Currently: 8 Weeks into Post-Meet Training
Something that has come up a lot in discussions I've had with different coaches and lifters the past few weeks; has been a concept that I think most lifters get wrong (including myself up until this past year). I'll probably expand more on this in the future in a more in-depth article, but I wanted to throw together a quick post on it for my Log (so this doesn't include all the different variables I could go in to, but is more of a "quick and dirty" take). As always, my programming is a work in progress, and anything I speak on is after making the mistakes myself for years as I learned from them..
The biggest mistake I made in programming for a long time is training TOO. DAMN. HEAVY.
I'm someone who believes whole-heartedly that there's more than one way to skin a cat, and that different training schemes work for different people. AND, if something is working for you, then stick with it. BUT, if you're getting sub-par results on meet day, getting injured frequently, or running yourself into the ground, I encourage you to examine your intensity level (relative to your max, not effort put into training)... Here's why:
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-- Competitively - My last competition was the USAPL Spring Classic in Columbus, OH April 1st; where I qualified for USAPL Raw Nationals. I am currently deciding on my next raw meet this year, and will likely also compete equipped again sometime early next year.
I'm currently the Fitness & Wellness Director at Ohio University as well as Event Coordinator for EliteFTS. I'm also involved in coaching and public speaking on topics relating to powerlifting, coaching, education, student development, and mental health.
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