SimplySimpleNZ
Level 6 Valued Member
Hi all,
I am currently using simple and sinister 2.0 and want to progress from the 32kg to 40kg.
As a way of background I have reached the simple goal a couple of times in the past (albeit it’s been a few years since then) and life got in the way so restarted for a 3rd time as it fits in time wise and I enjoy the program. I have PR’d either 40 a few times over the years but have never had it as my working weight.
If I am being totally honest solid is my goal as feel that it is attainable. Currently working in 40kg swings into my practice.
My question is that given I want the 40kg to be my new working weight rather than just a PR should I be floor pressing or using two hands to get into the starting position?
My thoughts are that the floor press is the may to go as would build extra muscle/strength that would be invaluable when the weight is overhead baring in mind that it is half my body weight. I thinking if I ever needed to bail then that extra strength might come in handy down the line or if I were to progress to any even bigger bell then it would also be useful.
Others may say you should do it two handed to focus on the actual lift and be ‘fresher’ whilst completing it.
I would appreciate ideas from those that have done this before as everyone would have this kind of sweet spot at some point due to diminishing returns.
Thanks for your time.
I am currently using simple and sinister 2.0 and want to progress from the 32kg to 40kg.
As a way of background I have reached the simple goal a couple of times in the past (albeit it’s been a few years since then) and life got in the way so restarted for a 3rd time as it fits in time wise and I enjoy the program. I have PR’d either 40 a few times over the years but have never had it as my working weight.
If I am being totally honest solid is my goal as feel that it is attainable. Currently working in 40kg swings into my practice.
My question is that given I want the 40kg to be my new working weight rather than just a PR should I be floor pressing or using two hands to get into the starting position?
My thoughts are that the floor press is the may to go as would build extra muscle/strength that would be invaluable when the weight is overhead baring in mind that it is half my body weight. I thinking if I ever needed to bail then that extra strength might come in handy down the line or if I were to progress to any even bigger bell then it would also be useful.
Others may say you should do it two handed to focus on the actual lift and be ‘fresher’ whilst completing it.
I would appreciate ideas from those that have done this before as everyone would have this kind of sweet spot at some point due to diminishing returns.
Thanks for your time.