Hey, I'm looking to start this program but there are some lifts I don't know in there. There are generally some experienced lifters at the weightroom that I'm sure I could ask for advice, but I'd like a base foundation before going in (not to mention I don't want to look like a complete idiot).
Here's the article with the program I'm looking to start:
TESTOSTERONE NATION - Get Strong, Get Fast, Get Vertical!
And these are the lifts I'd like some help on. I have some experience as a lifter, but I haven't really lifted seriously in 2 or 3 years...
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Romanian Deadlift (these are the "RDL"s, right?). Is this guy doing the RDL? YouTube - Deadlift 500 x 1 I think his form is good, correct me if I'm wrong though.
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Speed Squat Now this name I think is pretty self-explanatory, but it's the description of the sets/reps that throws me off. The direct quote from the article is:
"C. Speed squat
Weeks 1-3: 5 x 2 @ 45% (45 sec. rest)
Weeks 4-6: 5 x 2 @ 55% (60 sec. rest)"
What does that mean? What should I be doing there?
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Jump Squat I've got the general idea, but at what point do I want to be starting the jump? Should I push up from the bottom of the squat like I'm trying to jump, or do I do a full squat and jump (like from my toes?) at the top of the squat?
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Push Press Is this kinda just like the second half of a clean&jerk?
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Jump Split Squat I am completely lost here. Take a look at its description in the article and see if you have any idea of what I should be doing. Those two pictures are ridiculous. (here's the link again, so you don't have to scroll back up: TESTOSTERONE NATION - Get Strong, Get Fast, Get Vertical!)
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Bulgarian Squat Iso-Contrast Again, I think I get the rough idea, but I'd just like some clarification.
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Top Squat, Overcoming Isometrics No idea. Refer back to the article above to see what its talking about.
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Thanks a lot for your help, I look forward to hearing back from you and starting this program!
- Rakoczy
Here's the article with the program I'm looking to start:
TESTOSTERONE NATION - Get Strong, Get Fast, Get Vertical!
And these are the lifts I'd like some help on. I have some experience as a lifter, but I haven't really lifted seriously in 2 or 3 years...
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Romanian Deadlift (these are the "RDL"s, right?). Is this guy doing the RDL? YouTube - Deadlift 500 x 1 I think his form is good, correct me if I'm wrong though.
_________________________________________________________________
Speed Squat Now this name I think is pretty self-explanatory, but it's the description of the sets/reps that throws me off. The direct quote from the article is:
"C. Speed squat
Weeks 1-3: 5 x 2 @ 45% (45 sec. rest)
Weeks 4-6: 5 x 2 @ 55% (60 sec. rest)"
What does that mean? What should I be doing there?
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Jump Squat I've got the general idea, but at what point do I want to be starting the jump? Should I push up from the bottom of the squat like I'm trying to jump, or do I do a full squat and jump (like from my toes?) at the top of the squat?
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Push Press Is this kinda just like the second half of a clean&jerk?
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Jump Split Squat I am completely lost here. Take a look at its description in the article and see if you have any idea of what I should be doing. Those two pictures are ridiculous. (here's the link again, so you don't have to scroll back up: TESTOSTERONE NATION - Get Strong, Get Fast, Get Vertical!)
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Bulgarian Squat Iso-Contrast Again, I think I get the rough idea, but I'd just like some clarification.
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Top Squat, Overcoming Isometrics No idea. Refer back to the article above to see what its talking about.
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Thanks a lot for your help, I look forward to hearing back from you and starting this program!
- Rakoczy