Sorry to get off thread a bit. But whats the difference in genetic pre-requisites for Powerlifting and Olympic lifting. Whilst I understand the different lifts are Powerlifters the more stronger with Olympic lifters being more "dynamic" (strength and speed)??? Thanks.
Genetics is not a problem in powerlifting. You're either built to squat or to deadlift or somewhere in between. So you will always have one exercise that you're fucking awesome at that makes the majority of your total.
In weightlifting you do better if you have short arms as you can jerk a lot more
If you have a long torso you will be able to squat a lot of weight up and be limited by the pull and if you have a short torso you will be able to pull a lot of weight but be limited on the squat. So again you get people who are awesome at the snatch (short torso) and people that are awesome at the clean and jerk (long torso)
That is a massive generalisation
We have at least 2 teams of PLers at PTC Brisbane.
Team training is great for heaps of reasons, especially if you're doing 2.5-4 hour sessions.
The environment/atmosphere is second to none, which makes you dig deep and get shit done.
Having at least one set of eyes on your lifting is INVALUABLE. People can see things that a lifter can't. If I'm ever training solo.... Which is very rare, I'll film my work sets just to see what's happening.
Super heavy days, team mates load your bar, wrap your knees, get your ammonia..... Just all the little things that make a big difference when trying to double 100%.
Also, if you compete, people learn about you as a lifter in the gym.
On the day, your lift outs will always be good, your knees will be wrapped in the same style, and you can have guys picking your attempts for you. I did not pick my 2nd and 3rds for any lift at the nationals, it was done for me.
Strength training is much better in a team, especially if you compete.
Training in a group obviously has massive benifits but every time I step foot in my gym it's a competition to beat my previous lifts. It's hard to get more closer competition than yourself.
Thats the spirit!!
The few people in the gym that compete and train alone probably have that same attitude. There is one guy Jonah who trains on his own and I doubt there are many people more focused, intense and competitive than him
I trained with my cousin for a few years. It allowed us to make some really gains, more quickly, as you can push harder knowing someone is spotting you and we both helped push each other.
A few key points I think are worth looking for in a training parter...
1) someone you know and get along with pretty well
2) they work much the same hours as you and train around the same times
3) someone of similar strength - it becomes distracting if you spend half your workout taking plates on and off the bar to meet big strength differences.
4) Someone who is consistent and reliable
5) They live in the same area and train at the same gym.
6) Someone who knows when to shut up and when to talk - nothing worse than having someone babble away when you're trying to focus.
It may take a few training sessions together to work out a system, however, when you find a good training partner that meets the above, your progress will soar.
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