seems to me that it would be better to undertrain than overdo it while this is going on.
There is a diet of just liquids that someone working for T-Nation came up with called the velocity diet. I think its for leaning down, but I guess you could just … drink more. I don’t know if that’s what you are looking for but you could ask Chris Shugart about it with your situtation. There’s a whole sub-forum just for it I think. The diet basically consists of just supplements that they sell. Hope you get better
Thanks so much. This is new to me but I am determined to beat it and stay strong. We all know how depressing it is when our bench press drops but I am hopeing that I can keep it up as much as possible…
Glenn,
I have a question regarding flexibility in my catch position while doing the snatch. It only happens with the snatch above certain weights. When I hit about 110 I catch the weight in the bottom position while slightly on my toes. I’m guessing it’s my body wanting to do the right thing by getting directly under the bar.
The problem is that even though I may catch it in that position I can’t stand up out of it very well. I know there is that stretch on your site but is there anything that I can do or practice to keep my feet flat on the ground. I know that if I can do this I’ll add an easy 10 kg’s to my max. Thanks.
Kaleb
[quote]kalebwhitby wrote:
Glenn,
I have a question regarding flexibility in my catch position while doing the snatch. It only happens with the snatch above certain weights. When I hit about 110 I catch the weight in the bottom position while slightly on my toes. I’m guessing it’s my body wanting to do the right thing by getting directly under the bar.
The problem is that even though I may catch it in that position I can’t stand up out of it very well. I know there is that stretch on your site but is there anything that I can do or practice to keep my feet flat on the ground. I know that if I can do this I’ll add an easy 10 kg’s to my max. Thanks.
Kaleb[/quote]
are you leaqving the bar forward with the heavier weight, or just extending the ankle when you shouldnt be?
Glenn, is it possible that weightlifting can develop knee problems? Lately my RIGHT knee pops and I can feel some tightness when squatting and getting up (without any weight). My LEFT knee has been popping for a long time before I started weightlifting and there’s no pain/tightness there just popping so it doesn’t concern me very much. BTW I’ve been taking fish oil about 4g/day for some time before the RIGHT knee developed some problems.
I think my form are OK but it’s just based on feeling and because nobody in the gym critiques my form. I’m trying to remove some possibilities here because I also run (beginner runner).
Thank you very much!
Hi Glenn,
In my snatch video below I struggle to keep tight once I catch the weight and end up taking steps all over the place to stabilise the bar overhead, what technique change/intervention would you recommend? Other feedback related to my snatch would be greatly appreciated as well! Thanks in advance!
Glenn,
Even when I catch it in the right place I usually have my feet directly under me and not spread out too wide. I think that part of it might be that when I fully extend my feet don’t quite leave the ground. So I’m guessing that from that position (feet extended)I catch the bar and sit into it while on my toes. This happens usually when I’m doing heavy weights. I’ve been doing squats where I pause at the bottom and then thrust the weight up into an overhead squat position and then squat into those. I’ve only been doing them for a little while so I’m not sure if they’ll actually carry over.
[quote]Paperclip wrote:
Glenn, is it possible that weightlifting can develop knee problems? Lately my RIGHT knee pops and I can feel some tightness when squatting and getting up (without any weight). My LEFT knee has been popping for a long time before I started weightlifting and there’s no pain/tightness there just popping so it doesn’t concern me very much. BTW I’ve been taking fish oil about 4g/day for some time before the RIGHT knee developed some problems.
I think my form are OK but it’s just based on feeling and because nobody in the gym critiques my form. I’m trying to remove some possibilities here because I also run (beginner runner).
Thank you very much![/quote]
Based on what you have told me, sounds like you have some inflamation/swelling in the knee… but, also based on what you have told me I have absolutely no way of knowing what is causing it… sorry.
[quote]jablan wrote:
Hi Glenn,
In my snatch video below I struggle to keep tight once I catch the weight and end up taking steps all over the place to stabilise the bar overhead, what technique change/intervention would you recommend? Other feedback related to my snatch would be greatly appreciated as well! Thanks in advance!
I would suggest lowering the weight a bit and learning to squat snatch. I guarantee you will be glad you did.
[quote]kalebwhitby wrote:
Glenn,
Even when I catch it in the right place I usually have my feet directly under me and not spread out too wide. I think that part of it might be that when I fully extend my feet don’t quite leave the ground. So I’m guessing that from that position (feet extended)I catch the bar and sit into it while on my toes. This happens usually when I’m doing heavy weights. I’ve been doing squats where I pause at the bottom and then thrust the weight up into an overhead squat position and then squat into those. I’ve only been doing them for a little while so I’m not sure if they’ll actually carry over.[/quote]
I have had lifters with this problem. The only thing that I ever found that worked was medium weight drills where you really concentrate on an exaggerated heal stomp.
[quote]Glenn Pendlay wrote:
[quote]Paperclip wrote:
Glenn, is it possible that weightlifting can develop knee problems? Lately my RIGHT knee pops and I can feel some tightness when squatting and getting up (without any weight). My LEFT knee has been popping for a long time before I started weightlifting and there’s no pain/tightness there just popping so it doesn’t concern me very much. BTW I’ve been taking fish oil about 4g/day for some time before the RIGHT knee developed some problems.
I think my form are OK but it’s just based on feeling and because nobody in the gym critiques my form. I’m trying to remove some possibilities here because I also run (beginner runner).
Thank you very much![/quote]
Based on what you have told me, sounds like you have some inflamation/swelling in the knee… but, also based on what you have told me I have absolutely no way of knowing what is causing it… sorry.[/quote]
Sorry Glenn for bothering you again… I just want to know from your experience if there’s any possibility that weightlifting can cause some knee problems. Based on what I read, squatting should not be injurious to the knees. And BTW actually there’s no inflammation/swelling on my right knee, just popping and tightness.
Thanks!
hey Glenn, if you could, I would appreciate any advice you have on my lifts. My snatch needs the most work. The 185 lbs snatch felt great (4th clip in video), and what I did differently is keep my butt lower on the first pull. This led to an easier/more smoother transition into the subsequent hip extension, then knee extension in the 2nd pull. For some reason, when my hips are lower on the first pull and back angle is not as parallel to the floor, it is much easier for me to keep my heels down and not rush the scoop.
The 225 lbs snatches however just felt off. I know what a good snatch feels like, and those did not feel ‘smooth’. Thx in advance.
[quote]Paperclip wrote:
[quote]Glenn Pendlay wrote:
[quote]Paperclip wrote:
Glenn, is it possible that weightlifting can develop knee problems? Lately my RIGHT knee pops and I can feel some tightness when squatting and getting up (without any weight). My LEFT knee has been popping for a long time before I started weightlifting and there’s no pain/tightness there just popping so it doesn’t concern me very much. BTW I’ve been taking fish oil about 4g/day for some time before the RIGHT knee developed some problems.
I think my form are OK but it’s just based on feeling and because nobody in the gym critiques my form. I’m trying to remove some possibilities here because I also run (beginner runner).
Thank you very much![/quote]
Based on what you have told me, sounds like you have some inflamation/swelling in the knee… but, also based on what you have told me I have absolutely no way of knowing what is causing it… sorry.[/quote]
Sorry Glenn for bothering you again… I just want to know from your experience if there’s any possibility that weightlifting can cause some knee problems. Based on what I read, squatting should not be injurious to the knees. And BTW actually there’s no inflammation/swelling on my right knee, just popping and tightness.
Thanks!
[/quote]
Of course it is possible for weightlifting, or any sport, to cause a knee injury. I would say that IMO the incidence in OL is fairly low, but it can happen.
Dear glen,
i have a few ?'s only, but first and foremost i want to thank you for answering our ?s and informing us about ur website, ur videos have been extremely helpful to me and are improving my flexibility.
1.) at the time i weight 178 lbs and i am stuck at a 240 bench, http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm i have tried 5x5 intermediate to get to 210 to 225 than after failing i reset it and went from 225 to 240 along with 215x5, than after failing 3 weeks straight i reset it again and missed 215x5, only 3 reps so i went down about 5-10lbs, so after i tried the texas method we all know about and got no where still same plateau and rut 215x2-3 reps this time, than i tried 5x5 advanced http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Periodized_5x5.htm and i still cannot get past my plateau, diet and everything is right and all my other lifts are goin up but this, what do you suggest i do glenn, is there a certain volume, frequency, or routine i should do, ur information was the only work that has done me progress. PLEASE.
2.) can u send me a proper technique video of pendlay rows bc i see different ways of doin them on youtube and not sure which one is the right way.
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
hey Glenn, if you could, I would appreciate any advice you have on my lifts. My snatch needs the most work. The 185 lbs snatch felt great (4th clip in video), and what I did differently is keep my butt lower on the first pull. This led to an easier/more smoother transition into the subsequent hip extension, then knee extension in the 2nd pull. For some reason, when my hips are lower on the first pull and back angle is not as parallel to the floor, it is much easier for me to keep my heels down and not rush the scoop.
The 225 lbs snatches however just felt off. I know what a good snatch feels like, and those did not feel ‘smooth’. Thx in advance.
I think you have answered your own question, at least if I have read your post correctly. when your butt comes up too fast, not only does that screw you up, but it also, from that angle at least, looks like it takes your back slightly out of full extension. and when that happens, yeah, the lifts feel horrible. Keep teh butt down and the back tight, and your golden.
[quote]officergroelly wrote:
Dear glen,
i have a few ?'s only, but first and foremost i want to thank you for answering our ?s and informing us about ur website, ur videos have been extremely helpful to me and are improving my flexibility.
1.) at the time i weight 178 lbs and i am stuck at a 240 bench, http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm i have tried 5x5 intermediate to get to 210 to 225 than after failing i reset it and went from 225 to 240 along with 215x5, than after failing 3 weeks straight i reset it again and missed 215x5, only 3 reps so i went down about 5-10lbs, so after i tried the texas method we all know about and got no where still same plateau and rut 215x2-3 reps this time, than i tried 5x5 advanced http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Periodized_5x5.htm and i still cannot get past my plateau, diet and everything is right and all my other lifts are goin up but this, what do you suggest i do glenn, is there a certain volume, frequency, or routine i should do, ur information was the only work that has done me progress. PLEASE.
2.) can u send me a proper technique video of pendlay rows bc i see different ways of doin them on youtube and not sure which one is the right way.
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Tell me what assistance exercises you are doing that might affect the bench press, this includes back exercises
i have been doing military press on wednesdays, and chinups and pull ups 2-3 times a week, not plateauing on them either,