Hi All,
Background: I’ve run the Bridge (x2), Powerbuilding (x1). Currently doing Strength 1 and finding that it’s kicking my butt more than the previous 2, but specifically WRT to Squat and Deadlift.
It’s worth pointing out that my form is a little idiosyncratic, in that I have long arms and short legs. So my posture in low bar squat and deadlift are very similar, especially when the bar gets heavy I have a tendency to drop my backside and lift more with my legs in the deadlift.
Further evidence for this, my e1RM squat and deadlift are roughly the same (Around 205/210 KGS @97Kg bodyweight). Weird. I know.
I think part of the challenge with Strength 1 for me is the intensity and frequency of squat and DL (which I think is higher than the Bridge and Powerbuilding, though total volume/hypertrophy in those is higher).
So my question is, should I: 1. Suck it up
2. Drop a set or 2 from the variation lifts
3. Select variations that are less like the core lifts (e.g. high bar squat rather than chain, stiff-legged deadlift or good morning rather than rack pull/deficit DL)
In terms of objectives, I’ve got no interest in participating in powerlifting meets. Just like compound movements as a way to get my 300+ active minutes a week (better than, ugh, jogging). And like getting/staying strong.
Thanks.
(usual disclaimer applies, I looked around and couldn’t find a similar post, I’m new, etc. etc. etc.)
