Well that's quite a post but i'm not sure of the scientist behind it and what their credentials are
Credentials and Sources
I noted the source was Dr Tom McLaughlin. McLaughlin has a PhD in Exercise Bio-Mechanics. McLaughlin is also a former Powerlifter.
The information from McLaughlin is from his book,
Bench Press More Now, that is based on his research.
If you'd liked to examine my credentials, go to my page and click on "About". It provides you with a brief resume on my background.
The fact remains that almost all powerlifters build strength with more reps and volume in between meets.
The Facts
Strength can be build using the Competition Lifts for training exercise.
However, the issue is as muscle fatigue sets in Technique falls apart. You end up getting stronger while sacrificing Technique.
A common sense example of this is...
Pole Vaulting For Repetitions
A Pole Vaulter does not preform non-stop repetitions; vaulting over the bar, running back and then performing 4 more back to back repetition; nor does that occur with other athletes such as Baseball Pitchers and Batter, Quarterbacks, etc.
Technique for Pole Vaulters, etc is developed, figuratively speaking, one repetition at a time.
It appear that using the Competition Lift as the training exercise is unique to Powerlifters for some strange reason. I grew up doing that way, as well.
Developing Strength
The key for Powerlifter in developing strength in the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift is Auxiliary Exercise that are similar in nature to the Competition Lifts.
This allows you to increase Maximum Strength in the Competition Lifts without developing poor Technique.
McLaughlin discussed that in his book, as well.
As per
Timo Keskitalo, "...The OP was going to develop strength with zercher and low bar squats."
Westside Powerlifting Training
The Westside Powerlifing Protocol that been around since the early 1980's is based on employing Auxiliary Exercise to develop Maximum Strength.
Basic Auxiliary Exercises are preformed during a Training Cycle and then temporarily disposed of; replaced it with a new Auxiliary Exercise that is similar in nature to the Competition Lift.
Once the Training Cycle is competed, a new Auxiliary Exercise is implemented.
At some point, an Auxiliary Exercise that was dispose of can employed again.
Changes in exercises are more effective than in loading schemes to improve muscle strength.
I've posted this information several time on this site.
As per the research, one of the keys to increasing Maximum Strength is to change/vary the exercises. In this case that means changing/varying Auxiliary Exercise for Powerlifters.
The same protocol is used by Bodybuilder as a means of increasing muscle mass; attaching the muscles from a different angles.
The General Adaptation Syndrome
The foundation of changing/varying exercise as well as Periodization Training is due to the fact that at some point the body adapts to everything; exercises, calorie intake, etc.
Once adaptation occurs, progress stops.
They do not build strength through doing 1 RM constantly in training.
Mis-interpreted Information
Please re-read the information that I presented.
I never advocated performing 1 RM constantly in training.
I advocated the use of 70 - 80% of 1 RM (as in Anna's post) and 85% plus 1 RM (essentially what Antti stated) for the develop of Technique;
not as a means of increasing Maximum Strength.
Brad Arbic' a monster of a lifter with an 800 Ib + deadlift he pretty much refutes what you're saying as far as building strength.
Lost In Translation
Based on your response, I suspect that the information you passed on to Brad was lost in translating it to him. Thus, his response.
As per Kettlebelephant stated, "
Nobody here ever said to constantly do 1RM lifts as your training..."
That would be your 1RM that yourself and Antti are talking about.
Taking Point
That is
not what Antti nor I were talking about.