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Hey Justin,
I bought the 70s Big LP and I’m impressed with the content, so thanks.
My question is, what do you think of doing the last set of 3×5 to max reps on the big lifts, as outlined in other LPs like Greyskull. Obviously you didn’t include it in your LP, just wondering what you think about it and if it has any merit.
Thanks
Full time weightlifter, but I started benching again (~1 heavy set a week) because I missed it. It’s really helping my overall strength, feels great, and I hit a couple PRs this week. 145kg bench press for 3… and a 145kg BTN jerk for 3. Coincidence??? I think not!
Started the 79s big LP after a year or so out of training. Cue lots of DOMS! Currently doing deadlift, bench and rows on Saturday, dips, Front squat, RDLS and pull ups on Sunday then back squat, press and chin ups on Wednesday or Tuesday. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Struggle to train in the week.
Thanks
I failed to hit 360 for five on squat. I feel that that is due to lack of sleep throughout the week and inconsistent training in the past 2 weeks.
I matched my 3RM of 255 on bench, but this time I made a conscious effort to give a good pause on my chest.
355lbs. for five on the deadlift. Not a PR but it felt super easy coming of the ground. I want to say that that might be due to running the TM split and getting my RDLs and pendlay rows in at the beginning of the week.
Week 2 of the 70s Big LP completed. Everything going up, having fun, can’t ask for more. Hitting reps for both chin-ups and pull-ups so time to add some weight next week.
I do have one question – I’m training for a GORUCK Light and like to do one long ruck a week, anywhere from 3-12 miles depending on how I feel. I currently do the 70s Big LP on Tue-Thu-Sat, so I’ve been rucking on Sundays. The RDLs on Sat can be kind of rough on me with the rucking, but my main concern to pushing it to Mon is now it might start affecting my strength training. Should I just quit being a poon and keep rucking Sundays or would pushing it to Monday be acceptable?
Second week of Cowboy Method. Had to do an 8RM on squats which I’ve never done before. So I guess that’s technically a PR. Hit a pretty easy 165kg, which I was happy enough with considering that’s my third squat day this week.
Cowboy has so much more volume than I’m used to, and I’m getting sore while my body is getting used to it. Hopefully doing so much accessory work will help me put some weight back on. I competed a few weeks ago at 80.6kg, which is too light for my frame.
Just received MRI results and I have 2 ruptured discs. I’ve yet to find out the details of which discs but I was wondering if anyone can suggest where to go from here. I have had back issues for years and until recently never had a proper diagnosis. I haven’t been able to lift since October but want to get back to it. Any books, websites or advice is welcomed.
Go to a chiro or a PT with experience in spine care. Find one of the previous with experience lifting or you’ll get the normal “don’t lift” answer.
I’ve heard good things about Phillip Snell’s site fixyouronback.com but have no experience with it or if it can even help at all.
If you have an injury, go to a doctor – don’t go by the internet advice of “this worked for me” because the variability of just a disc injury is substantial.
I’m on a pretty solid roll right now. After taking time off from upper body lifts to let an irritated elbow tendon heal, I haven’t missed a training session in 4 weeks and have attended yoga class every Saturday for 6 weeks in a row. The yoga is really helping me lift. Yoga isn’t super taxing, but I do like to take 2-3 hours break between it and lifting. I’m inching towards my all time deadlift PR right now. On Friday I pulled 395 for 5 easily. My best 1RM is 450.
Are there any 70sBig fans in Seattle? I’m going there for a week for work in a few months and want to find a cool gym to use. I’m a Gold’s member and plan to use one of the franchises there if necessary, but I also enjoy seeing some of the lifting culture in other cities. After Seattle I’m going to head to Vancouver, which I know has a cool lifting history (Dough Hepburn and friends). Any recommendations?
Wait a second…did the Redskins actually just make a smart off-season move? Check out these clips of Stephen Paea lifting. I still don’t understand why football players/coaches don’t emphasize full ROM, but this is still damn impressive. The 455 bench is full ROM and super strong.
http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Theres-Strong-Then-Theres-Stephen-Paea-Strong-/8ca20a91-7f98-4de7-b822-d8dfca687260?campaign=social_20150312_41935896&adbid=10153289178959574&adbpl=fb&adbpr=102381354573