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Is volume king?

Hi Fadi!

I have not read in detail Abadjiev's work. I should. I've got time in the coming weeks...shall look into it! (not that it will really apply to myself - i just like reading about training and all of its nuances).
I do somewhat agree with the specificity argument, but for what i do, performing solely the competition movements (IMO) won't develop all the required musculature one would eventually need to be successful in their quest for specific strength.
For beginners, anything works, so training specifically for PL (when talking PL anyway) is probably the best idea. for a very advanced lifter (they already have i assume a very comprehensive base to work with), training more specific is again probably the best idea...But for an intermediate lifter (most people who have lifted for a good while) a mixture of both is probably a good idea to continue along the road of advanced status.

But anyway, i'm yabbering and getting off topic.

what a kunce.
 
Timeah said:
Hi Fadi!

I have not read in detail Abadjiev's work. I should. I've got time in the coming weeks...shall look into it! (not that it will really apply to myself - i just like reading about training and all of its nuances).
I do somewhat agree with the specificity argument, but for what i do, performing solely the competition movements (IMO) won't develop all the required musculature one would eventually need to be successful in their quest for specific strength.
For beginners, anything works, so training specifically for PL (when talking PL anyway) is probably the best idea. for a very advanced lifter (they already have i assume a very comprehensive base to work with), training more specific is again probably the best idea...But for an intermediate lifter (most people who have lifted for a good while) a mixture of both is probably a good idea to continue along the road of advanced status.

But anyway, i'm yabbering and getting off topic.

what a kunce.
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Your points are very valid Tim. So much so that even Ivan's philosophy was developed over time, that principle where he began to reduce all complimentary lifts, ending up with just the three, namely the clean & jerk, snatch, and front squat (back squat if the lifter was injured somewhat). You're 100% on the right track with that "craving knowledge" attitude of yours champ. All the best with your lifting Tim.
 
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