replacing deadlifts w/ power cleans

[MsBeverlyHills]

I will be playing 7s this summer (thats rugby) & think I should replace the deads with more exploxive lift- power cleans- to get more power up.

any thoughts? Im kinda concerned because my lifts will be lower (I cant clean anywhere near 195) & Im limited to going light, unless I buy/borrow rubber-coated plates.

or should I do both on different days? Thanks

 

[jdevlin1985]

I will be playing 7s this summer (thats rugby) & think I should replace the deads with more exploxive lift- power cleans- to get more power up.

any thoughts? Im kinda concerned because my lifts will be lower (I cant clean anywhere near 195) & Im limited to going light, unless I buy/borrow rubber-coated plates.

or should I do both on different days? Thanks

Why not incorporate both...

You will be deadlifting that 200kg in no time

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

Why not incorporate both...

You will be deadlifting that 200kg in no time

LOL. thanks JDev.. the last time i was in London- I trained at LA Fitness near Picadilly & I dont think the weights even went up to 200kg!! LOL

 

[jdevlin1985]

LOL. thanks JDev.. the last time i was in London- I trained at LA Fitness near Picadilly & I dont think the weights even went up to 200kg!! LOL

LOL. I would'nt be suprised with LA Fitness. We need more dedicated girls like you Ms to re-vamp LA Fitness for the female fitness/bodybuilders of today here in the UK.

I would rest at least 72 hours between major lift workouts though i.e. deads and cleans

7s rugby huh - I am very impressed

 

[Dial_tone]

I would love to be able powerclean but my arms are too big to catch the weight. I say go for it.

 

[ChinkNasty]

I would say go for it...I play rugby during the year (Vanderbilt Div. II - SEC baby!) and I definitely power clean all the time with no exceptions, but I will also deadlift in the same week if not in the same workout...everyone's different but there's no question that it can be done...but in terms of explosiveness and practical application, definitely keep power cleans as a staple of your in-season workout

and sevens wow, we did that a few times during the year just to get some cardio in and daaaamn I think I almost sh*t myself



CN

 

[Madcow2]

If technque is an issue the high pulls (snatch or clean), or snatch/clean pulls to a weightless shug will provide just about all the benefits of the basic powerclean. There are videos on this site: http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos/video_index.htm

I don't know if these help either: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=4125469&postcount=1

 

[b fold the truth]

I've never been a believer that the OLY lifts will MAKE ANYONE FASTER or MORE EXPLOSIVE.

B True

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I've never been a believer that the OLY lifts will MAKE ANYONE FASTER or MORE EXPLOSIVE.

B True

really? or are you being sarcastic?

Bill Starr has power cleans in his football player training 3 times a wk & no deadlifts. Why do think theyre not important- at least for a specific sport (football, rugby, etc).

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I would say go for it...I play rugby during the year (Vanderbilt Div. II - SEC baby!) and I definitely power clean all the time with no exceptions, but I will also deadlift in the same week if not in the same workout...everyone's different but there's no question that it can be done...but in terms of explosiveness and practical application, definitely keep power cleans as a staple of your in-season workout

and sevens wow, we did that a few times during the year just to get some cardio in and daaaamn I think I almost sh*t myself



CN

this is my first time playing 7s so dont scare me!! LOL... how bad could it be- its mostly running, not tackling- right???