Almost No one trap bar deadlifts, does rack pulls, does zercher squats, or neutral grip presses or even floor presses anymore. Just a few of many exercises that can deliver the same if not even better results than the big 3. I struggle with this at times. I sometimes do too much of other strength ex…

[image] oldbeancam: I truly enjoy threads like this and feel like I learn a lot from them, so I hope everyone else understands I am not trying to be as argumentative as possible. Me too. Its a good way to hash out the particulars of a larger concept.

Lol, to really throw a wrench into this thread, I think what Boyce is talking about is actually one of the reasons Crossfit has become so popular. Games aside, it’s about setting personal records normally based around time. Obviously, a lot of Crosffitters push for heavier weights and I’m glad they …

Fuck it. In my idealised world, supertotal meets (powerlifting + weightlifting) would be common place.

I could be wrong but doesn’t training your CNS have a bit to do with it? The big three seem to have bigger effect on me mentally being able to lift more it seems. I generally feel much stronger when I’m getting better at these three movements. I don’t know that it means I’m necessarily making mas…

[image] Better Than CrossFit and Powerlifting Powerlifting has a total – the sum of its three lifts. CrossFit has a total too. But are they really the best tests of athleticism? Enter the Pendlay total. Est. reading time: 5 minutes Somewhat relevan…

Screw all these silly exercises. You only need one. The Bent Press. [image] Thoughts on Lifting and Bodybuilding Bigger Stronger Leaner [image] Another forum member, Confusion, suggested I do an icebreaker post. I was inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger to get into the g…

[image] Benanything: Fuck it. In my idealised world, supertotal meets (powerlifting + weightlifting) would be common place. In your idealized world, people would compete for 30 hours at a time. I can only imagine what kind of goat rope that meet would be.

It was an entertaining shit show lol.

Whenever I get back to squatting only once a week I feel depressed lol. Squatting for 3+ times a week almost makes me feel invincible… till my lower back is constantly sore and I need to get back to the once a week shit😩

Why Is It so Hard to Let Go of "The Big 3" for Non-Competitive Lifters?

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Screw all these silly exercises.

You only need one.

The Bent Press.

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