Just wanted to say, thank you. Before your videos I was afraid of weightlifting. As a guy with 350/265/400 lifts it’s strange to get excited to clean 130 pounds. You got me to enjoy lifting even more. Havent been this excited in ages. Going to watch this video later tonight!
Shane Corrigan I don’t know. I used to have a poverty bench and big legs but then started doing rows and db bench A LOT. BW is currently 185@6 feet. I was stuck at 210 but after that gained 50 pounds to my bench in 4 months Started doing cleans just 1.5 week ago and progress has been good. Watched the video about the bar crash and it really helped me a lot with the timing. PS. Have to give a big props to A7 shirt.
I'm nothing but an ignorant begginer, although emphatically passionate weightlifter. And yet I can totally see that disillusion happening in the future, concerning plateaus and training schemes. This is welcomed and highly appreciated content, as always. Thank you Coach!
Talakhadze on smith machine seems kind of comedic. like not that he's doing anything wrong, just that it's such a peculiar idea to see a world record holder on a smith machine. where did you find that video?
Competing in any sport or even activity is a game changer. It's totally-totally different from a sparring, friendly contest or show-off. Very important. Thanks!
I agree with a lot of what you are saying here. I am not a coach, so I can only talk from the "athlete" point of view: there are many "hobby competitions" that are for situations exactly like that. Everybody is there to compete against themselves and each other, nobody cares what your total is, really, but it is still serious! And there is a lot a weighlifting meet can give you: Firstly, it means much more external pressure than in the gym (audience, timing, silence etc), and it is good feedback for you to learn to focus inwards. Secondly, no matter your numbers, you go off of that platform happy, with a feeling of accomplishment, because you have prepared, you went on that platform and showed yourself, which let's be honest is more than what most people can say for themselves. Thirdly, I find that younger weightlifters are so supportive and nice to beginners, you go home from a WL meet with lots of new friends and inspiration.
Awesome Video, Zack! From A Simplified Psychological Standpoint, Novices Tend To Cave Under Competition Pressure & Under-Perform. On The Other Hand, Advanced Competitors Tend To Reap All Those Benefits of The Competition Environment You Mentioned, Often Resulting In An Increase In Their Level of Performance. Train On! (:
I competed in December and training to compete again! Trying to do both weightlifting and powerlifting (by trying I mean I entered a local weightlifting comp before, trying to get a place in a powerlifting comp but work is in the way...). In it for the long run, good to have your videos to help 😁😁
Great content brother, i legit look forward to your posts. There's not a lot of weightlifting information out there connecting the dots for people who arnt already proficient. And the info that is out there is diluted via crossfit etc like you talk about in other videos.
Hi, I'm a fan of your channel. Could you do a video explaining your tips on how to avoid getting calluses on your hands from snatching/cleaning? Thanks.
I bodybuild, but I subscribed because the content is just too awesome to skip out on! I am interested in and respect all strength sports, and you do a really great job shining some light on the interesting/lesser known aspects of a sport like weightlifting. On the surface, it’s “boring” like nascar. Just the same thing over and over again. But from what I’ve learned from this channel, there are a million and one details that go into an athlete’s success in this sport and I think it makes the whole idea just intriguing Edit: spelling
It’d be seriously cool if you could do a video on the start position of the snatch (/clean). For lifters that have poor flexibility or less than ideal leverages this would be very helpful.
Hello! Ever since I've stumbled upon your channel you have always been my go-to for weightlifting tips! However, can you give a more in-depth tips on how to improve the pulls for snatching? I know you made a video about it already, but if ever, can you make a lengthier one?
I’ve been training in powerlifting for the last few months and I’ve been steady hitting PR (bw: 188, Bench: 285lbs, squat: 435 lbs, and deadlift: 440) but I’ve been VERY hesitant to compete due to the numbers I see ppl around my weight class hitting. But this inspired me. Thank you. Check out my UA-cam channel for some of my workouts I’d love to hear a critique.
could you talk about knee injuries. And more specific how to prevent them. Cause i'm getting the feeling like every weightlifter i see/know ever had this problem
Really enjoyed this informative vid. A bit annoyed by the music backround, dont know if i wanted something else of nothing at all. The fact that you put the greek god as a thumb didnt leave me any choices about clicking or not to the vid . Greetings from Greece .
When I saw Lasha post that IG post of him squatting in the smith machine I was actually speechelss. Like what the hell man but since he's the olympic, world and european champion I guess he can do whatever he wants.
I think what you're trying to say is... If one plans to compete, then one will periodize correctly. If one does not compete, one will not periodize correctly and will hit plateaus. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think there's a flaw in this argument. I'm not knocking competitions. It's just, logically, just because someone doesn't compete doesn't mean they train like they don't compete. For example, someone could hire a coach, train to be the best, and have incredible numbers yet never get on the platform. Why wouldn't they? Who knows... I'm just saying it's possible.
So in my particular case I am aiming to obtain an entry total which I need to compete in British universities, april 2019. I've been lifting for a bit less than a year and I'm still 40KG behind that total, but I'm going up a weightclass. My question is, should I still follow this kind of preparatory-competitive-transition scheme knowing that I won't hit that entry total in a short term bases, or should I just focus on a 9 month preparatory phase until I hit that total?
Just came across this video and comment and I know its been almost a year but what total are you talking about? I just competed in the mens British unis myself as my first meet and you don't need a total for it.
Alex G Who cares if its an "unfair" environment. Competition brings out the best of your ability and puts it against other people. Thats how you improve
@@nickpol1899 Not in competition. The world record holder and a few others have probably done more than that during training.Also if he isnt a failed lifter why doesnt he compete.The failed part of my comment is about his unused potential not his general numbers.
I dislike the idea of training just to be fit or look good or participating in recreational running events. After years of competing I have grown to love peaking and aiming for personal bests or just having good races (swimmer) where you build up, then taper and perform.
I really don't understand what you're trying to say. Don't improve on your own but use a competition as a goal? We're either talking about displaying that max in. Competition or improving your numbers. I really don't get it.
Zack, I usually greatly appreciate your content. It is mostly very well overthought, considering most relevant aspects of the given topic. I do not think that this time you were considerate enough. I have three kids, I work in two countries, an average of 60 hours a week. I go to half of my training sessions with my girlfriend, my 13-year old daughter and my 6-month old son, because my jobs take way too much of my time from them. Often times on these occasions I do not get to my lifts at all, because I have to hold my son so that his mom can do her squats, or because I have to teach my daughter how to rope climb. So I just go home without lifting, and bang out a couple of sets of pullups and pushups at home. Thus, my weekly microcycle often lasts ten days, two weeks. I still enjoy my trainings though. I do plan them, I do periodize my training, and time to time I hit a PR. Sport is a lifetime hobby for me, I have a great passion for it, but I do not think that I should add the extra stress of competing to my overly busy life. And if you call this an excuse, I can only tell you that you will understand me better in one or two decades. All the best!
тебе лайк,хоть ты и не базаришь по руски,как и я по буржуйски,и ты даже не поймёшь что я написал))...но тема правильная,тяжёлая атлетика и кроссфит рулят! если кто из русских читает это,щёлкните лайк)
Umm.....dude i thi nk along with this ...you should also warn your viewers so as not to try to be like these athletes (as most of them are on steroids) 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ bcz when they won't be able to achieve what these roided athletes do they wil become disheartened and leave it all together !!! Peace ♥️
Zack, I usually greatly appreciate your content. It is mostly very well overthought, considering most relevant aspects of the given topic. I do not think that this time you were considerate enough. I have three kids, I work in two countries, an average of 60 hours a week. I go to half of my training sessions with my girlfriend, my 13-year old daughter, and my 6-month old son, because my jobs take way too much of my time from them. Often times on these occasions I do not get to my lifts at all, because I have to hold my son so that his mom can do her squats, or because I have to teach my daughter how to rope climb. So I just go home without lifting, and bang out a couple of sets of pullups and pushups at home. Thus, my weekly microcycle often lasts ten days, two weeks. I still enjoy my workouts though. I do plan them, I do periodize my training, and time to time I hit a PR. Sport is a lifetime hobby for me, I have a great passion for it, but I do not think that I should add the extra stress of competing to my overly busy life. And if you call this an excuse, I can only tell you that you will understand me better in one or two decades. All the best!
> get hyped
> prepare for a meet
> compete
> girls in the 53 class outlift you
Ouch, maybe that job offer at costco wasn't that bad afterall
@@meetlawf3238 this is so fucking funny even a year later
@@Edwardthefamily still fuckin funny 2 years later
One of those 8 thumbs down was from Clarence
periodization is a very special time in a young womans life.
Dustin Oranchuk HAHAHAHAHA
Just wanted to say, thank you. Before your videos I was afraid of weightlifting. As a guy with 350/265/400 lifts it’s strange to get excited to clean 130 pounds. You got me to enjoy lifting even more. Havent been this excited in ages. Going to watch this video later tonight!
Jesus fuck that’s a big bench, how much do you weigh and why are your squat and deadlift so comparatively low?
Shane Corrigan I don’t know. I used to have a poverty bench and big legs but then started doing rows and db bench A LOT. BW is currently 185@6 feet.
I was stuck at 210 but after that gained 50 pounds to my bench in 4 months
Started doing cleans just 1.5 week ago and progress has been good. Watched the video about the bar crash and it really helped me a lot with the timing.
PS. Have to give a big props to A7 shirt.
Ya I just started a few months ago as well. There's nothing more satisfying in the gym than hitting a perfect snatch or c&j.
I'm nothing but an ignorant begginer, although emphatically passionate weightlifter. And yet I can totally see that disillusion happening in the future, concerning plateaus and training schemes. This is welcomed and highly appreciated content, as always. Thank you Coach!
Talakhadze on smith machine seems kind of comedic. like not that he's doing anything wrong, just that it's such a peculiar idea to see a world record holder on a smith machine. where did you find that video?
phtnvl His IG. I believe he’s on holiday with his Mrs so he’s just using a shitty hotel gym while he’s there
@@DavidTPerkins22 makes sense
Seeing this video approximately a year ago when I was brand new to the sport and now I’m competing in 7 days. Thanks for the motivation 😊👍🏼
Competing in any sport or even activity is a game changer. It's totally-totally different from a sparring, friendly contest or show-off. Very important. Thanks!
Always glad to see another video, keeping me strong and improving my library
Nice Ass To Mouth tshirt!
Glad I found your chan few weeks ago. Awesome stuff you talk about.
Cheers mate
Max singles all day every day, dont fall for the periodization meme.
I just realized. This guy looks like an adult Tom Holland
FT_FR.KD LOOOOOOOOOOL!
HOLY SHIT
I agree with a lot of what you are saying here. I am not a coach, so I can only talk from the "athlete" point of view: there are many "hobby competitions" that are for situations exactly like that. Everybody is there to compete against themselves and each other, nobody cares what your total is, really, but it is still serious! And there is a lot a weighlifting meet can give you: Firstly, it means much more external pressure than in the gym (audience, timing, silence etc), and it is good feedback for you to learn to focus inwards. Secondly, no matter your numbers, you go off of that platform happy, with a feeling of accomplishment, because you have prepared, you went on that platform and showed yourself, which let's be honest is more than what most people can say for themselves. Thirdly, I find that younger weightlifters are so supportive and nice to beginners, you go home from a WL meet with lots of new friends and inspiration.
Awesome Video, Zack! From A Simplified Psychological Standpoint, Novices Tend To Cave Under Competition Pressure & Under-Perform. On The Other Hand, Advanced Competitors Tend To Reap All Those Benefits of The Competition Environment You Mentioned, Often Resulting In An Increase In Their Level of Performance. Train On! (:
Zach rocking the TAMU shirt. Gig em!
I think, I'm still a beginner. I always have fun but I havent reach that confort. Thank you Zack your channel is very informative!
I competed in December and training to compete again! Trying to do both weightlifting and powerlifting (by trying I mean I entered a local weightlifting comp before, trying to get a place in a powerlifting comp but work is in the way...). In it for the long run, good to have your videos to help 😁😁
Great content brother, i legit look forward to your posts. There's not a lot of weightlifting information out there connecting the dots for people who arnt already proficient. And the info that is out there is diluted via crossfit etc like you talk about in other videos.
love these videos man!
Hi, I'm a fan of your channel. Could you do a video explaining your tips on how to avoid getting calluses on your hands from snatching/cleaning? Thanks.
Represent the giraffe people so tall and lanky they’re afraid to compete! Thanks for the push and motivation man!
Based Ilya 😂
I bodybuild, but I subscribed because the content is just too awesome to skip out on! I am interested in and respect all strength sports, and you do a really great job shining some light on the interesting/lesser known aspects of a sport like weightlifting. On the surface, it’s “boring” like nascar. Just the same thing over and over again. But from what I’ve learned from this channel, there are a million and one details that go into an athlete’s success in this sport and I think it makes the whole idea just intriguing
Edit: spelling
Snarky Puppy in the outro got me hype
Am I being detained?
It’d be seriously cool if you could do a video on the start position of the snatch (/clean). For lifters that have poor flexibility or less than ideal leverages this would be very helpful.
Hello! Ever since I've stumbled upon your channel you have always been my go-to for weightlifting tips! However, can you give a more in-depth tips on how to improve the pulls for snatching? I know you made a video about it already, but if ever, can you make a lengthier one?
I’ve been training in powerlifting for the last few months and I’ve been steady hitting PR (bw: 188, Bench: 285lbs, squat: 435 lbs, and deadlift: 440) but I’ve been VERY hesitant to compete due to the numbers I see ppl around my weight class hitting. But this inspired me. Thank you.
Check out my UA-cam channel for some of my workouts I’d love to hear a critique.
Te mando un saludo coach Zack, como siempre buen trabajo y buen contenido
awesome video!! thank you
could you talk about knee injuries. And more specific how to prevent them. Cause i'm getting the feeling like every weightlifter i see/know ever had this problem
Doing the same thing for power lifting. My first official competition is in just over a week!
my boy snarky zack laying some puppy at the end
Alright, f**k it. I'm signing up for a fall comp. Thanks.
Really enjoyed this informative vid.
A bit annoyed by the music backround, dont know if i wanted something else of nothing at all.
The fact that you put the greek god as a thumb didnt leave me any choices about clicking or not to the vid .
Greetings from Greece .
I'm trying to go to a meet on June 9th and my only problem is paying for everything lmao
What is the book at the bottom of the stack? Thanks for another great video!
When I saw Lasha post that IG post of him squatting in the smith machine I was actually speechelss. Like what the hell man but since he's the olympic, world and european champion I guess he can do whatever he wants.
Andreas He was trolling.
I love all the Aggie gear.
Ayyyy snarky puppy at the end!
Saleh Hayati YES SOMEONE NOTICED!
I went to school with those guys at UNT, just up the road from College Station.
Marshall Ignas yeah the UNT music college is pretty dope. The jazz bands that come out of there are just too good
I played in the 4:00 lab band while I was there. It was a good band. Lots of great musicians come out of that place.
Marshall Ignas no way I love that band! What did you play?
I think what you're trying to say is... If one plans to compete, then one will periodize correctly. If one does not compete, one will not periodize correctly and will hit plateaus.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think there's a flaw in this argument. I'm not knocking competitions. It's just, logically, just because someone doesn't compete doesn't mean they train like they don't compete.
For example, someone could hire a coach, train to be the best, and have incredible numbers yet never get on the platform. Why wouldn't they? Who knows... I'm just saying it's possible.
Yes!
I just squat jerked the bar for the first time yesterday. How long before I am ready to compete?
So in my particular case I am aiming to obtain an entry total which I need to compete in British universities, april 2019. I've been lifting for a bit less than a year and I'm still 40KG behind that total, but I'm going up a weightclass. My question is, should I still follow this kind of preparatory-competitive-transition scheme knowing that I won't hit that entry total in a short term bases, or should I just focus on a 9 month preparatory phase until I hit that total?
Just came across this video and comment and I know its been almost a year but what total are you talking about? I just competed in the mens British unis myself as my first meet and you don't need a total for it.
Can you please make a video about Mart Seim?
what was that dope outro music?
Do you have a link to the book?
How does one compete in weightlifting?
My issue is that I enjoy the Clean, and deeply hate the Snatch
Competition is an unfair environment. It implies one person is better than another. That's basically racism.
Alex G Thats the whole fuckin point.
Alex G It has nothing to do with racism. How tf did you manage to compare competing in sports to racism lol
Alex G Who cares if its an "unfair" environment. Competition brings out the best of your ability and puts it against other people. Thats how you improve
you just fed the troll :D :D
:D
Was that Lasha doing smith machine squats?? What?
im 35,years old, can i compete?
BINKY. GODDAMN.
I train to win slap bets with my friends. That's kind of like competing isn't it?
hook 'em horns
Lasha repping 4 plate in a smith machine
You heard that Clarence? Get your ass on platform!
Tell that to Clarence Kennedy nowadays lol
Stijn Oosterhoff Clarence is a failed weightlfter.He uses as much roids as the pros but cant reach their numbers.
@@sakispdsw Lol, Clarence, a guy who weighs 94kgs can snatch 185kgs is a failed weightlifter? Thats a very bold statement.
@@sakispdsw Failed lifter.. C&Jerked 227.5 kgs. Wr is 231
@@nickpol1899 Not in competition. The world record holder and a few others have probably done more than that during training.Also if he isnt a failed lifter why doesnt he compete.The failed part of my comment is about his unused potential not his general numbers.
I dislike the idea of training just to be fit or look good or participating in recreational running events.
After years of competing I have grown to love peaking and aiming for personal bests or just having good races (swimmer) where you build up, then taper and perform.
It's gonna take me years to be able to compete. My lifts suck ass.
I really don't understand what you're trying to say. Don't improve on your own but use a competition as a goal? We're either talking about displaying that max in. Competition or improving your numbers. I really don't get it.
100%
Your legs disappeared at 9:00
TYBI
Zack, I usually greatly appreciate your content. It is mostly very well overthought, considering most relevant aspects of the given topic. I do not think that this time you were considerate enough. I have three kids, I work in two countries, an average of 60 hours a week. I go to half of my training sessions with my girlfriend, my 13-year old daughter and my 6-month old son, because my jobs take way too much of my time from them. Often times on these occasions I do not get to my lifts at all, because I have to hold my son so that his mom can do her squats, or because I have to teach my daughter how to rope climb. So I just go home without lifting, and bang out a couple of sets of pullups and pushups at home. Thus, my weekly microcycle often lasts ten days, two weeks. I still enjoy my trainings though. I do plan them, I do periodize my training, and time to time I hit a PR. Sport is a lifetime hobby for me, I have a great passion for it, but I do not think that I should add the extra stress of competing to my overly busy life. And if you call this an excuse, I can only tell you that you will understand me better in one or two decades. All the best!
I compete for them instagram likes
тебе лайк,хоть ты и не базаришь по руски,как и я по буржуйски,и ты даже не поймёшь что я написал))...но тема правильная,тяжёлая атлетика и кроссфит рулят! если кто из русских читает это,щёлкните лайк)
Umm.....dude i thi nk along with this ...you should also warn your viewers so as not to try to be like these athletes (as most of them are on steroids) 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ bcz when they won't be able to achieve what these roided athletes do they wil become disheartened and leave it all together !!! Peace ♥️
First
Zack, I usually greatly appreciate your content. It is mostly very well overthought, considering most relevant aspects of the given topic. I do not think that this time you were considerate enough. I have three kids, I work in two countries, an average of 60 hours a week. I go to half of my training sessions with my girlfriend, my 13-year old daughter, and my 6-month old son, because my jobs take way too much of my time from them. Often times on these occasions I do not get to my lifts at all, because I have to hold my son so that his mom can do her squats, or because I have to teach my daughter how to rope climb. So I just go home without lifting, and bang out a couple of sets of pullups and pushups at home. Thus, my weekly microcycle often lasts ten days, two weeks. I still enjoy my workouts though. I do plan them, I do periodize my training, and time to time I hit a PR. Sport is a lifetime hobby for me, I have a great passion for it, but I do not think that I should add the extra stress of competing to my overly busy life. And if you call this an excuse, I can only tell you that you will understand me better in one or two decades. All the best!