Joliver
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Lift selection can be difficult. I do it differently than most. I take a strategic approach to the opener that many disagree with, but here are my thoughts on the methods.
One method:
First: 200 (easy)
Second: 300 (moderate)
Third: 400 (grinder)
Average loading: 300lbs
Max load: 400lbs
Other method (person of equal strength)
First: 350 (moderate)
Second: 375 (difficult)
Third: 400 (grinder)
Average loading: 375lbs
Max loading: 400lbs
This is an obviously exaggerated example of lift selection, but look at the work done per attempt. The first lifter gets on the board easily. And even though both guys are 400lb lifters, the first lifter has achieved a successful lift with much more energy conserved for the PR attempts. The second guy has been working his ass off on high percentage sub-PR attempts that may compromise his PR attack.
Spacing all of your lifts within striking distance of your PR isn't always the best plan.
Rule #1--get on the board.
A grinder on your first attempt is a bad sign. Kind of leaves you nowhere to go.
One method:
First: 200 (easy)
Second: 300 (moderate)
Third: 400 (grinder)
Average loading: 300lbs
Max load: 400lbs
Other method (person of equal strength)
First: 350 (moderate)
Second: 375 (difficult)
Third: 400 (grinder)
Average loading: 375lbs
Max loading: 400lbs
This is an obviously exaggerated example of lift selection, but look at the work done per attempt. The first lifter gets on the board easily. And even though both guys are 400lb lifters, the first lifter has achieved a successful lift with much more energy conserved for the PR attempts. The second guy has been working his ass off on high percentage sub-PR attempts that may compromise his PR attack.
Spacing all of your lifts within striking distance of your PR isn't always the best plan.
Rule #1--get on the board.
A grinder on your first attempt is a bad sign. Kind of leaves you nowhere to go.