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The Ant
05-13-13, 11:17 am
Ask me a question and Ill try to answer as fast as possible. Remember, closed mouths don't get fed. Come get your growth.
freighttraindane
05-13-13, 11:24 am
Congrats on the signing Ant. Long time coming for sure. With all the shows you have put on in the Cage, most feel like you are already a part of the Animal family.
P Diesel
05-13-13, 11:33 am
yo bro,
in ur opinion what seperates a good athletes from a great one? we can discus it in terms of pulling, powerlifting as a whole or any other sport ud like.
P
Universal Rep
05-13-13, 12:05 pm
Yo Ant, wut do ya think of topics/questions like who the strongest "pound for pound" powerlifter is?
Altered Beast
05-13-13, 3:26 pm
HOMEBOY!!!! Glad to see you're where you belong!
Congrats on the signing Ant. Long time coming for sure. With all the shows you have put on in the Cage, most feel like you are already a part of the Animal family.
Lol thanks and it was a long time coming, I am home now!
HIGA MONSTER
05-13-13, 3:52 pm
Remember, closed mouths don't get fed. Come get your growth.
"Mama, I HUNGRY.........."
Congrats bro!
Universal Rep
05-13-13, 3:53 pm
Lol thanks and it was a long time coming, I am home now!
Better start plannin for a big lift in the CAGE 2014. Now ur reppin Animal all the way and with that comes expectations, eh?
yo bro,
in ur opinion what seperates a good athletes from a great one? we can discus it in terms of pulling, powerlifting as a whole or any other sport ud like.
P
Ha off the back, there is one work and one work only. "Sacrifice!!" Most top tier Athletes on a hour to hour and day to day life make sacrifices that are not the best for personal lives. They dont sit back and say "hey, i don't want to do this or be here." when it comes their personal lives but they do have a vision to where they want be and accomplish. They live what they do. They are not at the top for no reason and it'll always show who is and who isn't.
KettleBellFreak
05-13-13, 4:48 pm
trying to get my pull up. what do you use as a barbell assistance move to the DL? I try to do two bb movements and have been doing DL's and rack pulls or DL's and heavy bent rows.
And I try for four warm up sets and three working sets of DL for my first exercise on DL day. Don't normally go to failure, just to an intense strain. What are your thoughts on DL's to failure?
And what is your take on speed work, and stopping completely when you're training DL?
Ha off the back, there is one work and one work only. "Sacrifice!!" Most top tier Athletes on a hour to hour and day to day life make sacrifices that are not the best for personal lives. They dont sit back and say "hey, i don't want to do this or be here." when it comes their personal lives but they do have a vision to where they want be and accomplish. They live what they do. They are not at the top for no reason and it'll always show who is and who isn't.
Well put bro, agree 100 percent!!
Yo Ant, wut do ya think of topics/questions like who the strongest "pound for pound" powerlifter is?
If you are asking who do I think is the strongest lbs for lbs in the game, then I would say me to be honest! Don't get me wrong I do believe that there is always someone out there stronger. That's what keeps me goin.
Now, if you are talkn about the straight up topic lb for lb, then I would say this.
Some people like to not credit the lighter guys when it come to weights for some reason. They say things like we have a shorter distance to travel and have better leverage etc but that sounds like an excuses to me. I can easily say if I was taller I would be able to dunk a basketball but I'm not tall but guess what I'm 5'4 and can dunk. To me no one likes excuses. If you want it get it.
Ernie Lilliebridge JR
05-13-13, 5:33 pm
Just wanted to stop on in and say congrats and welcome to the Animal family!
biggredd
05-13-13, 9:21 pm
If you are asking who do I think is the strongest lbs for lbs in the game, then I would say me to be honest! Don't get me wrong I do believe that there is always someone out there stronger. That's what keeps me goin.
Now, if you are talkn about the straight up topic lb for lb, then I would say this.
Some people like to not credit the lighter guys when it come to weights for some reason. They say things like we have a shorter distance to travel and have better leverage etc but that sounds like an excuses to me. I can easily say if I was taller I would be able to dunk a basketball but I'm not tall but guess what I'm 5'4 and can dunk. To me no one likes excuses. If you want it get it.
Like this response for real, congrats bro
Kyle Lombardo
05-13-13, 11:02 pm
Congrats ANT!! Looking forward to learning some things by following you on here!
The Ant
05-13-13, 11:35 pm
HOMEBOY!!!! Glad to see you're where you belong!
Thanks me too!!
The Ant
05-13-13, 11:36 pm
"Mama, I HUNGRY.........."
Congrats bro!
LOL lets EAT!!! thanks Higa
The Ant
05-13-13, 11:37 pm
Better start plannin for a big lift in the CAGE 2014. Now ur reppin Animal all the way and with that comes expectations, eh?
watch me do me!
The Ant
05-14-13, 12:31 am
trying to get my pull up. what do you use as a barbell assistance move to the DL? I try to do two bb movements and have been doing DL's and rack pulls or DL's and heavy bent rows.
And I try for four warm up sets and three working sets of DL for my first exercise on DL day. Don't normally go to failure, just to an intense strain. What are your thoughts on DL's to failure?
And what is your take on speed work, and stopping completely when you're training DL?
First off warm ups are very vital and i can say Brandon Lilly explain it well and have a pretty good vidoe clip speaking on it. If you get time to, look it up.
Failure on DLs... hmmm, I dont like that word to be honest. I am very stricted on form so i guess i can say i dont get to the point of failure cus form would be compromised. Just to give you an idea, i never Max or get close to my max in training. Form is everything!
The Ant
05-14-13, 12:34 am
Well put bro, agree 100 percent!!
Thanks Garrett, hit me back about this weekend
The Ant
05-14-13, 12:35 am
Just wanted to stop on in and say congrats and welcome to the Animal family!
Thanks Ernie
The Ant
05-14-13, 12:38 am
Congrats ANT!! Looking forward to learning some things by following you on here!
Thanks Kyle, LETS EAT!!
KettleBellFreak
05-14-13, 9:24 am
First off warm ups are very vital and i can say Brandon Lilly explain it well and have a pretty good vidoe clip speaking on it. If you get time to, look it up.
Failure on DLs... hmmm, I dont like that word to be honest. I am very stricted on form so i guess i can say i dont get to the point of failure cus form would be compromised. Just to give you an idea, i never Max or get close to my max in training. Form is everything!
thanks man!
P Diesel
05-21-13, 1:31 pm
if you are asking who do i think is the strongest lbs for lbs in the game, then i would say me to be honest! Don't get me wrong i do believe that there is always someone out there stronger. That's what keeps me goin.
Now, if you are talkn about the straight up topic lb for lb, then i would say this.
Some people like to not credit the lighter guys when it come to weights for some reason. They say things like we have a shorter distance to travel and have better leverage etc but that sounds like an excuses to me. I can easily say if i was taller i would be able to dunk a basketball but i'm not tall but guess what i'm 5'4 and can dunk. To me no one likes excuses. If you want it get it.
yes!
P
Altered Beast
05-21-13, 1:35 pm
If you are asking who do I think is the strongest lbs for lbs in the game, then I would say me to be honest! Don't get me wrong I do believe that there is always someone out there stronger. That's what keeps me goin.
Now, if you are talkn about the straight up topic lb for lb, then I would say this.
Some people like to not credit the lighter guys when it come to weights for some reason. They say things like we have a shorter distance to travel and have better leverage etc but that sounds like an excuses to me. I can easily say if I was taller I would be able to dunk a basketball but I'm not tall but guess what I'm 5'4 and can dunk. To me no one likes excuses. If you want it get it.
YEAH BUDDY! I really dig the confidence and it doesn't come off as cocky.
Universal Rep
05-21-13, 1:45 pm
If you are asking who do I think is the strongest lbs for lbs in the game, then I would say me to be honest! Don't get me wrong I do believe that there is always someone out there stronger. That's what keeps me goin.
Now, if you are talkn about the straight up topic lb for lb, then I would say this.
Some people like to not credit the lighter guys when it come to weights for some reason. They say things like we have a shorter distance to travel and have better leverage etc but that sounds like an excuses to me. I can easily say if I was taller I would be able to dunk a basketball but I'm not tall but guess what I'm 5'4 and can dunk. To me no one likes excuses. If you want it get it.
The second but thanks for the first too, haha...
watch me do me!
Gonna. See a huge lift from ya in 2014...
In case anyone missed this vid...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffJCar89o0w
twoheadedboy
05-22-13, 11:15 am
Richard, you've been an inspiration to me as a lifter, especially on the deadlift, since I witnessed your show at the 2012 Cage. But my question is about your back squat. Some people I've talked to didn't even know that you weren't a DL specialist or that your other lift numbers were about on par with your deadlift, and I'm happy to correct them on that!
I watched your recent squat video on FB and, based on the form of some other lifters I've seen, it seems you utilize a slightly wider than shoulder width stance, high bar, and a LOT of back bend: your chest almost seems to be touching your knees at the bottom. Is this to leverage your strengths as a deadlifter, keeping your ass back to get more ham/glute involvement and doing more of a good morning motion to use your back?
I've been struggling with my form a bit, partially due to some lingering knee pain, partially due to some repeated low back injuries. However, when my back is right (and it's pretty close at this point), I'm fine with some forward knee travel (as long as I keep them pushed out) and/or some back bend in my squat, however most of the coaching I've received has taught me vertical shins and chest up...the other problem being I have long femurs, a short torso, and tight hams and hip flexors to boot...very difficult for me to manage all of those things simultaneously, even with no weight on the bar.
I know it's hard for you to coach my form without seeing me in person or a video, but I'm just curious as thoughts on the issues above. I'm thinking about rotating sumo deads, high bar back squats (to parallel), and front squats (to the ground), in order of weight low to high, to kind of hit everything at all angles while increasing strength and mobility.
G Diesel
05-22-13, 11:19 am
Very excited to see this thread come to life.
The Ant is one of the most dynamic performers in the game and I'm sure we can all learn a lot from his journey.
Peace, G
First off warm ups are very vital and i can say Brandon Lilly explain it well and have a pretty good vidoe clip speaking on it. If you get time to, look it up.
Failure on DLs... hmmm, I dont like that word to be honest. I am very stricted on form so i guess i can say i dont get to the point of failure cus form would be compromised. Just to give you an idea, i never Max or get close to my max in training. Form is everything!
Good advise, I am going to start looking into my own training plan on this.
btw: NOTHING but respect for you buddy!
Altered Beast
05-22-13, 11:59 am
Good advise, I am going to start looking into my own training plan on this.
btw: NOTHING but respect for you buddy!
What's funny is Brandon Lily, Konstantin, Andy Bolton and Ed Coan all say the exact same thing Ant does......
Something to be learned from the best of the best in the world of Strength Sports!
What's funny is Brandon Lily, Konstantin, Andy Bolton and Ed Coan all say the exact same thing Ant does......
Something to be learned from the best of the best in the world of Strength Sports!
Translation: leave your ego at the door! haha.
Richard, you've been an inspiration to me as a lifter, especially on the deadlift, since I witnessed your show at the 2012 Cage. But my question is about your back squat. Some people I've talked to didn't even know that you weren't a DL specialist or that your other lift numbers were about on par with your deadlift, and I'm happy to correct them on that!
I watched your recent squat video on FB and, based on the form of some other lifters I've seen, it seems you utilize a slightly wider than shoulder width stance, high bar, and a LOT of back bend: your chest almost seems to be touching your knees at the bottom. Is this to leverage your strengths as a deadlifter, keeping your ass back to get more ham/glute involvement and doing more of a good morning motion to use your back?
I've been struggling with my form a bit, partially due to some lingering knee pain, partially due to some repeated low back injuries. However, when my back is right (and it's pretty close at this point), I'm fine with some forward knee travel (as long as I keep them pushed out) and/or some back bend in my squat, however most of the coaching I've received has taught me vertical shins and chest up...the other problem being I have long femurs, a short torso, and tight hams and hip flexors to boot...very difficult for me to manage all of those things simultaneously, even with no weight on the bar.
I know it's hard for you to coach my form without seeing me in person or a video, but I'm just curious as thoughts on the issues above. I'm thinking about rotating sumo deads, high bar back squats (to parallel), and front squats (to the ground), in order of weight low to high, to kind of hit everything at all angles while increasing strength and mobility.
Thanks and im glad that i can inspire people. This training session and form is actually a lil off due to my deadlift workout two days before. My back was shot and tighten up with my first warm up with 135lbs. My back is struggling to maintain the weight. With that being said this is a narrow stance for me but no matter what i try to keep the bar over the peak of my foot to keep leverage. I never rely on my back strenght as far as movement in my squat or Dead, just the ablity to maintian weight. Imma say this and a lot of people dont kno or realize this but a straight back on squat are incorrect! The spire first off is naturally curved, now if you look into the background and the beginning training of a young gymnist, youll find that the first thing they teach for core and balance is what is call a hollowhold. The straight alinement of the body for balance and core strenght which is not utilized to the fullest in this sport. If you have been following me with the few articles that i have done, you would notice i speak of core strength more than anything cus without that, there is no form. When you get a chance look up the hollowhold. I was fortunate to have met a good friend now, Adam Vazquez, who travels all over the world performing at the top level for dual balancing acts for Major Circus Shows. I always done this but when he started to instuct me on handstands he got into talking about the Hollowhold and it all started to make sense. This wasnt a direct answer to your question but it should be very helpful to you.
Very excited to see this thread come to life.
The Ant is one of the most dynamic performers in the game and I'm sure we can all learn a lot from his journey.
Peace, G
Thanks G
Good advise, I am going to start looking into my own training plan on this.
btw: NOTHING but respect for you buddy!
thanks
twoheadedboy
05-22-13, 4:52 pm
Awesome, thanks for the info.
rbowman91
05-23-13, 12:16 pm
Would love to see a vid of you explaining and breaking down your conventional and sumo DL technique, step by step. there are often little tips we can learn from guys like you, that one can't find in a textbook.
Would love to see a vid of you explaining and breaking down your conventional and sumo DL technique, step by step. there are often little tips we can learn from guys like you, that one can't find in a textbook.
Hey Rbowman91 sent me vide of your form so i can evaluate your body structure. sorry im jus now getting to you
Universal Rep
11-26-13, 10:16 am
Ant hows RUM comin along? Set yourself sum high goals for the meet?
P Diesel
12-17-13, 9:09 pm
ive hit PR's in the weight room on back to back weeks now. while my shit isn't the most impressive is very encouraging for me, I still have forever to go but the success I have been having lately, despite the injuries I have been accruing, I attribute much to the help Richard has given me. I have been grinding away with a few things since the summer and am now reaping the benefits. I will not divulge the tips he has given me. I feel like he may have bigger plans for them. thank u bro.
P
Ant hows RUM comin along? Set yourself sum high goals for the meet?
Its coming along slow this is my second week in official training. The beginning is always slow lol i just want to jump right in to the heavy stuff but thats not the smartest thing cus i have a small frame. I wanna have a shelf life of another 10 + years. lol My 30s should be my PRIME TIME!!
THANKS FOR ASKING
ive hit PR's in the weight room on back to back weeks now. while my shit isn't the most impressive is very encouraging for me, I still have forever to go but the success I have been having lately, despite the injuries I have been accruing, I attribute much to the help Richard has given me. I have been grinding away with a few things since the summer and am now reaping the benefits. I will not divulge the tips he has given me. I feel like he may have bigger plans for them. thank u bro.
P
P That is awesome to hear bro! I'm glad things are coming along and that i can help. Ill be in PA in a few weeks ill be doing a seminar at Rob and Dana's place, hope to see you up there
Altered Beast
12-18-13, 9:50 am
Good to see you still around these parts Rich!
The Ant
12-18-13, 10:00 am
Good to see you still around these parts Rich!
Im Still here! just prepping to make some noise in a few week
Universal Rep
12-18-13, 10:06 am
Im Still here! just prepping to make some noise in a few week
132 to SHW, Team Animal is strong...
The Ant
12-18-13, 10:11 am
132 to SHW, Team Animal is strong...
yes indeed! the best group of powerlifters ever assembled hands down.
Zac'BOSS
01-15-14, 10:50 am
Yo the ant,
What your favorite accessory work, your favorite accessory exercice one the deadlifts, squats, bench ?
After lot of try for make a "proper" squat with the right trunk i've failed...
I've not the morphology for the squat > short trunk and long thighbones
I've decided a make a squat of him way the most natural for me, it has to say as you
You, with your vids on youtube et because you be just strong -> awesome squat for your bodyweight and for your long thighbones, you have me convinced that a good form at squat and i make a very very big shit for they people who think that your form of squat it's a bad form and a shit form.
I would have liked that you me gave a tips, lot of tips for make a good squat in your "squat form"
I squatted with oly shoes and a regular stance(~ shoulder) and i'm placed under the bar with your tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEcy1nYjRTA
I'm feel good and very strong with your bar placement !!!
So, if you have other tips for your squat form i would like know them for help me, thank you beforehand of the sharing and i wait for your answer with impatient !
Sorry richard for my bad english i'm french and very big thank you for the motivation which you bring me !
The Ant
01-15-14, 12:02 pm
Yo the ant,
What your favorite accessory work, your favorite accessory exercice one the deadlifts, squats, bench ?
After lot of try for make a "proper" squat with the right trunk i've failed...
I've not the morphology for the squat > short trunk and long thighbones
I've decided a make a squat of him way the most natural for me, it has to say as you
You, with your vids on youtube et because you be just strong -> awesome squat for your bodyweight and for your long thighbones, you have me convinced that a good form at squat and i make a very very big shit for they people who think that your form of squat it's a bad form and a shit form.
I would have liked that you me gave a tips, lot of tips for make a good squat in your "squat form"
I squatted with oly shoes and a regular stance(~ shoulder) and i'm placed under the bar with your tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEcy1nYjRTA
I'm feel good and very strong with your bar placement !!!
So, if you have other tips for your squat form i would like know them for help me, thank you beforehand of the sharing and i wait for your answer with impatient !
Sorry richard for my bad english i'm french and very big thank you for the motivation which you bring me !
Whats going Zac'BOSS, first im glad that my info on youtube has help you out thus far. I will be placing more tips up later on this mont but mostly my training sessions till after the RUM7 and the Arnold Classic. My favorite accessory for Squat is Front squats, for Bench its not my favorite but is the most benefial is any kind of overhead movement and for Deadlift i would say deficits. Hit me up if there is any other questions
Altered Beast
01-15-14, 12:23 pm
Yo Ant do you have a FB page? I'll try to find you on Youtube.
LoneWolf45
01-18-14, 7:49 pm
So my deadlift has been my weakness for the longest time now. I have tried both conventional and sumo. After watching multiple deadlift videos in slow motion from you and other big lifters i noticed that when you ALL pull conventional your ass's are somewhat high up when you begin to pull. For the longest time i have been told to "squat the weight up from the bottom. I always did that and i think i was sort of fighting against myself the whole time.
After seeing all the hips/ass up higher from you and other big deadlifters it doesn't seem any of you are "squating the weight up" from the start. your legs are almost locked out.
Yesterday i went in for deadlift day and gave it a try. I kept my hips and ass higher than normal and felt soooo much better. I felt i could pop my hips through A LOT sooner in the lift. I will try again next week, in hopes that this was not just a "good day" in the gym.
I kept the bar close to me the whole time, and focused on popping my hips through. I did not stiff leg deadlift the weight either which was good.
Any feedback you can give me would be great
Universal Rep
01-20-14, 12:43 pm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TG79FmMyUE
G Diesel
01-20-14, 1:02 pm
"They may not be able to see me... But you best believe they're gonna feel me." Epic fucking quote.
One of the most amazing athletes on the planet. Awesome chapter to the CAPO saga.
Peace, G
Altered Beast
01-20-14, 1:41 pm
Ant is the man.
Zac'BOSS
01-25-14, 8:36 am
Hi the ant !
What is your plan on the week, how divide up your training?
Which is your logic of progress ?
And i have a very important ask on your way of make your deadlift training
I often see many of "big" powerlifteur say that the touch and go deadlift it's bad for the raw powerlifteur.
You who work the deadlift with touch and go, which profit you have and what do you think of deadstart deadlift versus touch and go deadlift ?
Your advice it's very important for me because we tell me often that a touch and go deadlift it's as a big shit but i don't think. And i start the deadlift with hips and glute in high position as you, i don't "squat" my deadlift.
I say that me excuse often but sorry for my bad english haha, i have bad english but i have to pause you my questions because it is really important for me.
Yo Ant do you have a FB page? I'll try to find you on Youtube.
My youtube page is Richard The Ant Hawthorne Southern Elite Gym, My facebood page is just Richard Hawthorne and instagram is Richardkh.
So my deadlift has been my weakness for the longest time now. I have tried both conventional and sumo. After watching multiple deadlift videos in slow motion from you and other big lifters i noticed that when you ALL pull conventional your ass's are somewhat high up when you begin to pull. For the longest time i have been told to "squat the weight up from the bottom. I always did that and i think i was sort of fighting against myself the whole time.
After seeing all the hips/ass up higher from you and other big deadlifters it doesn't seem any of you are "squating the weight up" from the start. your legs are almost locked out.
Yesterday i went in for deadlift day and gave it a try. I kept my hips and ass higher than normal and felt soooo much better. I felt i could pop my hips through A LOT sooner in the lift. I will try again next week, in hopes that this was not just a "good day" in the gym.
I kept the bar close to me the whole time, and focused on popping my hips through. I did not stiff leg deadlift the weight either which was good.
Any feedback you can give me would be great
LoneWolf45, Yes, sitting to squat the weight up, is a big piece of false info on deads that will not die and it irks the shit out of me alone with a lot of other things. You are on a better start now but its a lot more to it. I can sit here and type till my fingers fall off explaining it but its too much to fully get, understand, and piece together. If you could just do me a favor and wait for the end of next week, the answers that everyone is not asking will be answered. !!!PLEASE STAY TUNED TO THE ANIMAL YOUTUBE PAGE!!!
"They may not be able to see me... But you best believe they're gonna feel me." Epic fucking quote.
One of the most amazing athletes on the planet. Awesome chapter to the CAPO saga.
Peace, G
Ha ha thanks GD, see you in a few weeks
Hi the ant !
What is your plan on the week, how divide up your training?
Which is your logic of progress ?
And i have a very important ask on your way of make your deadlift training
I often see many of "big" powerlifteur say that the touch and go deadlift it's bad for the raw powerlifteur.
You who work the deadlift with touch and go, which profit you have and what do you think of deadstart deadlift versus touch and go deadlift ?
Your advice it's very important for me because we tell me often that a touch and go deadlift it's as a big shit but i don't think. And i start the deadlift with hips and glute in high position as you, i don't "squat" my deadlift.
I say that me excuse often but sorry for my bad english haha, i have bad english but i have to pause you my questions because it is really important for me.
Zac'boss, Man im simple, I squat on mondays bench on wednesdays on thursdays secondary work for bench and deadlift on saturdays. Touch and go vs dead start is with dead start you are not allowing the body to train core strength and the endurance to maintain weight.
Universal Rep
01-30-14, 3:26 pm
Everything ya wanted and needed to know about deadliftin rite here fellas...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ5rY_beDLY
Awesome video! Very informative.
Hi Richard. Hope all's going well? I've got a couple of questions based on a couple of things I have picked up from your videos and posts.
You said about being able to dunk a basketball at 5ft4, which I guess involves a lot of explosive leg power. Watching videos from a couple of other strong lifters, (Tom Martin and Ben Rice), they utilize a lot of box jumps in their routines. Would you recommend similar exercises?
The second question is about core strength. You mention it a lot in your posts and I thought mine was pretty good, being able to do the human flag at 210lb. However, a recent squat stumble has made me doubt this. What sort of core strengthening techniques would you recommend?
Thanks for your time.
The Ant
02-21-14, 11:51 pm
Hi Richard. Hope all's going well? I've got a couple of questions based on a couple of things I have picked up from your videos and posts.
You said about being able to dunk a basketball at 5ft4, which I guess involves a lot of explosive leg power. Watching videos from a couple of other strong lifters, (Tom Martin and Ben Rice), they utilize a lot of box jumps in their routines. Would you recommend similar exercises?
The second question is about core strength. You mention it a lot in your posts and I thought mine was pretty good, being able to do the human flag at 210lb. However, a recent squat stumble has made me doubt this. What sort of core strengthening techniques would you recommend?
Thanks for your time.
Hey Rainman, yes i would utilize box jumps in a routine. I never did box jumps, i was just active all the time and squatted heavy. So with the combination of squatting and jumping on a regular bases can only improve your ups.
the way you train your core is on every lift youre making sure your controlling the weight at all time by going through the lifts in a smooth none explosive manor feeling the weight at all time not breaking technique and form. Being explosive breaks core and technique
Thanks for the info. I've just seen your Cage event. That is going to be such a hardcore lift. Inspiring.
nickstrm
02-25-14, 8:32 am
Hi,
I am new to power lifting, I have watched your video on YouTube about deadlifting. How do you improve your core strength?
Kind Regards
Nick
itsDANNY
03-14-14, 8:57 am
Hey Richard, cheers for the video, really informative, I do have a few questions however.
How does pushing your knees out mess with your lockout? I've always done this and it makes me feel more solid lifting the weight up. It seems like it allows me to better achieve hip flexion and drive my hips forward more strongly.?
Also, what's your take on breathing throughout the rep? Would you advocate holding your breath through the entire rep?
Cheers,
I have a bench meet coming up on March 29. I hope to put up 315 as a new meet PR. I put it up last year, but got two reds for moving my butt. I have a question on how much to go up each attempt. I plan on opening with 295. Should I jump right into 315 for two cracks at it or should I do an in between, say 305 or so?
Altered Beast
03-19-14, 2:46 pm
Where's the homeboy ANT been at?!?!?
The Ant
04-03-14, 12:40 pm
Hi,
I am new to power lifting, I have watched your video on YouTube about deadlifting. How do you improve your core strength?
Kind Regards
Nick
Hey Nickstrm, you need to just stay strict with your form and body mechanics. start off with weight you can maintain and control get the form down and in training slowly progress up in weight throughout your program but need go to a weight that compromises your form and body mechanics. I know it maybe a bumper for you to hear but if you want to get better, thats what you need to do.
The Ant
04-03-14, 12:53 pm
Hey Richard, cheers for the video, really informative, I do have a few questions however.
How does pushing your knees out mess with your lockout? I've always done this and it makes me feel more solid lifting the weight up. It seems like it allows me to better achieve hip flexion and drive my hips forward more strongly.?
Also, what's your take on breathing throughout the rep? Would you advocate holding your breath through the entire rep?
Cheers,
if you have a problem with your knees coming in during the movement then thats fine until the knees exceeds the toes outward. the joints need to always be on top of one another. it hurts the lockout for the simple fact that the legs will then and an influence on your grip, whether the hands are out too wide or the arms are jammed up against the leg making it difficut to execute the right mechanics and form. basic rule with breathing is inhale hold breath at the top, when lifting exhale on the way up. now with reps its your call to an extent. you can get your breath and perform one or two movements and exhale on the way up of your third movement and catch breath at the top. this is actually something you have to figure out for you.
The Ant
04-03-14, 12:58 pm
I have a bench meet coming up on March 29. I hope to put up 315 as a new meet PR. I put it up last year, but got two reds for moving my butt. I have a question on how much to go up each attempt. I plan on opening with 295. Should I jump right into 315 for two cracks at it or should I do an in between, say 305 or so?
sorry I didnt catch this in time but you should go by feel. its all good wanting a pr but if its not there then is not there so make jumps according to how the previous lift looked and felt and make judgement from there.
Where's the homeboy ANT been at?!?!?
Man ive been buried in my gym lol
nickstrm
04-04-14, 4:22 am
Hey Nickstrm, you need to just stay strict with your form and body mechanics. start off with weight you can maintain and control get the form down and in training slowly progress up in weight throughout your program but need go to a weight that compromises your form and body mechanics. I know it maybe a bumper for you to hear but if you want to get better, thats what you need to do.
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info, I will do that!!!
When I started with powerlifting, I saw your video on youtube about deadlifting, with your technique, where the bar only touches your legs when you are locked out, and I started light and I left my ego at home, and it really helped, I put about 20-30 kilograms on my deadlift!! I will continue to work on my form and machanics, thank you very very much!!!
All the best
Nick
p.s You are a monster with deadlifting!!!!!
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info, I will do that!!!
When I started with powerlifting, I saw your video on youtube about deadlifting, with your technique, where the bar only touches your legs when you are locked out, and I started light and I left my ego at home, and it really helped, I put about 20-30 kilograms on my deadlift!! I will continue to work on my form and machanics, thank you very very much!!!
All the best
Nick
p.s You are a monster with deadlifting!!!!!
Nick,
Its awesome to here such progress not because I'm surprise the technique work, (its the right way of lifting) but because the hardest thing to do and to be learned, is removing the ego and being patient enough and humble enough to learn something that is more mentally challenging. Breaking habits and trying to create new ones with such a sport that a person can easily drown themselves in a egotistical mindset. The thought of going down in weights in training for any reason and especially for form, 95% of the people would choose to continue to lift heavier with high risk of injury and be out of commission doing it than choosing to learn form and Technique or they would rather quit altogether. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info, I will do that!!!
When I started with powerlifting, I saw your video on youtube about deadlifting, with your technique, where the bar only touches your legs when you are locked out, and I started light and I left my ego at home, and it really helped, I put about 20-30 kilograms on my deadlift!! I will continue to work on my form and machanics, thank you very very much!!!
All the best
Nick
p.s You are a monster with deadlifting!!!!!
Its awesome to here such progress not because I'm surprise the technique work, (its the right way of lifting) but because the hardest thing to do and to be learned, is removing the ego and being patient enough and humble enough to learn something that is more mentally challenging. Breaking habits and trying to create new ones with such a sport that a person can easily drown themselves in a egotistical mindset. The thought of going down in weights in training for any reason and especially for form, 95% of the people would choose to continue to lift heavier with high risk of injury and be out of commission doing it than choosing to learn form and Technique or they would rather quit altogether. Thanks and keep up the good work.
nickstrm
04-07-14, 2:09 am
Its awesome to here such progress not because I'm surprise the technique work, (its the right way of lifting) but because the hardest thing to do and to be learned, is removing the ego and being patient enough and humble enough to learn something that is more mentally challenging. Breaking habits and trying to create new ones with such a sport that a person can easily drown themselves in a egotistical mindset. The thought of going down in weights in training for any reason and especially for form, 95% of the people would choose to continue to lift heavier with high risk of injury and be out of commission doing it than choosing to learn form and Technique or they would rather quit altogether. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Richard,
Thank you for the kind words and motivation!
Hopefully I can lift/train with you one day!!
All the best
Nick
nickstrm
06-20-14, 5:38 am
Hi Richard,
When I have my heavy deadlift day, then the next day or 2 my lower back is killing me!
Is there something I am doing wrong? I use your technique in lifting!
Kind Regards
Nick
The Ant
06-20-14, 12:25 pm
Hi Richard,
When I have my heavy deadlift day, then the next day or 2 my lower back is killing me!
Is there something I am doing wrong? I use your technique in lifting!
Kind Regards
Nick
What kind of pain soreness, tightness, sharp, shooting...? it just depends on what you filling and also what movement are you doing, I know you tried to do my particular technique, but it just depends on what you actually movement is going on
nickstrm
06-23-14, 1:59 am
What kind of pain soreness, tightness, sharp, shooting...? it just depends on what you filling and also what movement are you doing, I know you tried to do my particular technique, but it just depends on what you actually movement is going on
Hi Richard,
Its a sharp pain if I rotate my middle the wrong way, and the pain is only on my left side spinal erector.
Maybe its just my spinal erectors that's getting bigger like a normal sore muscle. Your technique works wonders for me,
I tried the normal way of deadlifting, and it just felt wrong!
PRBane92
07-17-14, 2:15 am
Hey Richard ,
How often do you do rack pulls or do you incorporate rack pulls in your program?
Just wanted to stop by and say I am a big fan! Love watching your videos!
Superman55
09-11-14, 8:52 am
Which do u prefer as far as rows go? Tbar, barbell, dumbell... How would u program them ? Sets, reps, day or days per week.
Also, how do you feel about pulldown's/pull-ups? Which do you prefer and how would you program them into your routine. Do you have any favorites of either, pull ups or Rows? Or any combination of the two together, such as T-bar rows with a close grip and wide grip pull-ups... Which have giving you the best results throughout your career?
The Ant
09-27-14, 12:06 pm
Which do u prefer as far as rows go? Tbar, barbell, dumbell... How would u program them ? Sets, reps, day or days per week.
Also, how do you feel about pulldown's/pull-ups? Which do you prefer and how would you program them into your routine. Do you have any favorites of either, pull ups or Rows? Or any combination of the two together, such as T-bar rows with a close grip and wide grip pull-ups... Which have giving you the best results throughout your career?
Out of the rows i prefer the double underhand barbell row but utilize them all. I do the typical 4 or 5 sets of 10 to 12 one day a week. Its almost in a bodybuilding fashion but slightly different... I also prefer pull-ups over pulldowns because the simple fact i like gravity resistance allowing me to use the body as a whole by itself, having to create my own tightness but i do not neglect my pulldowns. I like them all utilize them all with same sets and reps; Although, i use these movements, its still movements used to still strengthen my core more so than the normal use which i know sounds weird lol but its a benefit for my core lifts.