Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 1:24:51 GMT -5
Hey everyone
I see a lot of discussion about suitable programming for novices and intermediates in terms of linear progression via 5x5 in all its variations however I somehow doubt that novice-intermediate lifters under Russian coaches were told to 3x5/5x5 everything until they stalled 2 or 3 times before considering themselves 'intermediate' enough to be exposed to sheiko style programming when does someone just take the plunge and immerse themselves in sheiko as a long term commitment?
I ask this for myself because at the age of 24 I have only been under the barbell for about 8 months total now however having I have an uncanny amount of work capacity due to years of multiple 2-3 hour training sessions up to 6 days a week when I competed in boxing and muay thai and I feel I have done very well to establish consistent and good movement patterns in the big 3 and some ok numbers at 330/285/480 at 189 in a pretty short amount of time.
Now I understand newbie gains and I know these aren't numbers that aren't jaw dropping however I feel I can hit them any day of the week and even with training that has only been loosely structured and somewhat instinctive there is always more progress to be made.
What I want to know is someone like me ready to jump into sheiko training for an extended period of time? I am no stranger to high volume or long workouts, even in the weights room, and more simply the system just looks awesome. But I am still trying to use some common sense and find out whether or not someone at my experience despite making solid progress so far is well suited.
Sorry this was long winded I wanted to state my case (so to speak) and be as informing as possible.
Any opinions and help would be hugely appreciated
Cheers
I see a lot of discussion about suitable programming for novices and intermediates in terms of linear progression via 5x5 in all its variations however I somehow doubt that novice-intermediate lifters under Russian coaches were told to 3x5/5x5 everything until they stalled 2 or 3 times before considering themselves 'intermediate' enough to be exposed to sheiko style programming when does someone just take the plunge and immerse themselves in sheiko as a long term commitment?
I ask this for myself because at the age of 24 I have only been under the barbell for about 8 months total now however having I have an uncanny amount of work capacity due to years of multiple 2-3 hour training sessions up to 6 days a week when I competed in boxing and muay thai and I feel I have done very well to establish consistent and good movement patterns in the big 3 and some ok numbers at 330/285/480 at 189 in a pretty short amount of time.
Now I understand newbie gains and I know these aren't numbers that aren't jaw dropping however I feel I can hit them any day of the week and even with training that has only been loosely structured and somewhat instinctive there is always more progress to be made.
What I want to know is someone like me ready to jump into sheiko training for an extended period of time? I am no stranger to high volume or long workouts, even in the weights room, and more simply the system just looks awesome. But I am still trying to use some common sense and find out whether or not someone at my experience despite making solid progress so far is well suited.
Sorry this was long winded I wanted to state my case (so to speak) and be as informing as possible.
Any opinions and help would be hugely appreciated
Cheers
