We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hello Powerlifters/CrossFitters!

MattWilliams9
MattWilliams9 Posts: 4
edited February 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Howdy folks! Looking to chat it up with some fitness nuts. I do CrossFit and weight lifting. I've started powerlifting and am trying to boost my numbers. Current one-rep maxes:

Bench: 264
Dead lift: 345
Squat: 278

I'm trying to work on some shoulder external rotation in order to be able to get some olympic lifts in my routine. I just got "How to be a Supple Leopard" by Kelly Starrett. Anyone read it?

Replies

  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    I've watched a few of the YouTube vids - must admit the shin-splint one is excellent. Is the book worth a punt?
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Former CrossFitter, currently running a powerlifting program although I don't compete so I won't call myself a powerlifter, and missing regular Oly lifting a lot.

    Supple Leopard is a great resource for mobility and proper movement patterns as well as Mobility WOD.
  • Frank_Just_Frank
    Frank_Just_Frank Posts: 454 Member
    Didn't read it. I'll be starting some morning yoga routines to try and up my flexibility.

    My current maxes.

    Dead:385
    Bench:235
    Squat:405

    For cardio I'm currently running stairs. Though "running" is a generous word LOL, damn they're hard to do!
  • susieoj
    susieoj Posts: 181
    Supple leopard is awesome! I loved it and I'm waiting for my copy of beyond training to arrive now. ???? crossfit addict here
  • MattWilliams9
    MattWilliams9 Posts: 4
    The book is a great resource.
  • MattWilliams9
    MattWilliams9 Posts: 4
    UPDATE: Set new squat PR at 280 today. Got 2 strong reps from deep in the hole. Didn't want to push it at 285 quite yet. Next time :)
  • MattWilliams9
    MattWilliams9 Posts: 4
    Former CrossFitter, currently running a powerlifting program although I don't compete so I won't call myself a powerlifter, and missing regular Oly lifting a lot.

    Supple Leopard is a great resource for mobility and proper movement patterns as well as Mobility WOD.

    Oly lifting is definitely my weakness. For me, I think it's wrist flexibility for front rack and hip flexibility for front and overhead squats that are really hampering me.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories