2/8/21
In the fresh winter air I lifted weights.
Here’s the log of the brief session :
PC+J 1c+5j x205
Deadlift 5×205 DOH
P Snatch 1 x135
PC+P 1c+7p x135
Overhead Squat 15 x bar
I had a couple thoughts while doing this :
The clean shouldn’t have felt as difficult as it did, especially as the snatch feels so light.
Overhead by any means is still a good deal stronger than my clean.
I used a rough power jerk that may have still been pressed out.
I could negative 205 back down to the shoulders fairly well.
A not so great set up means I’d be much stronger in/on a good set up.
I have weights. If I want to lift weights I will. There is no such thing as an excuse.
I still love the jerk for reps. It’s probably my favorite lift, and the most carryover thing.
I’ve attributed the “most carryover thing” to high rep overhead squats as well.
Being able to say that about multiple barbell moves available with a 300lb weight set shows the versatility of the tool, and the value of thinking outside the box.
A List Of Most Carryover Barbell Things :
•jerk for reps – push
•bent row – pull
•high rep overhead squats – legs
Quads fire well/contract hard on a properly done press.
The press is full body and builds a mean animalistic athletic physique.
The “nonideal” setup gives me the opportunity to work on form (perfect the presses, hint hint), and really own a given weight before adding weight.
I thought that while pressing 135 with perfect range of motion, the last two presses being done heels together old school military style.
A bar, pair of 45s, 25s, and 10s can supply a great workout if you’re willing to make it work.
Your jumps are 45, 65, 95, 135, 155, 185, 205 with that set up.
Start at curls, work to olys, rows, and double overhand deadlifts with it.
Deadlifting properly feels like I’m leg pressing the weights off the floor.
Not pulling to start it, but pressing to start the lift.
I lift in work boots, the blue collar weightlifting shoe (they have the raised heel), which I’d say puts me in the proper positioning to do this.
I know that the little black winter gloves necessary to keep my hands from being double dog dared like glue to the bar add to grip strength.
I’ve long had the thought that a relatively light deadlift, always going double overhand (on an axle preferably), always within your means, treating the deadlift as a health builder instead of something trained hard is a better way for the majority.
I’ve seen some men in their 50s treat it as such.
It’s my opinion that this would build an unbreakable lower back, plenty of functional work capacity, while never giving you the ridiculous can’t move soreness.
Maybe just perfectly “leg press” the pull off the floor, squeeze the glutes at the top, treating 205 as a muscle builder and health improver while feeling great doing so.
This approach allows the deadlift to be high frequency, and more importantly in my eyes to perfect the lower back.
The 3×10 protocol was initially created by a doctor at walter reed hospital as part of the healing process of severe burn patients amongst ww2 veterans.
Like the motion of the weight itself, lifting is for building you up.
Sustainable health is the best way.
-J