Simply strong
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has anyone else seen this? I spent some time flicking through it and really like it. Just wondered what others might think...
Not to sure I'm keen on the slight dip allowed on the press, very hard not to but like anything it's a slippery slope
@MikeTheBear I get what your saying but my thoughts aren't regarding the lay back but rather the bar starting at a hoovering point above, dip then press - how much space is allowed for you to be able to dip to get rebound/recoil etc.
I think strengthlifting used to have their weigh-ins after the last deadlift.
As for the "dip", what is legal in StrengthLifting is what is described in "Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training" 3rd Edition in the Press chapter. Described as "Press 2.0", the downward/upward motion of the bar to initiate the press is created with hip movement, not knee movement.
2 you use the stretch reflex during a squat so why not a press?
It is indeed largely his preference, but he/his organization has reasons:So why not allow a sumo deadlift? Many lifters can deadlift more sumo than conventional.
This is Rippetoe's deal and he can set the rules how he wants. I'm fine with that and I'm glad he started this federation not just because it brings back the press but because of the elimination of the judge's commands, which seem to be cumbersome. But if we're being honest, the rules are based on Rippetoe's preferences.
It is indeed largely his preference, but he/his organization has reasons:
Why (Almost) Nobody Should Pull Sumo | Kyle Mask
It is indeed largely his preference, but he/his organization has reasons:
Why (Almost) Nobody Should Pull Sumo | Kyle Mask
Why SS uses the low-bar squat - because you can use more weight.
"But what if I can use more weight with the sumo DL?" Doesn't matter because the sumo DL gives you a leverage advantage.
Guess what: the low-bar squat, by using a lower bar position, also gives the lifter a leverage advantage.
But then there is the whole the low-bar squat (and the sumo DL) both use more muscle mass because hamstrings.