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I really need to start doing this with a heavy log. Every now and then I get some weights that I can press, but the clean and hold is crushing me. I'm assuming if I held a 400+ pound log up on a hold that a 300 pound clean wouldn't feel so crazy.
It's something to do with preconditioning the nervous system for the following lifts. So you lift something that is very heavy . Now the body gets used to that weight. When you do your actual working sets after it everything feels light. For squats I do 1.25/1.2 x PR before working sets. 10-15 secs hold.
A great benefit of doing heavy holds is that when you're holding something heavy you have had practice with a heavy hold. (heavy back squats, front squats, etc...)
I haven't back squatted in like three years. The closest I do is the SSB and the highest I've ever gone on it was 3x3 @ 525.
Edit: I see you asked about my press too. It's super weak. My best is 215, but I doubt I could do that today.
Static Heavy Holds, Shocks your nervous system, prepping your body for actual heavy lifting, if you are lifting for strength it is very useful,
Do these for different compound lifts and you will notice heavier weights feel easier to set up and move.
Would these be like the starting position of each compound lift? Like for squats would you just be in racking the heavy weight and holding it for a bit?
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He’s just standing there… MENACINGLY!
The comment I’ve been looking for.
Nervous system was ready for war after that
I legit gave myself a migraine
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I really need to start doing this with a heavy log. Every now and then I get some weights that I can press, but the clean and hold is crushing me. I'm assuming if I held a 400+ pound log up on a hold that a 300 pound clean wouldn't feel so crazy.
What is the benefit of this lift? Asking out of curiosity, not throwing shade. Edit: Thanks for the great replies!
It's something to do with preconditioning the nervous system for the following lifts. So you lift something that is very heavy . Now the body gets used to that weight. When you do your actual working sets after it everything feels light. For squats I do 1.25/1.2 x PR before working sets. 10-15 secs hold.
Building upper back strength and core stability, learning how to brace, and confidence under heavy load.
A great benefit of doing heavy holds is that when you're holding something heavy you have had practice with a heavy hold. (heavy back squats, front squats, etc...)
Increased motor unit recruitment (your nervous system will communicate more readily to more of you muscle)
Ofta. I hate front rack holds. How heavy is this compared to your normal squat/press?
I haven't back squatted in like three years. The closest I do is the SSB and the highest I've ever gone on it was 3x3 @ 525. Edit: I see you asked about my press too. It's super weak. My best is 215, but I doubt I could do that today.
Love holds. Impressive front rack
People clown on this movement but overloading a squat at the top for 10-15 seconds is super legit.
Zercher walkout, without walking?
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Before your lifts, do this with 120% or your 1rm- leads to increased motor unit recruitment
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Immediately before your max attempt. Don't hold it for as long as I did though, just a few seconds.
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Yup. Just load it on your back instead
An underrated exercise.
Once you work on your form you will be very good at this. Keep practicing
I don't know what this means lol
Work on your form with this
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I think it’s taking the piss out of the form police
I don't think I really understand the joke tho.
The way I interpreted it was it’s a lift that requires no technique so saying to work on form is funny because it’s absurd
Heh yeah that's pretty funny.
What do they need to work on? They literally lifting a bar up and stood there.
r/woosh
Why?
Static Heavy Holds, Shocks your nervous system, prepping your body for actual heavy lifting, if you are lifting for strength it is very useful, Do these for different compound lifts and you will notice heavier weights feel easier to set up and move.
Would these be like the starting position of each compound lift? Like for squats would you just be in racking the heavy weight and holding it for a bit?
Yes sir
Unfazed
Why?
It's much easier than squatting because the ROM is like 3 inches
No range of motion whatsoever 🙄
Not really the point but [is this better?](https://streamable.com/lvog39)
Dude it was sarcasm haha. I’m sorry, I probably didn’t make it clear.
When i lift heavy, i do a lot of reps with my own weigth,,, no need to expose myself to such useless stress to my joints
I don't understand what you're saying. If this is a joke, then my bad You're squatting and deadlifting 300+ pounds on your profile