Sean Schniederjan
Level 3 Valued Member
Just like probably everyone else here, been doing the Zsq lately and feeling strong.
In his article, Pavel mentioned they will improve your DL. After doing zerchers once a week for 3 weeks I randomly took the double 32s for a ride and set a WTH double snatch PR. They felt like toys. I think its the heavy zerchers.
Any hinge after a few sets of Zerchers feels way stronger. Part of that is overload, but I think part of it is the movement and loading of the zercher, it almost feels like a hinge/squat hybrid. It is different from a double KB front squat but can't articulate it.
Maybe the load is lower, like in a deadlift, whereas a front squat the load is higher up.
Biomechanicians (or something) please chime in with analysis.
Thanks Pavel for suggesting this excellent lift.
In his article, Pavel mentioned they will improve your DL. After doing zerchers once a week for 3 weeks I randomly took the double 32s for a ride and set a WTH double snatch PR. They felt like toys. I think its the heavy zerchers.
Any hinge after a few sets of Zerchers feels way stronger. Part of that is overload, but I think part of it is the movement and loading of the zercher, it almost feels like a hinge/squat hybrid. It is different from a double KB front squat but can't articulate it.
Maybe the load is lower, like in a deadlift, whereas a front squat the load is higher up.
Biomechanicians (or something) please chime in with analysis.
Thanks Pavel for suggesting this excellent lift.