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Deadlifts and milkshakes

WitchCraft said:
You thought feeling doubtful of yourself helped??

::doesn't get it::
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No, I just figured it didn't matter.

I'm now hitting quite a bit of PR's, the only major difference has been my mind frame. Instead of "don't" it's been "I can" lately.
 
belphegor13 said:
No, I just figured it didn't matter.

I'm now hitting quite a bit of PR's, the only major difference has been my mind frame. Instead of "don't" it's been "I can" lately.
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Ah, I see.

Yeah, my levels of confidence definitely affect my performance. I especially notice it when pressing. I unrack the bar and think, "This is way too heavy." If I'm ever doubting myself, I generally don't complete the lift.
 
WitchCraft said:
Ah, I see.

Yeah, my levels of confidence definitely affect my performance. I especially notice it when pressing. I unrack the bar and think, "This is way too heavy." If I'm ever doubting myself, I generally don't complete the lift.
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I'm the same. Confidence is truly a strange thing.
 
As a ginger I have no confidence whatsoever but I imagine for normal people it would definitely help quite a bit with lifting. I usually pull a homer simpson when preparing for a big lift since I tend to over-think things, not thinking at all works much better for me than trying to tell myself I can do it. I might just be crazy though (most likely)



edit: also agreed that you should be pulling at least 250, that looked way too easy.
 
Nice pull WC.

You have more in you. BELIEVE IT!!!
 
Thanks guys, I'll work on my confidence!

Gingervitis said:
As a ginger I have no confidence whatsoever but I imagine for normal people it would definitely help quite a bit with lifting. I usually pull a homer simpson when preparing for a big lift since I tend to over-think things, not thinking at all works much better for me than trying to tell myself I can do it. I might just be crazy though (most likely)



edit: also agreed that you should be pulling at least 250, that looked way too easy.
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This is going to sound kind of really stupid but sometimes I try to pretend like I'm tapping into my inner animal. Pure instinct and beast.

But, Homer works too. :icon_lol:

2/16/12

Warm up
leg swings, BW squats x 20

Squats
bar x 10
bar x 10
65 x 5
75 x 5
85 x 5
100 x 3
**belted**
110 x 10 rep PR

Banded TKEs with Pro Light Band
x 15
x 15
x 15

Good mornings
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10

Pendlay rows
70 x 10
70 x 10

Abs


Notes: Squats are going up, up, up! Hip and knees felt cranky. PVC rolling (anticipated, don't hold your breath)
 
WitchCraft said:
This is going to sound kind of really stupid but sometimes I try to pretend like I'm tapping into my inner animal. Pure instinct and beast.
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Not lame at all. This is how I always behave when I'm lifting. Granted, I'm in my garage so I can be a little more wild but I enjoy training and it really brings out the animal in me. It also helps with confidence a lot.

And to Belph, I think confidence is probably the most important thing in maintaining long term progression. You have to believe and focus. It's also been my biggest shortcoming until recently.
 
2/18/12

Noms:
oatmeal...yep, that's it.
chicken sammich, french fries and a coke
peanut butter and raspberry preserves on ezekiel bread
chocolate milk

Notes: I'm not eating enough! I worked a 12 hour shift today and my head won't stop throbbing.

Okay, besides diet crap, I need some advice. I finished the Matt Gary deadlift cycle last week and I'm really at a loss as to what I should do for programming my deadlift now. If I switch to sumo, should I still use a singles program or focus on form/volume? Should I stick with conventional and restart the deadlift program I was on with a higher max? I DUNNNNNNNNNOOOOOO HELLPPPPPP.
 
WitchCraft said:
2/18/12

Noms:
oatmeal...yep, that's it.
chicken sammich, french fries and a coke
peanut butter and raspberry preserves on ezekiel bread
chocolate milk

Notes: I'm not eating enough! I worked a 12 hour shift today and my head won't stop throbbing.

Okay, besides diet crap, I need some advice. I finished the Matt Gary deadlift cycle last week and I'm really at a loss as to what I should do for programming my deadlift now. If I switch to sumo, should I still use a singles program or focus on form/volume? Should I stick with conventional and restart the deadlift program I was on with a higher max? I DUNNNNNNNNNOOOOOO HELLPPPPPP.
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Eat more, the answer will come to you then.
 
Switch to sumo if it suits you better, and try 5/3/1 for PL, maybe add in some light form work on squat day.
 
ssdd said:
Switch to sumo if it suits you better, and try 5/3/1 for PL, maybe add in some light form work on squat day.
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I've thought about that. It's not a bad idea.

The only reason I'm reluctant to try the switch is because I will most likely have to lower my max considerably and I have a meet coming up. Maybe I should stick with conventional until then. Now I've confused myself even more.
 
How important is the meet to you? If it's not that important, then make the switch to sumo now. If you think it's important and want to put up a bigger number then wait till after to make the switch. As for programming, pick something that makes sense and that you have seen work for others or has worked for you in the past. You'll know soon enough whether to keep it or scrap it. Best of luck!
 
squatsquatsquat said:
How important is the meet to you? If it's not that important, then make the switch to sumo now. If you think it's important and want to put up a bigger number then wait till after to make the switch. As for programming, pick something that makes sense and that you have seen work for others or has worked for you in the past. You'll know soon enough whether to keep it or scrap it. Best of luck!
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The meet is one of my top priorities. Maybe I will stick to the program I am on and work on my sumo form on squat days.
 
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