Malanichev Talks POWER

[Animal]

If you have a question for Andrey, post them here. Please be aware that due to the language barrier, time zones, schedule, etc., Andrey may not be able to answer all your questions in a timely fashion. Answers will be provided through a translator. Thank you for your patience.

[Malan_Power]

Feel free to ask questions, friends!

[KDbeepbeep]

yay!

What are your favorite accessory movements to build a better squat?

[JFehily]

I wish to squat with a closer grip for upper back tightness, what mobility would you recommend to achieve this? also how much mobility do you do in general? thank you

[Malan_Power]

yay!

What are your favorite accessory movements to build a better squat?

Hamstring curl - do them in the range of 8-10 reps

[Malan_Power]

I wish to squat with a closer grip for upper back tightness, what mobility would you recommend to achieve this? also how much mobility do you do in general? thank you

Right now I don't do it, but you MUST do it! No excuses!
As for closer grip... Why do you need it? I think it is better to find your own posture, don't copy somebody's else position or technique, but find yours and try to improve it!
If you still want to change your grip position to closer, do it very slowly from training to training! And do general mobility workouts and don't neglect warm ups!

[Buckfever]

What is your favorite rep range for working sets on the main lifts. And how many working sets do you prefer?

[TheMannarino]

Hey Andrey, huge fan here from Vancouver, Canada! Really appreciate you answering our questions.

Just have one for you right now - what would you say is your favorite accessory lift for building the sumo deadlift? Thank you!

[RobDaSavage]

My next venture is to squat 800lbs, currently at 733lbs in a meet actually think I may of had another 10lbs to squeeze out. I admire the way you squat in regards to having "some left in the tank" what I could I do to increase my squat gains, or should I continue with what I'm doing and let it run its course.
I've added 70lbs to my squat in 11 months.

[RC79]

What would you consider the best advice for building strength as a teenager? Also what would benefit strength in the three lifts over time?

[naturalguy]

Iron Maiden or Metallica?

[Firefist]

Iron Maiden or Metallica?

Million dollar question.

[Nix0r]

How much steak can you eat in one sitting?

[JFehily]

Right now I don't do it, but you MUST do it! No excuses!
As for closer grip... Why do you need it? I think it is better to find your own posture, don't copy somebody's else position or technique, but find yours and try to improve it!
If you still want to change your grip position to closer, do it very slowly from training to training! And do general mobility workouts and don't neglect warm ups!

thank you for the response Andre

[Zharoon]

Hey, what kind of squat variations do you think a newer lifters who is looking to build squat muscles should do?

[Malan_Power]

What is your favorite rep range for working sets on the main lifts. And how many working sets do you prefer?

It all depends on the stage of preparation
In the beginning I can do 10/8/5 reps, the more weight on the barbel (and the closer to the meet), the less reps I have. But I never do less than 3 reps.
And I ve got only 1 working set

[Malan_Power]

Hey Andrey, huge fan here from Vancouver, Canada! Really appreciate you answering our questions.

Just have one for you right now - what would you say is your favorite accessory lift for building the sumo deadlift? Thank you!

hey mate, thank you for your kind words!

Well, firstly you should work hard about your mobility and then performs a lot of sumo DL from the higher position ( i don't know how to say it in english but i mean you are standing on 2-3 plates and the barbell on the floor so you perform the movement standing not on the floor)
and never work too hard or too frequent on your dl, let your back and legs have a lot rest

[Malan_Power]

My next venture is to squat 800lbs, currently at 733lbs in a meet actually think I may of had another 10lbs to squeeze out. I admire the way you squat in regards to having "some left in the tank" what I could I do to increase my squat gains, or should I continue with what I'm doing and let it run its course.
I've added 70lbs to my squat in 11 months.

Continue with what I'm doing and let it run its course - increasing strength is very slow and hard process and there should a strict and very serious program which help you to increase strength. try to find a trainer who will help you with it. or write me directly on my personal email andrey.malanichev@yandex.ru

[Malan_Power]

What would you consider the best advice for building strength as a teenager? Also what would benefit strength in the three lifts over time?

the best advice is to find a good trainer who could develop a good strength programm according to your abilities and goals! right now i opened my online training course so feel free to contact me via andrey.malanichev@yandex.ru

[Malan_Power]

Iron Maiden or Metallica?

both and add slayer to these awesome groups!