Originally Posted by
PoopinFresh
Powerlifters squat, deadlift, and benchpress mainly, using very low reps for the majority of their main exercises, anywhere from heavy singles, triples, fives, and up to eights and above for accessories. Accessories are just that, moves designed specifically to help sticking points and rotate stress on joints and other body parts; most people's programs are all potatoes and no meat.
Good information. But is there really cycling benefit from singles or triples? At some level it has to mimic cycling and even a short sprint requires a longer effort than a couple seconds, right? Im mostly just asking...
Originally Posted by
PoopinFresh
ALL squatting is done low, breaking parallel as defined by the crease of the hip passing below the knee; if you decide to go lower, more power to you, but if you decide to go higher, you're not squatting, you're masturbating with weight on your back.
Awesome!