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addressing weaknesses in training

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 3:23pm — SquatMax

greetings,

new here, yet been a follower and a fan for a very long time. I'm by no means a great lifter, but I do all right...

the sticking point for Me is how to get 'better' by addressing known weaknesses... I train essentially alone, so how do I KNOW what the weaknesses are? if there's a thread for this, please direct Me... if there's a chart somewhere that says 'if your squat sucks, work on these exercises', I'll take that sort of information as well...

any help at all would be tremendously appreciated...

have a great day,

Coach Bear

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Sun, 01/29/2012 - 3:32am — Lenny Shrawty

Sometimes you can tell

Sometimes you can tell weaknesses by where you stall on a lift. For example, if you stall out at the top of the bench you may have a weakness in your triceps.

The best way to address/avoid weaknesses is to just make sure you add variety into your training. Like every six weeks swap an exercise for something completely new and different.

Also, it's always a good idea to train your lower back as if it's a weakness even if it's not. I also recommend giving your rotator cuffs attention BEFORE you have problems.

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:06am — mike tanis
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weaknesses

I agree with Lenny, if you stall on a lift that is your perceived wekaness area. also since you train alone you could video tape yourself and analyze it after. or let someone else you know look at it. or even post it here or put up a link and i'm sure some of us would be glad to check it out.

Let me not judge my fellowmen, but understand them, Lord, and when the casting of the stones begins, remind me of my many sins.

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:38am — Nick Hinde

ditto

to previous comments.

Prioritise lower back.
Then 'mid' back (lower traps and rhomboids).
Then hammies.

Posterior chain, basically.

And I agree about the rotator cuff comments.
And I agree that a video is always very revealing.

Nick

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:26pm — Michael Kirkland

As Lenny said

Do try to note or get someone to observe where in a lift you are having trouble. With that information you can find your weakness or tell us on this forum and we'll find it for you. And video would be great. If you can post to this forum or link a video of lifts you have questions on, we may be able to help you. Best of luck!