Meana is planning to compete at the RPS Showdown at nearby CTX on July 27th. Here’s what Meana’s last 4 weeks look like leading into the meet based off of my M2 Method: Squats: Week: 4- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands 3- Opener with reverse mini bands /2nd and 3rd with reverse light bands 2- Opener, 2nd and 3rd with reverse light bands 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70% 0- Meet week off Bench: 4- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd off 1 board 3- Opener off 1 board /2nd and 3rd off 2 board 2- Opener, 2nd and 3rd off 2 board 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70% 0- Meet week off Deadlift: 4- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands 3- Opener with reverse mini bands /2nd and 3rd with reverse light bands 2- Opener, 2nd and 3rd with reverse light bands 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70% 0- Meet week off There are multiple reasons why I have the lifters I coach perform their openers at 4 weeks out: - It gives them the opportunity to test the weight to determine if it’s ideal to open with and potentially increase/decrease if necessary. - Allows for them to feel their second and third attempts without overtaxing their CNS. - Allows for them to take a full two weeks to recover. Here’s some of her latest training: 395 Squat Opener 430 2nd Attempt w/reverse mini bands
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215 Bench Opener 235 2nd and 245 3rd off 1 board
 
 
 
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