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CoolColJ said:
Thats what I do. . .to me thats all I need.
Thats what I do. . .to me thats all I need.
I've been wanting to post on this thread, but have been unable to do so, simply because I can't put into words what I feel before a lift. I can tell you I don't operate on anger, and there are probably some religious aspects (yes, if you can believe) that go into the intensity of the situation.
Visualization is a must.
On the other hand, I would encourage you to see those times of internal doubt as a tool. When you walk up to that bar, and you don't feel like you're going to make it, and you lack drive, and you miss...think about what that brews inside you. Think about how that disappointment will move another barbell down the road. Sometimes you have to feel weak to appreciate, and revel in, the times you are strong, and seek those times out rather than letting them pass. One door closes, and another opens.
Visualization is a must.
On the other hand, I would encourage you to see those times of internal doubt as a tool. When you walk up to that bar, and you don't feel like you're going to make it, and you lack drive, and you miss...think about what that brews inside you. Think about how that disappointment will move another barbell down the road. Sometimes you have to feel weak to appreciate, and revel in, the times you are strong, and seek those times out rather than letting them pass. One door closes, and another opens.
Nonerz
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Well said spatts...my softball coach in college would have us take time during practice to visualize our performance. She had us all read a book that talked about the mental part of baseball.
The book went on to talk about when you're in "the zone" and everything is a green light. You aren't consciencly thinking, "that's a green light." Instead, you are cruizing along, doing what you've practiced over and over. When you make an error, or strikeout...those are yellowlights. It's something that interrups your flow, but it doesn't stop you. The red lights are not good. You've been beaten mentally...time to regroup!
Sorry for the baseball analogy...but that's how I relate to "psychological preperation." It makes sense that this would carry over into any sport that requires mental focus (can't think of any that don't right now). Just my 2 cents worth!
The book went on to talk about when you're in "the zone" and everything is a green light. You aren't consciencly thinking, "that's a green light." Instead, you are cruizing along, doing what you've practiced over and over. When you make an error, or strikeout...those are yellowlights. It's something that interrups your flow, but it doesn't stop you. The red lights are not good. You've been beaten mentally...time to regroup!
Sorry for the baseball analogy...but that's how I relate to "psychological preperation." It makes sense that this would carry over into any sport that requires mental focus (can't think of any that don't right now). Just my 2 cents worth!
little chris
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I remember at my 1st powerlifting meet. I was 20yrs 146lbs and I completed a bench of 275lb and a bad squat of only 285lb so I really had to make up for it on the Deadlift. I asked for 393lb which I did once before and hurt my back.
At the last min (this is really silly) I pictured the weight laughing like I can't lift it. I asked for 15lbs more for a total of 408lbs. I grabbed the bar as tight as I could screamed and jerked it up with my back pulling my back out midway up but still completed the lift. It was a very stupid move but it worked. I was able to place 3rd.
At the last min (this is really silly) I pictured the weight laughing like I can't lift it. I asked for 15lbs more for a total of 408lbs. I grabbed the bar as tight as I could screamed and jerked it up with my back pulling my back out midway up but still completed the lift. It was a very stupid move but it worked. I was able to place 3rd.
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jeremys
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thanks for the replies
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slobberknocker
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Thaibox said:
This works. I tried it today. Except I pictured my mom, since I don't have a girlfriend.
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