Pavel 80/20 Powerlifting

[Gavin Harrison]

New article found here: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog...to-your-lifts/ (wfs)

I think the program makes sense, and kind of like the minimalist approach. Thoughts?

[Blair Lowe]

Groovy. I see it somewhere between SS and OLAD. Definitely KISS.

[George Mounce]

Good read, pretty standard powerlifting routine, not incredibly new, but hits the high points. But do we have to wear these boots and have a mullet?

[Kris Reeves]

Originally Posted by George Mounce

But do we have to wear these boots and have a mullet?

Only if you want style points.

[Mike ODonnell]

Good read.....simple is better for most people. That and keeps us focused on what really matters in progression of weights, the right exercises and eating/sleeping.

[Dave Paton]

I liked the article. But what's up with Tim Ferriss' photo on his blog? If his philosophy is taking out all non-essentials in his life, why did he feel the need to get in that ridiculous pose?

[Derek Maffett]

Originally Posted by George Mounce

Good read, pretty standard powerlifting routine, not incredibly new, but hits the high points. But do we have to wear these boots and have a mullet?

Those are actually very close to the shoes I wear on a daily basis. So I've already got style.

No mullet though. Or 700+ deadlift.

[Gavin Harrison]

Originally Posted by George Mounce

But do we have to wear these boots and have a mullet?

Originally Posted by Derek Maffett

No mullet though. Or 700+ deadlift.

I believe these three things are related. Boots + Mullet => 700+ Deadlift.

[Matt Foreman]

That's a picture of John Inzer, the owner of the Inzer Advance Designs powerlifting equipment empire. He was a great lifter himself, especially in the deadlift. That picture is from the 1988 Hawaii World Record Breakers meet. He definitely had the monster mullet. Interestingly, he mangled his face in a motorcycle accident a few years after that and had to get complete surgical reconstruction.

[Dave Ogilbee]

Originally Posted by George Mounce

Good read, pretty standard powerlifting routine, not incredibly new, but hits the high points. But do we have to wear these boots and have a mullet?

All the cool guys have mullets...



With that said, its give or take with adding poundage to my lifts. Like Kris, if I'm stalling at something, more frequency and smaller weight increments usually help. I personally will add no more than around 5 pounds to lifts I don't feel i've quite fully done to perfection yet (i.e. was I putting a little too much lean on those last reps on the press?) I'm a stickler for making sure my form stays good.