Comments on: Pavel: 80/20 Powerlifting and How to Add 110+ Pounds to Your Lifts

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:56:45 +0000

Matt, in my opinion, this is too many exercises. And I would not do more than 5 reps in the clean.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:38:22 +0000

Hi Pavel,

Just an update from Jan 3 : after maxing out for 5×5, then a week at 60%, I’ve switched to some GTG – decided to do 5×10 at 50%. That is fine for the major lifts (Deadlies, Squats, DB CandPress, Bench, Power cleans) BUT – I also do weighted dips and chins with 50% of my body weight extra. The weird thing – trying to do these with a ladder I am toast. Started with 10kg and get two cycles of a 2,4,6 ladder (missed 8). Then I try 4 sets of bodyweight and barely manage 2,4,6 … (4 or 5 for the last). I find it odd that the “strength” didn’t carry over for these (so to speak – I know it is not correlated).
Will keep at it for one or two more weeks. Cheers

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:50:55 +0000

Matt, sorry, I do not know any PLers in your area.

As for a question to Geoff, just post it on the DragonDoor forum.

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:50:00 +0000

Strong, Joe!

By: MattB

MattB — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:57:59 +0000

Pavel, I noticed your publications recommend having an actual powerlifter help with technique. Do you (or anyone else) have a recommendation for anyone in the Vancouver, WA area (or Portland,Or)? Thanks again