Actually paying up to join a Federation, signing up (and paying again) for a Meet, arranging travel, room and board and planning a training cycle to peak at the Meet is a pain in the ass. I know this, and I know I'm not strong enough to put up a total I'd be proud to …
How Important is the Deadlift?
It's pretty freaking important. For the average Masters II powerlifter in the USAPL last year, the Deadlift was 42.5% of their total. When you consider that to win a Powerlifting Competition you must put up a total higher than your competitors, a big Deadlift is imperative to putting a W next to your name. It …
The 5th Percentile
I awoke at O'Dark:30 today for unknown reasons and bleary-eyed, I prepared my morning pre-workout bevvie and scanned Facebook to be sure the world hadn't ended while I slept. A friend posted an article from Greg Nuckols over at Stronger By Science titled, How to Get Strong, Part 2. Hard to resist such a title, …
Pro Mo
Today is the day. My flexor muscles haven't made their presence known in a few days, my training has been easy as my body has recovered and I feel ready to rumble. I will head to the gym shortly to do a mock Powerlifting Meet and hit a max in all three power lifts. I've …
High Frequency Training Split
I am a fan of training often for many reasons, most of which are psychological. I feel better, eat better and find my waking hours to have been more productive if I started the day in the gym. No matter what happens the rest of the day, I got some quality work in, perhaps even …
Sumo Deadlifts and Misc Mayhem 12 15 2016
Today is not only the anniversary of my first daughter's birth, but the anniversary of the death of one my heroes and mentors, the late Christopher Hitchens. Reflecting the cyclical nature of life itself, December 15th brings joy and sorrow both. The day continues like any other as the Earth keeps spinning and orbiting no …
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Training Log 12 7 2016
Today turned out to be another Supportive Lift day. I trained right in the middle of the day as opposed to my typical 8 AM start time due to other obligations. I can’t really tell if I had more energy or stamina after a couple of meals in me. I did a lot of work …
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