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

By: C.W. Springer

C.W. Springer — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:20:14 +0000

The Johnnie Jackson video has been removed from youtube FYI.

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:40:00 +0000

From Danny Davis:

“I was wondering is your stance on lifestyle drugs.”

Danny, just say no ;]

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:38:59 +0000

From Rick Hussey:

“In Johnnie Jackson’s deadlift video he says he starts light, keeps the reps at 5 and pryamids up to a heavy weight. Is a ramped 5×5 an option rather than a static 5×5?”

Rick, there are many effective interpretations of 5×5. I prefer using the same weight in all sets.

By: Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel Tsatsouline — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:37:40 +0000

From John Pearson:”

You have mentioned that “light” conditioning would be ok; I was wondering what you think about one or two days of Viking Warrior conditioning, and if so, on which days? Would this be too much stress?”

John, thank you for your kind words! You might be able to get away with two days of VWC. Ideally I would practice VWC on mornings after evening PL workouts.

By: Danny Davis

Danny Davis — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:10:07 +0000

I didn’t know where else to post this, but I was wondering is your stance on lifestyle drugs. I am currently researching drugs like CX717 and modafinil for their productivity potential and non-negative side effects.

The above drugs have been clinically proven to increase memory retention and sleep efficiency without any dangerous side effects of addiction.

I think this would be a great blog topic or a perfect addition to your upcoming book in a supplement section.