After finishing my last week of 1 and 1/4 squats I have to say that hitting another 10 weeks sounds pretty tough.
Also, did anyone else feel like the 1/2 front squat was more of a test of your abs and back? It felt like that’s what it challenged the most on me.[/quote]
I personally would not recommend 2 cycles back to back. Ideally you’d take 1 VERY easy week (even 1 week without training) then 2-4 weeks of a neurologically less demanding program (rypical bodybuilding work for example).
Most people fail at the front squat because a lack of upper back and trunk strength, rarely because of a lack of leg strength. So that’s a good thing that you felt it there.
I started week 8 day 1 today and could not believe how easily I front squatted 300 for 3 sets of 2. Those 1/ 2front squats made my upper back really sore.
[quote]ibby81 wrote:
Rest between sets? Anyone?[/quote]
As little time as possible without having any decrease in performance. This is an individual thing which depends on psychological profile, conditioning level and other physiological aspect. If you’ve been training for a while you know how long you need to rest to be able to perform at your best.
[quote]ibby81 wrote:
Rest between sets? Anyone?[/quote]
As little time as possible without having any decrease in performance. This is an individual thing which depends on psychological profile, conditioning level and other physiological aspect. If you’ve been training for a while you know how long you need to rest to be able to perform at your best.[/quote]
You read my mind with this one. I was going to ask similar, and was figuring you would give this kind of answer. I basically rest enough to where I know I should be able to complete the set. And it’s not always the same. Sometimes, it’s real quick, sometimes I just need a little more of a breather.
Was able to complete 5x6 ass to grass front squats yesterday with 205 lbs, 2 weeks ago I would’ve said no way. Think adding zercher carries really helped. With the exception of bench press (which has always been my worst lift) the weight is going up easier each week. Looking forward to heavier weights and lower reps next week and big PRs in sight!
If possible I could use some ideas.
My left shoulder really just hasn’t healed. So, benching is a problem. I really can’t do much weight at all. Last year I was able to do some neutral grip. This year, neutral grip hurts more than anything. Muscle development in my chest has suffered substantially.
So, I would like some ideas on building chest muscle while doing this program. Everything else is coming along just fine.
Exercises, sets, reps, frequency??
Also, I must be doing the Zercher carries incorrectly, because I really do not feel it in my chest much. I feel it more in my upper back, and some arms. Any ideas?
thanks
Just completed week 5 of Power Look and still rolling along. Only workout I’ve really struggled with was the week that called for 5x6 deadlifts. Legs and back were dead from traveling, but powered through. My body has changed dramatically too. Definitely looking more athletic and “powerful.”
Question about 1/2 push presses to forehead. How heavy should these be in relation to your push press? Are we looking to really load up on weight or remain explosive?
@Dom: Honestly, I think you should take some time off to get your shoulder healthy. It seems like you can’t push yourself to make the kind of progress you want, and you’re going to have your shoulder for the rest of your life.
[quote]sput79 wrote: @Dom: Honestly, I think you should take some time off to get your shoulder healthy. It seems like you can’t push yourself to make the kind of progress you want, and you’re going to have your shoulder for the rest of your life. [/quote]
hey sput. how the heck are you?
I had 3 months off. actually 3.5 months. Tax season.
Everything healed up- elbows, knees, right shoulder. everything is good now, except for left shoulder. I figure later on, i’ll get the mri and surgery. I can do that just before next season, so it can have time to recuperate.
In the meantime, if i cannot do any barbell bench, and whatever else I cannot, I may as well do somethings that I can and build up whatever I can. So, I was looking for some suggestions.
The program is very simphatic, love the basic movements and big weights and i start this next week. I would like more mass on my shoulders.
What do you think?can be extra shoulder workout?If yes where and how many volume/complexes or extra assistance wo?/
The program is very simphatic, love the basic movements and big weights and i start this next week. I would like more mass on my shoulders.
What do you think?can be extra shoulder workout?If yes where and how many volume/complexes or extra assistance wo?/
Ty[/quote]
I can’t speak for CT, but my shoulders have seen nice gains on this program as is. Only thing I added was weighted carries (overhead carries for the shoulder day, zercher carries on bench day, farmers walks in deadlift day). I’m not a real big guy (about 180 lbs), but my shoulder to waist ratio has improved considerably after running a 2 week high pull blitz followed by this program.