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Chris Shugart: (cont) I think the internet helps here. If you can't help but be surrounded by people who don't share your goals, then at least you can surround yourself virtually by good influences. I think this Live Coaching Lab is such a place.

Chris Shugart: There's an old saying that has merit here. (I first heard it from Poliquin, but he got it from someone else.) "You are a combination of the 5 people who surround you most." Very true. So you better make sure you're not surrounded by quitters, lazy people, excuse-makers, BOSU-ball instructors etc.

Chris Shugart: But if your environment is limited, it's difficult to reach for that next level. The 50s are "heavy" because your mental gym doesn't have 150's. CT and I visited Dave Tate a couple of years ago and watched those guys train. Different level. Every guy who thinks he's strong should see those guys in action. This isn't meant to discourage but to motivate, to expand his environment.

Chris Shugart: Thanks, guys. Hope the message came across okay. Often, it's hard for people to reach for that next level in physique development, strength, or performance if they simply don't know that level exists. They may know it, but to experience it firsthand is a different story. For example, a person may think he trains hard, then train with Thibaudeau and realize that there's another whole 'nother level of "hard" out there. (Boot Camp 1 guys experienced this; I know I did training with CT.)

Chris Shugart: Closing up this Lab. If we missed any of your questions, please post them in today's new Coaching Lab. Thanks!

Jim Wendler: Showballs - this is in the article above. Use the 5/3/1 rep scheme.

Jim Wendler: Leo Solis - 1. Learn how to sprint. This isn't rocket science, no matter what people say. 2. Never knew that was ever an issue. I must be out of the loop. 3. Learn how to deadlift.

Christian Thibaudeau: @ kickhos... correct... stress week = jack up the volume to create fatigue... peak week = drop down volume to get surcompensation allowing you to jack up the weights.

Christian Thibaudeau: @ troublesome... longer limb individuals need more unilateral work to maximize leg strengt and size. Lunges, bulgarian split squats are good choices. I also like the trap bar/deadsquat deadlift for strength.

Christian Thibaudeau: @troublesome... again it depends on your muscle balance... the calves, quads, hamstrings and glutes are all very import to maximizing a vertial jump... so being weak in any one of these might hurt your performance. I find that the power snatch (from hang or blocks), romanian deadlift and kettlebell jump squats are the most effective ones. That and doing 14 daily jumps (single jumps) or various kinds during every workout.

Christian Thibaudeau: @bassip... there is a difference between having a strong lower body and being good in some lifts involving the lower body. If someone is not built for squatting, he could have very strong legs without the actual lifting numbers that go with his strength.

Christian Thibaudeau: @ Kickhos... in all fairness the volume change from the foundation work will provide for gains even without the added load. That having been said, on that part of the session you should attempt to lift more weight if you can. Especially during peak week since the goal is to stress the body the week before, then allow for recovery during peak week so that performance rebounds up.

Christian Thibaudeau: @ bassip... yeah it's a leverage thing. But let me ask you this... you ask about lower body strength. In reality are you after maximizing lower body strength OR lifting performance in a few select lifts... big difference.

Christian Thibaudeau: go for broke

Christian Thibaudeau: Yes, you always try to add more weight to the foundation work

Tim Henriques: @stephenva - why thank you, that is the one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me, at least while I was fully clothed

Christian Thibaudeau: squat then it can't really be a weak lower back issue

Christian Thibaudeau: @bassip... yes, you would arguably need a very different strategy than mine. Personally I only need squats to maximize leg strength. The better suited you are for a movement, the less variation you need. BTW I doubt that your lower back strength truly is the problem... a lot of guys with long limbs are not mechanically suited for the squat and as such tend to bend forward in the squat, which gives the illusion of the lower back being a problem... if you deadlift is significantly higher than your

emenef: just re read 13 principles from yesterday AGAIN. such good info

iDrDan: I've always applied that outlook to the type of people I hang out with and it's made me a better person. Don't surround yourself with people who are negative, lazy, underachieving, rude, corrupt, etc., unless you want to be that too. Surround yourself with people who are better human beings than you are and you will become a better person.

emenef: btw the same is true for other sports. when i surf and there are sponsored pro riders out in the water i surf much better in general. i think we pick up on the energy and details of what theyve figured and and can feed off them and apply to ourselves

cubuff2028: nice job man

iDrDan: @ CS : awesome article today! When I lift with my buddies (bigger and stronger than me who play college football) I always perform better. I don't know exactly what it is but I'm in a better mood, more relaxed, don't get as fatigued (CNS that is), and seem to lift more weight and use better form.

pradaboy: @CS: I heard something like "You are the sum average of your 5 best friends"... probably amounts to the same thing... and very interesting proposition

emenef: @CS: message was very clear. and i remember that quote from poloquin as well. as much as commercial gyms get slammed on the reason i train at @$ hour is because the one i goto has some really strong guys. lots of younger guys that play football for schools as well. whatever the deal is i know im reminded there is ALWAYS somewhere to go in terms of progress. i aslo feel that that this spill and keeping up with peoples logs helps in this respect too. youve given us a place to go so to speak

BobFather5: outstanding spill today! no surprise, just commenting:)

ZEB: Absolutely exceptional article! It's tips like these that can keep a trainee training and moving forward for a lifetime.

njh28: Awesome article Mike! In regards to the deload segment, do you recommend a decrease in volume, while maintaining intensity or a decrease in both volume and intensity? In other words, what is your preferred method for the deload week?

Craig CSCS: Awesome reminders Mike. Can you expand on why energy system training should be aerobic in nature for those looking to increase strength and give an example? I am assuming that incorporating lifts at various parameters would be too conflicting for optimal strength benefits. What if goals were size and strength; would something like circuit training be appropriate? Thanks!

ZJStrope: @Anyone: Is there a particular spill where CT discusses how to incorporate/build a program based on High Frequency Strength, Structural Work, and Foundation Work? or at least, discusses what the intentions are of each of these categories? I think I understand through the random discussions I've read through/been a part of and reading through the provided programs, but I can't implement them exactly as is due to equipment limitations.

cubuff2028: great spill. "He who walks with the wise will become wise, while the companion of fools will suffer harm" -King Solomon

Iron_will: Real inspirational article right here. As a young dude aspiring to be a trainer/nutritionist, I feel like this article is some good guidance for the mindset I should start to create while entering this field. Thank you.

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