Bill Been
Level 5 Valued Member
Mike, the reason deficit or snatch grip deads are not “better” is simply because the weight is significantly reduced in either.
And Rippetoe argues that the LBBS mimics not the position of the first pull in Oly lifts but that it mimics the bottom position of the full snatch catch. Then he reminds everyone that it’s not necessary or beneficial for strength to be developed in postures and positions which mimic their expression in the event or on the field, which is where “functional movement” goes off the rails.
One should train for strength using the movements that best develop strength. These movements use the most muscle mass over the longest effective range of motion, thereby allowing the use of the heaviest loads which will create the largest and most comprehensive strength adaptation. We have heard much about the athlete building power of the Front Squat, but who would you rather square off against - a guy who front squats 225 for reps, or a guy who low bar back squats 405 for reps? I’ll give you a hint: how much does the 405 back squatter front squat?
Plus 5 Internets if you guessed “more than the guy who front squats 225”.
And Rippetoe argues that the LBBS mimics not the position of the first pull in Oly lifts but that it mimics the bottom position of the full snatch catch. Then he reminds everyone that it’s not necessary or beneficial for strength to be developed in postures and positions which mimic their expression in the event or on the field, which is where “functional movement” goes off the rails.
One should train for strength using the movements that best develop strength. These movements use the most muscle mass over the longest effective range of motion, thereby allowing the use of the heaviest loads which will create the largest and most comprehensive strength adaptation. We have heard much about the athlete building power of the Front Squat, but who would you rather square off against - a guy who front squats 225 for reps, or a guy who low bar back squats 405 for reps? I’ll give you a hint: how much does the 405 back squatter front squat?
Plus 5 Internets if you guessed “more than the guy who front squats 225”.