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Martin1956		...	11-12-2007 @ 15:35
Old Age Presser Member 75, 8086 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Without over-complicating things and getting into heated debates (which I'd probably lose!), the idea behind threes is to go as close to 1RM as possible for reps. The more reps you do, the more you have to move your 1RM %ages down. Fours ARE good, of course, as are fives, but threes are best imo. But if you do them every heavy workout, you get stale, hence switching between three fives and five threes. As I said, just my own experience and what works for me, but you'll find many knowledgeable powerlifters swear by the numbers three and five - three to five reps with three to five sets with three to five minutes in between sets. I suppose three fives, four fours and five threes would be another cycle variation. Might try that in the new year! My basic point is that it's no good getting only one sets of threes in on your threes day, if that makes any sense!

marc		...	11-12-2007 @ 16:08
Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275 670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	I would stick with what martin has said silver. I do it differently but i train all three lifts where Martin is a specialised bencher. I like to work up to a top set of three on deads, I will do this on bench as well but do a set of five after. E.g. warm up then 120x3, 130x3, 140x3(top set), then try to knock a five out with 130. This is all changing though as my days of unequipped benching are behind me. After using the F6, i am hooked on equipped

Silver_Oldie		...	11-12-2007 @ 17:15
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 0 95.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	THANK YOU guys.... I had already planned on the system recommended by Martin a few posts back .It just wasnt clear to me how to progress with it..and now it is..Thanks for dropping by

Silver_Oldie		...	14-12-2007 @ 11:08
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 0 95.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	Sister in law decided to drop by unannounced ..so had to miss training yesterday.Did a light bench session this morning ...Press ups 50x10 70x2 80x5x5x5x5x4 3X Rear delts Skipped D/L..will do tomorrow..WHEN the old battleaxe has departed Cold/chest infection seems to have gone now...put on a bit of weight feeding it though..so gotta go now and do some cardio

Silver_Oldie		...	16-12-2007 @ 22:14
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 0 95.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 16.12.2007 @ 22:17 PM BOURNEMOUTH XMAS OPEN....Well I entered this to gain some experience and I believe I probably have. Arrived all fired up and ready to go but due to a change in the schedule benchers only were put back a bit in the programme.It was over 4hrs before I got to lift.I have to find a way to deal with this,others did. Also I must address my form in competition.Again I let myself down going for a lift I should have made on the day LIFT 1..85kg ok... called for 92.5 for class record LIFT 2..Fail...went before command (PLONKER) Lift 3..Fail...not a good effort A real pleasure to meet IAIN,ICEPICKand PAUL they may not know it but I learnt a lot just being around them today....As Arnie said ..Ill be back!!

Joni		...	16-12-2007 @ 22:23
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	ah bummer, going before command must be really frustrating especially if you nail the lift no prob! Did you notice the mistake before finishing the lift?

paul_richards		...	16-12-2007 @ 22:57
I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5 500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq	its all good experience, you WILL get that record no doubt

Martin1956		...	16-12-2007 @ 23:01
Old Age Presser Member 75, 8086 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	All good experience, Silver! As for the four hours? Act like a spectator until half an hour before you lift. You just burn off nervous energy otherwise and have little left when you come to lift. Plus make allowances for the fact that your are lifting at a different time, in a different place, on a different day to what you're used to; and you lift when someone else tells you to, not when you decide you're ready; after you've travelled, weighed in, and waited, and waited. In a leotard, in front of an audience, with three referees. And people wonder why they can't replicate their best gym lifts just like that! But next time, you'll be better for the experience of today.

Carl		...	17-12-2007 @ 00:55
Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5 673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator	definately, my first competition wasnt what i expected at all, being told when to lift and not having the time i wanted wasnt the best thing, but i definately think i will perform alot better at my next comp, simply from knowing what to expect

Silver_Oldie		...	17-12-2007 @ 14:49
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 0 95.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	You are spot on in your comments Martin.I certainly was over cooked and flat by the time the lifting came around.I warmed up far too early and felt a bit detached from the job at hand.Another thing I have to get used to is all the activity in the warm up area which was packed.I am the kind of person who likes to get away and prepare quietly and get into the "zone".This was hard for me when I was surrounded by others who prepare with humour and casual conversation.Getting this space is easy on an athletics track. Please take note thatin no way whatsoever is this a complaint.Its about me getting used to it. New Years Resolution No 1...Get down to a Powerlifting gym at least once per week (got it sorted already) Training all the time in my garage doesnt help any of the above! No 2..Start a sensible training routine I am going to do one hard bench session Thursday before I take a break till the start of the New Year hoping to give the body something to get on with for 10/14 days

IainKendrick		...	17-12-2007 @ 15:38
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Nice one again Bill! Good advice from the Martinator!

Hayden		...	17-12-2007 @ 17:15
memories , like the corners of my mind .... Member 49, 2298 posts SQ 200, BP 132.5, DL 220 552.5 kgs @ 123kgs UnEq	Good lifting mate. You will nail the record next time.

little_a		...	19-12-2007 @ 16:38
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14379 posts	Are you OK SO? You were last seen heading for an Xmas doo with a hand of my jokes. Did you cop for the bosses wife?

Martin1956		...	19-12-2007 @ 22:25
Old Age Presser Member 75, 8086 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	little_a said: Are you OK SO? You were last seen heading for an Xmas doo with a hand of my jokes. Did you cop for the bosses wife? He obviously had a lot of jokes and he hasn't finished telling them yet. Or he's copped off. Telling all these women he's very experienced and always comes second.

little_a		...	20-12-2007 @ 08:24
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14379 posts	Martin1956 said: Or he's copped off. Telling all these women he's very experienced and always comes second. You mean he's pretending to be Joe?

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