Long- cycle/max questions

marksikora
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Long- cycle/max questions Apr 6, 2011 15:03:44 GMT -5

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Post by marksikora on Apr 6, 2011 15:03:44 GMT -5

Cliff notes background: 43 yrs old, 205ish, former strongman competitor getting back in the game (about 1.5 year layoff from sm but still getting gym work in).

I know its not technically a Sheiko question, but here it is:

Recetnly trying to get back into SM. Need to get log overhead going as I have neglected that. Also wanted to work front squat as I have had success in past in SM when my front squat was up.

So- finishing this week with second cycle of #29. (second time thru bumped overhead "max" 5lbs, dl 10lbs, front squat 10 lbs) Used front squat in place of squat, log overhead in place of bench, deads stayed. Did not worry about extras, just main lifts, did extra lifts when/if I could.

So-- Should I now run a #32 to get "max" on my lifts, or would just taking a deload then checking maxes be ok?

Plan is to next run a #29 using back squat, deads, and axle overhead. If everything works, I will most likely cycle between front squat and back squat cycles and work whatever overhead is coming up in a contest.

Like I said, I know it's not Sheiko, but I used those %'s. Does cycling between the front/back squats sound solid?

Do I need to run a contest or peaking cycle after #29??

Thanks for any and all comments/info.

Mark

benburgess
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Long- cycle/max questions Apr 6, 2011 17:34:29 GMT -5

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Post by benburgess on Apr 6, 2011 17:34:29 GMT -5

What you could also do is run wk 4 of #29 again but take (say) 2 singles at 90% on each lift on the day when that lift has its heaviest work programmed. Then run #32 wk 4.

That'll give you a short peak->deload->max without taking a whole month.

Last Edit: Apr 6, 2011 17:35:40 GMT -5 by benburgess

marksikora Newbie Posts: 5	Long- cycle/max questions Apr 8, 2011 18:09:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marksikora on Apr 8, 2011 18:09:41 GMT -5 Ben- thanks for the info. That makes sense.

uwe Newbie Posts: 45	Long- cycle/max questions Jun 25, 2011 14:17:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by uwe on Jun 25, 2011 14:17:44 GMT -5 Ben ; but when using only two weeks to peak, how can you really know your true maxes? Because you're not really going for a 1rm..

benburgess Big MoFo Posts: 527	Long- cycle/max questions Jun 27, 2011 16:30:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by benburgess on Jun 27, 2011 16:30:33 GMT -5 Why arent you?

uwe Newbie Posts: 45	Long- cycle/max questions Jun 28, 2011 3:31:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by uwe on Jun 28, 2011 3:31:39 GMT -5 omg, you're totally right, I just misread what you said. Thanks! I think i'm going to try this approach after finishing my next two prep cycles (starting this week, think i will be keeping a log)

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Long- cycle/max questions Aug 7, 2011 17:50:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2011 17:50:28 GMT -5 I'm just finishing 29/37, repeating week 4 of 37 seems a bit heavy pre-test, is there anything else you could recommend Ben? Thanks

joeldibattista Big MoFo Posts: 687	Long- cycle/max questions Aug 8, 2011 19:44:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joeldibattista on Aug 8, 2011 19:44:33 GMT -5 Try the final week of #31 which has you do some 90% work, it works well for me.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Long- cycle/max questions Aug 10, 2011 19:23:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2011 19:23:04 GMT -5 Thanks, week 4 #31 looks great, reduced volume of as is?

uwe Newbie Posts: 45	Long- cycle/max questions Aug 11, 2011 10:09:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by uwe on Aug 11, 2011 10:09:36 GMT -5 Thanks for the info, Joel Going to try this (already in week 3 of second 37 cycle) full 37 full 37 week 4 of 31 week 4 of 32 I'll let you know how it goes also keep a log, if interested!