Eric Cressey - Maximum Strength

[Eric Cressey]

Originally Posted by rookie

Since I don't have a spotter I am a bit worried about the squats. For bench I don't mind asking for a spot. But few people kow how to properly spot a squat. It may not be much of an issue as I get into the routine but on the heaviest days should I lower the weight and stick to my guns or should I dare wonder near a smith machine.
We have a fixed bar power rack in my gym and although the dropping of a wieght would not kill me it would definately be painful due to how low it is.

Just to confirm: you do not have access to a free-weight power rack?

[Eric Cressey]

Gang,

Quick favor to ask of you:

If you've read the book, would you mind heading over to Amazon.com and posting a review? It can be good, bad, apathetic - you name it; please don't think I'm trying to persuade you in any way. The feedback would be good for me, and more importantly, for potential future customers. No pressure at all, of course.

Thanks!

[soonermark99]

Absolutely!!! Consider it done.

[Mahler]

Just posted my review now. Needless to say it was very complimentary.

[Doo]

Originally Posted by Eric Cressey

...If you've read the book, would you mind heading over to Amazon.com and posting a review? ...

Done! I plan on buying Magnificent Mobility printed book and DVD next month. If you and Mike Robertson ever offer that product through Amazon, I will be sure to review it as well.

[maxattack]

Just posted mine as well. Not one harsh comment either.

[Bill2380]

I'll add mine as well.

[rookie]

Originally Posted by Eric Cressey

Just to confirm: you do not have access to a free-weight power rack?

The only rack we have has fixed bars just below knee level. It is not a true power rack that I can adust. So for box squats I am no where close to having the ability to have safeties if I fail without the bar coming down almost all the way to the bench.
I stuck with 225 as I got started today and will be able to go up for sure but am worried about pushing it too far without some safety measure.

[Hunter]

When is this book going to get its own subforum?

[Doo]

Eric,

I like doing bodyweight exercises. I always have my gym with me . I am not doing any right now except for ones within Maximum Strength.

I have been slowly working on one arm chin-ups/pull-ups/push-ups since the beginning of the year. I am not looking to do multiple sets with multiple reps. Just a few with each arm. I like the balance that it requires. However, I have heard how these are stressful for shoulders. What is your opinion on these one arm variations?

[Doo]

Originally Posted by Eric Cressey

Gang,

Quick favor to ask of you:

If you've read the book, would you mind heading over to Amazon.com and posting a review? It can be good, bad, apathetic - you name it; please don't think I'm trying to persuade you in any way. The feedback would be good for me, and more importantly, for potential future customers. No pressure at all, of course.

Thanks!

I hope you don't mind that I posted this on the StrongLifts.com forum. A lot of the people there have read Maximum Strength.

[maxattack]

I have progressed into phase three, and just started into the 2nd week of it......it's my favorite phase so far and I enjoy every workout. But I have a question about the DB Suitcase Deadlift
Eric or anybody else that might know, for the sets/reps, is it 3x10 (Each side) or just 3x10 like it says? Thanks!

[Doo]

Originally Posted by maxattack

I have progressed into phase three, and just started into the 2nd week of it......it's my favorite phase so far and I enjoy every workout. But I have a question about the DB Suitcase Deadlift
Eric or anybody else that might know, for the sets/reps, is it 3x10 (Each side) or just 3x10 like it says? Thanks!

That's a good question. Since it is for lower body, I would not think that you need to do the sets and reps per side. You are using a single dumbbell to promote stabilization. I would guess that we should at least switch arms for each set which would even out over the 4 weeks. That would promote similar stabilization on both sides.

[rookie]

I need some rack pull advice.

The lowest pins in my gym ar about 3 inches above my knees. SHold I do my rack pulls off of that as I did today? There is a smith machine but... well......

[ts.vassilev]

Originally Posted by rookie

The lowest pins in my gym ar about 3 inches above my knees. SHold I do my rack pulls off of that as I did today?

Generally I do rack pulls at just above the knee and at just below the knee. If you want to go below the knee - find something to step on. Aerobic steps won't do - you've got yourself and a huge barbell on top of them and it's not exactly safe. What I do is just pot a couple of plates on the floor and step on them. You can adjust any height you want that way.

[rookie]

Thanks. I will put a plate on the floor. Not sure I am comfortable with more than one for fear they may slip. Have you done it with more than one plate?

[ts.vassilev]

Yes. 2x45lbs. Just make sure you pick the right kind. I used something like this one http://bodybuilderfitness.com/librar...ght_plates.JPG
(just the first bumper plate on Google). Rubber coating acts against slipping. Always trust your gut, though - if it feels unsafe, then don't do it.

[rookie]

Thanks, Yeah we don't have bumper plates.Just iron