Tapeworm wrote:I was sure someone would have said "don't go to parallel" or other rubbish.
That's limbo, not squats.

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Tapeworm wrote:I was sure someone would have said "don't go to parallel" or other rubbish.
Tapeworm wrote:Props to all whom have commented on the squats, I was sure someone would have said "don't go to parallel" or other rubbish.
@Illuminate, any research you are immediately aware of regarding a focus on the concentric phase and how this relates to the application of power? Like starting the squat from a low rack position?
I have discussed this with a few people as to the potential benefits in terms of it application to cycling especially given the lack of eccentric in a normal pedalling, especially on something like a standing start. Most think that it would be good as an assistance or programmed into a more "power" phase. Thoughts?
MattSoutherden wrote:Tapeworm wrote:I was sure someone would have said "don't go to parallel" or other rubbish.
That's limbo, not squats.
Imaking20 wrote:...I'd imagine the method you're inquiring about could aid sprinting and possibly climbing efforts - though how much help to the latter would depend on your lactic threshold....
...I've accepted that I'll lose a bit of strength in the gym and that the way I like to lift will likely be more of a hinderance than an aid to my cycling efforts. But so be it. These are two things I love to do so they'll just have to learn to get along...
Tapeworm wrote:Imaking20 wrote:...I'd imagine the method you're inquiring about could aid sprinting and possibly climbing efforts - though how much help to the latter would depend on your lactic threshold....
My apologies, I should have been more specific, namely track sprinting and the kilo I was thinking of, hence the application of near maximal concentric contractions in training as this is what is utilised in actuality - albeit for ~1-10 pedal strokes....I've accepted that I'll lose a bit of strength in the gym and that the way I like to lift will likely be more of a hinderance than an aid to my cycling efforts. But so be it. These are two things I love to do so they'll just have to learn to get along...
Take up track sprinting, then you can have your cake and eat it too. Literally! Sprinters still need to do the odd ride on outside - sates my "coffee ride" habit :thumb up:
And because some here may appreciate (and I have to brag somewhere) I hit 125kgs for a double on the weekend, 1.55 times bodyweight... yeah! Should be at 2x if all things go well.
Not "no technique" just that even done 100% "correctly" there is still undue stress placed on the body in manner which it is not meant to be placed on the body.
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