Week 1 of "The Freak System"

[ZZuluZ]

You folks need to stop revering people with magical poundages and physiques.

There is something called knowledge and it something we should all strive for.

Now, I'm getting off this particular board because frankly I have learned nothing from it. I've got to start reading a lot more and stop wasting time here.

Few people on this board know what they're talking about. What people don't understand is that correlation does not equate to causation. If you're big/strong that doesn't mean you know shit.

If that was the case we should all open FLEX magazine.

Now, I urge all of you to open a few books. Never take someone's word blindly for anything. Learn something.

My goal in life is not to push arbitrarily huge numbers. I have bigger goals than that.

And with that, I wish all of you the best of luck.

Deciever, best of luck man.

Cheers,

-Zulu

 

[solidj55]

Ok then, what the hell are you powerlifting for if you dont desire to move big numbers. Bottom line, as long as you are stronger than the next strongest guy, you win the competition. Maybe you didnt get strong by your "knowledge", who the hell cares?? Your strong and thats all that counts on meet day. Last meet I was in I didnt get asked how many books I read that day. I agree, knowledge is of great importance but you just honestly sound jealous that you are not pushing big numbers so you are attempting to make up for it by saying that you are smarter. OH well, I am through with you just as I am through with SSALEXSS. And about these magical poundages, I am sure that anytime you want to train with anyone on this board to see if they are telling you the truth then they would be more than happy to lift with you.

 

[p03t1c]

this is definately a good thread turned bad. alot of times people feel challenged when their views/methods are put down or commented on the board. none of us are really looking to argue. i think boards like these are setup to help people who have similar goals get together where they never would have under regular circumstances. no where else would i have found the help i received from benchmonster, irish, pljay, hannibal and others. these guys took time out to help me with my problems and i would definately do the same for anyone who came asking me. that's the joy of being associated. unless they're hiding in caves somewhere underground, there aren't a ton of powerlifters in my area. i have no idea what equipment to buy. i have no idea what other people are doing. what if i've been fucking up forever? what if someone who has had my same problem reads one of my posts and helps me fix it? i have yet to get into a discussion shootout with anyone here. it's not really what i came for. i'm just here to get strong, and with a little help from my friends (these board members), i'll be there one day. this is a sport that matters to me.

i was chatting with bfold through PM and we agreed how helpful and kind the guys are on this board, just willing to lend an arm and a leg to help other guys out. lets ditch the negative part and get on with more effort into making each other better.

just my rambling .02

 

[powerlifterjay]

To All Who read Here!!

Well i feel bad if ZZuluzz doesnt come back. I just wanted to help and he took ti wrong. Maybe i was too harsh. But those that know me know i am raw. Alot more in real life then here actually. But most of the time my intentions are good. I just feel confused when i read some of his posts. Me and Freak were talking in the gym tonight and i told him i thought ZZULUZZ was a man in his 30's with tons of college and shit!! No matter but when i realized he was reading more then producing i thought he was not only confusing me but newbies here as well. Maybe he wasnt. But i think he is hurting himself. When you let your mind set restricions becasue someone else says what your limits should be. Screw that!! ZZuluz no flame but the wrist size thing is th ebiggest crock i have ever heard. Lee Priest (bodybuilder) has small wrists and ankles and though he is no powerlifter he can bench 500lbs. And he is 5'4 and small boned. I knwo he takes drugs. But i can name some other guys too. Kenny Snell master powerlifter is 114lbs and deadlifts 500lbs and benches 280 in single ply. Squats over 400. He is my home town (rival gym though) He has been drug free for life. Multi time world champ. He is as small as a twelve year old child!! Set restrictions on your self and see how far you get. Your mind believes what you think is possible. You are not a powerlifter if you truly believe that. I absolutly love hearing "you cannot do that, its not possible" . Oh Ya? Watch!! I can see were our personalities are night and day.

I got a vidoe clip sent to me of Ryan Kennelly benching 622lbs in 1998. He just hit 780lbs. If you dont think i see myself benching not only 700 but mid to high 700's your wrong. Its mind of matter!! When i was benchign 365, 500 was someting that seemed impossible. But once i got 500 i knew 100% that i would get 700 one day. Screw 600lbs. There are a few guys here on this board that will hit it within a year or so. Then they will want 700. I want it all!! No limits.

Guys powerlifting is fun. Its part of my life. I live around it. My life style is 100% of that a powerlifter. Without it i would have a void in my life. I am just trying to say that forget the mags and online stuff, cause even though its mostly right on, you don tfollow shit 100% by paper. Listning to my body sayin its tired, or its growing, or getting stronger, to its hurt, or injury is coming is something you must learn to do. What works for George Halbert aint gonna work for you. Not yet. A modified version will.

Blah ,blah , blah!! Guys most of you already knwo this, so i will stop. Sorry if anyone got offended. ZZuluz i wont ever reply to you again, for i do not want to spread my ignorance that i have been promoting!! But seriously you dont have to leave the board. I want you to stay.

 

[Twitched]

I've found that out myself.. powerlifting is probobly 50% attitude/50% technique. I'm a mathematician by trade, so I'm no dummy..yet I feel my greatest gains come when I am at a peak in aggression, not when I've just read a new article.

Learn to tap into those animal instincts..


By the way, I am interested in that wrist thing..

I am 5'9", 190lbs pretty lean, and my wrist is only 6 fucking inches..never thought it could be an issue..

 

[FREAK19]

Deciever
My squat program has the same pattern as my bench and deadlift. I started it last week as well so if you wanna know how week 1 went here it is:
325-1x10
380-1x10
435-1x10
475-1x10
500-1x10
It is a pretty intense workout. It doesnt look it. But trust me sets of 10 are a B***H. Look for my post 2morrow for my bench.

 

[Deciever]

alright thanks for the update.... i hate doing sets of 10... too damn tiring

 

[goldenone]

Deciever
My squat program has the same pattern as my bench and deadlift. I started it last week as well so if you wanna know how week 1 went here it is:
325-1x10
380-1x10
435-1x10
475-1x10
500-1x10
It is a pretty intense workout. It doesnt look it. But trust me sets of 10 are a B***H. Look for my post 2morrow for my bench.

Impressive numbers!I bet your legs felt like jello.

I didnt mean to get off topic on your thread earlier.

 

[Deepsquat]

ad hominem : Appealing to personal considerations rather than to logic or reason: Debaters should avoid ad hominem arguments that question their opponents' motives.
Hey I had to look it up! Didn't know what the fuck he was talking about!

Anyway Zzulu...if you have still been reading thid post ...grow up...quit acting like a 16 year old boy! Pjay was simply giving you advice and you take it as an insult...I am a bodybuilder , not a powerlifter...but if a bodybuilder of pjays abilities wanted to take the time to share some of his knowledge....I would love to hear it.
I have 24 years of experiance and a whole hell of a lot of knowledge to go with it....but I can always learn more.

 

[powerlifterjay]

Deep squat ,

Dont feel bad bro, i had to look up up a shit load of words that i didnt understand! And actually found some that didnt make sense!

Thanks for the words.