Smolov Inspiration
aakaakaak
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Figured I'd drop this here. I was all happy about my 285 squat PR, then saw this video the day after. Makes me wish I had more time to dedicate to this stuff. 158LB Female hitting a 300LB PR after running a Smolov program:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=YC5WuW5cNIQ
Reddit thread
NOTE: Smolov is designed as a squat only peaking method for advanced lifters. If you're still making gains on stronglifts or starting strength or whatever keep progressing, training, and eating.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=YC5WuW5cNIQ
Reddit thread
NOTE: Smolov is designed as a squat only peaking method for advanced lifters. If you're still making gains on stronglifts or starting strength or whatever keep progressing, training, and eating.
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Buddy of mine who no longer even lifts sent me this clip yesterday. Maybe he frequents Reddit...? Congrats on your squat PR!0
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Smolov is Awesome!! - I'll second that it's only for the advanced lifters, and that it's a peaking program.... The one extra thing it gave me was confidence under the bar.. I used to get a spot for my 3\5 Rep work (about 150-170KG range (330-374Lbs), Now, I'm squatting 200KG\462Lbs before I ask, and even then, it's for the third set!0
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I don't actually know anyone IRL that's finished the full Smolov cycle. They've either given up, been injure or had to resort to half squats and/or knee reps in the final few weeks.0
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Great review of Smolov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6aUSChTzPI&list=UUojnM1Mm2hiWzxCiYsM3M9g
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Woah! Didn't know youtube links get auto embedded.0
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Neat video. Did watch. So...between the 14 min and 15 min marks he basically says to take out the fourth competition squat day and replace it with something with a greater return...like front squats...or maybe Bulgarian Split Squats...OF DOOM!
No way on earth I'm doing this program, even when I do get out of the second job. Good information from a loud guy though.0
