Here’s another update in my progress with biofeedback training. If you missed the others, here is part 1 and part 2.
I’ve been testing so many times I’m starting to not always need it. Sometimes I can just feel what I’m going to do and then it happens. Even without testing I can often feel, in the movement itself, whether it would be great to do then. But when my intuition isn’t giving me a clear answer I can always test.
For example, the other day I just ‘knew’ I was going to set a new max in the deadlift. I got 425 lbs. That’s 20 lbs. better than I had done before.
But let’s back up and give you examples from my training. Here’s my deadlifting for about 40 days. These are by no means the only exercise I’ve done in that time but I’ve pulled the numbers from my training log to show you what’s going on.
Deadlifting a light weight for reps
4-25 BB Deadlift 225 x 12,12,14,12,12 in 10 minutes
4-28 BB Deadlift 315 x 5,6,5 in 5 minutes
5-1 Rack Pull 605 x 3 singles
5-5 Trap Bar Deadlift 430 x 1
5-6 BB Deadlift 225 x 15,15,12,12,12 in 8 minutes
5-11 Rack Pull 505 x 4,4,4,4
5-12 BB Deadlift 405 x 1
5-13 BB Deadlift 225 x 17
5-17 Trap Bar Deadlift 275 x 11,12,11,12,11 in 14 min
5-20 BB Deadlift 315 x 7,6,6 in 4 min
5-22 BB Deadlift 225 x 16,18,15 in 7 min
5-25 BB Deadlift 365 x 3,4,4 in 5 min
5-29 One Hand Deadlift 185 x 3 singles
5-30 BB Deadlift 425 x 1
Here’s the analysis. Looking at this you can see the weight used waving up and down. Though my goal is to pull more for a single, just cause that’s what I want to do, I’m not only doing singles. Nor am I doing 5×5 or high reps or any consistent rep scheme. I’m simply following what works for me that day.
If it’s a lighter weight I do more reps. If its heavier I do less. But at no time am I going all out. I could probably gut out double the numbers on those higher reps sets if I wanted to. I could also probably have gone higher when I maxed each time, but I’m happy with what I got.
You’ll also notice the variety of movements. I go for the barbell deadlift when it tests well as that’s my current goal. Sometimes variations will test better like doing a partial or using the trap bar where I can handle more weight. (My best ever with the trap bar was 435 but I’m guessing the next time I max it’ll be way up.)
Then there’s the frequency of my deadlifts. Looking over it I’m usually doing some form of deadlifts 2 or 3 times a week, though again there is no consistent pattern. I can do it this often because I’m never even close to burning out. There was no week off before this max. And there is no week off or de-load program. I’ll just be following the same “program” until the next max.
Deadlifts are going really well right now. So are my other exercise, though having done this analysis I see some directions I can test in, and work with that may make progress even faster.
How’s your progress?
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. It looks like the DVD’s that show you how to do all this and more still are available but in short supply. All I’m saying is you should try biofeedback training out. If it doesn’t work for you fine, give it up and go back to what you were doing. But if it does work, just imagine where it can take you. I’m making faster progress, easier than ever before and feeling great doing it. You can join me…
My bonus is still available for anyone who orders and forward me their receipt.
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bio Feedback, Lifting Technique, Recovery, Workouts by on Jun 2nd, 2010. 2 Comments. 
Why are we so concerned with maxing out?
I really want you to think about that for a moment. Why does your average person concern themselves with how much weight that can lift a single time?
Unless you compete in powerlifting or Olympic lifting your max attempt doesn’t really matter. So why does the average trainee concern themselves so much with this?
(Before we go further, I must tell you I am guilty of this in a big way.)
Part of it has to do with exposure. Power and Olympic lifters do that in competition. They’re strong, so we think we need to do the same. I bet if we had competitions in max weight for ten reps more people would be doing that.
Part of it has to do with ego. To lift the most amount of weight you’ll only be able to do a single. Oh, how we love to see those numbers get higher and higher. And how we enjoy comparing our numbers to those of others.
Part of it has to do with fun. And this is alright. If you enjoy singles all the more power to you, just like if you enjoy running long distance? But is that necessarily the best way to train?
Let’s say you can’t get over the ego-trip and want to be able to put up the most weight for one rep even if you don’t compete. Should you only do singles of ever increasing weight in order to increase your max? Anyone who has tried that knows that you’ll get so far in the beginning before hitting a plateau.
But the SAID principle says you need to do exactly what you want to be doing. Does that mean struggling for and even missing reps is going to get you there?
Instead let’s look at a different way. Let’s look at a little mathematical physics equation. Cast your mind back to your high school days with me.
F = MA
This is an easy formula. Force equals Mass times Acceleration.
Strength is movement against a resistance. The ability to move (accelerate) a weight (mass). How good you are at this is the force you can produce.
When you lift a max attempt you are encouraged to lift as fast as possible, however this turns out to be quite slow. Your force output is just enough to accelerate the weight barely past gravity’s hold.
Let’s take a lighter weight instead. With this weight you can just about lift it as fast as you can move. Although the mass is lighter the acceleration is much higher. Does this equal more force production?
I’ll leave the mathematically inclined to plug real numbers into that equation to find the results.
Now I’m not going to stop doing singles, cause I enjoy them and I may compete some day. But I am doing more with lighter weights were I can move as fast as possible. Seeking to accelerate those weights.
Sure there is a time for slower movements but in general faster is the way to go.
After all there is the idea that I first heard from one of the oldtime strongman’s books, though I can’t recall which one. There is a difference between an exercise and a lift. One you use to train to get stronger the other you do to demonstrate your strength.
Now I’m off to go do some fast exercises. In the words of Ricky Bobby, “I wanna go fast!”
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Lifting Technique, Oldtime Strongmen, Strength Training Concepts by on Jun 4th, 2010. Comment.
I just wrote last week how my deadlifts have been going way up. But this is getting ridiculous…
I ended up doing deadlifts once again. Started with 365 for 8 reps.
Went to 415 for a triple.
And ended with a 440 lb. deadlift.
I could’ve kept going but was fine to stop there. At least as far as the deadlifting was concerned.
Riding on the high of setting a new max only 9 days after my last one I started bending. It felt good. After a couple Grade 5 bolts were crumpled I took a step up.
A 5.5” Grade 5 bolt. Half an inch shorter than the standard ones. This was not so easy. Took a bit of a battle but I was victorious.
To quote George Samuelson, “This feels like cheating.”
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bio Feedback, Hand Strength, Videos by on Jun 8th, 2010. 8 Comments.
I was only going to open this up to customers but I’ve decided to let anyone who wants in, as far as filling the last couple spots.
Maybe you’ve seen my recent results about my work on the kettlebell snatch. (All multiple hand switches.)
- 250 reps in 10 minutes with 24kg
- 160 reps in 10 minutes with 32kg
- 100 reps in 5 minutes with 32kg
- 200 reps with 24kg in only 6:45
I plan to hit my goal of 200 in 10 minutes with the 32kg by the end of July.
My question is who wants to come with me?
I know what I’m doing works but I could use some case studies.
Here are the requirements:
1. You have kettlebells or access to kettlebells you can train with (preferably of three different sizes, light, medium, and heavy).
2. You have done a kettlebell snatch before. Certifications are not required.
3. You can follow directions plus your own body in your training.
4. You can record yourself on video and get it online (even if its crappy video). I can help you with the uploading part if necessary.
5. You have a goal and desire to increase your kettlebell snatch numbers and will work towards that goal.
6. $97 one time fee to pay me for this coaching.
Here is what you’ll get:
1. Videos online that demonstrate technique, training methods and much more as I shoot them and put them online. No stone is left unturned regarding the kettlebell snatch.
2. Critiques on your form via your videos.
3. Any and all of your questions answered by email. Plus we’ll schedule a half hour one-on-one phone call. More on the kettlebell snatch, how to integrate it with your other training goals, or anything you want to discuss.
4. A copy of the DVD set ‘Kettlebell Snatch Domination’ when it is released most likely in September.
The only reason this is so cheap is that I’m going to use your results when I end up selling the DVD’s later. Plus your questions may help me cover something I may have missed. Therefore it’s very much in my interest to give you the best results.
Also I reserve the right to kick you out and refund your money if you don’t fit or aren’t doing the work.
If you’re interested you can sign up right here.
This is guaranteed. Your numbers will go up dramatically or I’ll refund your money and let you keep everything.
I will deliver. My numbers are going up faster than ever before with much less effort.
Join me.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. This is limited to only five dedicated people. The shopping cart is automatically setup to stop accepting after five people signup so don’t delay. (And half the spots are already gone!) Sorry I can’t keep this open longer or for more people but I’m eager to get started and need to keep it small due to the private access. Sign up here.
Filed under Kettlebells by on Jun 10th, 2010. 2 Comments.
I wanted to let you know about a resource my friend Jedd Johnson just came out with.
It’s called Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball. But the truth is it’s much more than that.
While it is targeted for baseball players, with sport specific exercises and training tools, the majority of the information could be used by anyone wanted to get stronger hands and grip.
While it’s targeted towards the hands and forearms the truth is there is plenty of information and exercises and full body training.
If you play baseball I’d say this is a must. But if you don’t it’s still worth checking out.
I haven’t read the entire thing as it’s over 400 pages (and that doesn’t even include the bonuses). If there is a fault here it’s that it would take 3 printer ink cartridges if you wanted to print it out.
But by skimming through it I was amazed at the plethora of exercises. Many use specialized tools but many do not. It’s guaranteed that if you don’t have some of the equipment, there are other exercises in this manual that give you the same work with equipment you can find (or make yourself). I’ll be going through it again to add a couple exercises to my current routine.
Plus one of the most impressive things to me was all the recuperative tools and methods found within.
I know Jedd puts out great stuff. This one is no different.
You can read more about it and make your decision by clicking here.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. Due to FTC regulations I must remind you that I will make a commission if you buy Jedd’s material through the links found on this page. But you know I would never recommend something that I did not feel was well worth the price. And to prove it to you here are two links.
Affiliate Link (I get a few bucks if you buy)
Non Affiliate Link (I get nothing if you buy)
Filed under Clubs, Hand Strength by on Jun 18th, 2010. Comment.
Recently I wrote how my deadlift max went up by 15lbs. from 425 to 440 over nine days.
Well, today I’m happy to report the same has happened, in just thirteen days. (I guess that shows a slowdown in progress but I was on the road for four days without a barbell in sight. In either case I’ll take it.)
For your viewing pleasure…
Most would probably say that’s horrible form. And they’re probably right. All I know is that it’s safe and working for me.
Finished off today’s workout with heavy presses and heavy snatches.
The method of training is important. But there is more to it than just that. In fact, that’s just one side of the triangle.
Tomorrow I’m releasing a special report that may just blow your mind. Stay tuned…
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bio Feedback, Lifting Technique, Videos, Workouts by on Jun 21st, 2010. 7 Comments.
Recently I told you that in addition to strength training and feats of strength I’d start to talk more on the subject of health.
Health is important. It seems to me that the majority of trainees these days don’t pay enough attention to it. If you workout then scarf down a couple Big Macs you’re really not doing much for your health.
But everyone knows what healthy eating is, right? Whether they do it or not, so I won’t be addressing that area much.
Instead I want to focus on the other things you need to be doing for your health.
Things that you may not realize you should be doing.
Things that can make a dramatic impact on your life and vitality with a simple change.
Today I reveal a breakthru discovery and all that it can do for you health.
This report details a ‘non-technology’ you can start using today…at no cost…and how this will result in improved sleep and circulation with reduced soreness.
(Sounds to me like that means better recovery from your workouts. That couldn’t possibly help you, could it???)
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In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Health, Recovery by on Jun 22nd, 2010. 2 Comments.
Join me as I discuss my interest in health and how it’ll lead to the best performance in all areas of your life.
To enter the contest described in the video simply comment below. In a few days I’ll pick one commenter at random and announce the winner.
In health,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Health, Recovery, Videos by on Jun 24th, 2010. 17 Comments.
Supplements are evil! Supplements are good! Find out the truth in this video…
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Filed under Health, Recovery, Videos by on Jun 28th, 2010. 8 Comments.
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