Quote (Aube @ Mar 2 2018 12:01am)
The lost of range is well compensated by the ability to do more volume and frequency using sumo. In the off season I train conv/sumo with a ratio of 2:1 and then go 1:1. In prep I use sumo only and deficits to increase ROM. You can also use accessories to work any weaknesses. Sumo also increase longevity in powerlifting.
according to what data? or is that just some internet fitness fad's opinion? ive seen some pretty garbage sumo movements that will perhaps not cause the exact same injuries as conventional movements but certainly are not safer. good technique increases longevity in any sport, saying that specifically sumo deadlifts do is a pretty strong statement to make.
Quote (Excusemem8 @ Mar 1 2018 09:02pm)
There is use for instance in swapping out low bar squatting for a cycle of high bar in an off season, you get a slightly new stimulus and can be beneficial in the long run
Powerlifting is a display of your skill in the 3 lifts, not random feats of strength to impress the public - thats what strongman is for
Once you reach the level Aube is at, its about honing the technique. Making the movement as efficient as possible and ingraining that movement pattern. You think he needs to be doing close grip bench to get '30-40%' more training stimulus? Specificity is king. Train how you compete. Im sure he does or has done close grip bench, as an accessory movement after his comp benching
nope the peripheral stimulus is effectively the same, just better. youre training the same muscles in a similar motor pattern over greater joint ROMs and greater muscle belly lengths inducing muscle architectural adaptations that promote better strength and power in end ranges, probably causing a shift and general widening of muscle force-length curves and removing the threat of stalling from length-related weakness at end range, improving energy systems due to the higher resolution of work in greater ranges, greater eccentric tension stimulus produces hypertrophic signalling esp with tempo changes
Quote (bjones9 @ Mar 2 2018 04:14am)
Question:-
I haven’t deadlifted in months, most I ever pulled was 220kg x1
I’ve been super sick the last 8-9 days and haven’t been to the gym in 7 days. In that time I lost 4.5kg (went from 98->93.5).
Went to the gym for the first time in 7 days and felt like deadlifting. Ended up pulling 200kg easily.
Why is this?
weight can fluctuate a fair bit without muscle mass changes. as long as youre eating adequately the body won't just chew up muscle tissue that it has probably spent months and years developing. thats inefficient
This post was edited by cloudkicker on Mar 2 2018 07:53am