TLDR:
I want to test my powerbuilder program.
I want to do a peak in calorie maintenance
I want to start BB.
Longer rant:
I have been running my own programming for 3 months, in a deficit. And felt I’ve become stronger, at least some days.
So to be fair to the program I wanted to see if I’ve become stronger.
It came of me saying I wasn’t good a taking a deload week at the end of a program and then do max lifts.
So Mark set out the 5 week peak about 2 or 3 weeks ago.
I would go to calorie maintenance during the peak.
Last night I read a little about peaking for meets and from what I could read a weaker lifter (me) would recover and be ready to max lifting in much less time than a stronger lifter (Mark).
So instead of the fatigued max lift in Marks 5 week plan, I cut it down. I’ll reduce volume in the first week but lifting intense. Second week I’ll reduce volume and intensity. Third week I’ll test.
I think it was on elitefts and juggernaut I read it. I lost my web history by a crashing pc. So it seems I can’t find it again. I’ll search around a bit. Haven’t decided what to do yet. I know I won’t be pulling 200 kg now anyway. I think I’m having 180 in me… it really only is the DL I’m really interested in.
Tbh I think technique isn’t that important for muscle gains more for lifting max weight. Maybe just good enough technique to not be injured and hit the muscle but more than that better off saving the effort to do more work
This is the number one priority! I suggest you run @MarkKO’s peak as written. I understand that you think you could peak sooner, and I don’t disagree, but you had better find a tried and proven three week peak. If you just adapt something else then you could mess it up.
You want to test your program. Make sure your peaking protocol doesn’t screw up the test. It will make you doubt the effectiveness of your program.
I disagree, respectfully. MMC is very much connected to technique, even minor tweaks to form. Since I’ve slowed down my tempos and really focused on good form, I feel like I’m finally working the ‘right’ muscles for growth.
I could argue tech/form is more important for muscle gains vs. max strength (muscle that bitch up!).
This is true, but that’s where you get into doing what’s right for your goals. There’s a reason bodybuilders go for the MMC, and powerlifters go for max strength. Of course, there’s carryover either way. You can’t bodybuild without gaining some strength, and I’ve put on a decent amount of muscle training mostly for strength.
