Ivarboneless Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I have been out of the loop for too long. I didn't even know this thread existed. Eric is the king of the "silent psyche." I don't know what's going on in his mind before a lift, but his calm demeanor makes it seem like he could roll out of bed and hit a PR. That said, Eric can become something of a mad man AFTER a big lift. Case in point--his 200lb pinch at 74kg. I was terrified for a moment, but then I figured that since 600lb only fears Eric when he's calm, maybe he's safest when he's fired up. I find it easier to get psyched when I'm alone. I don't have to worry about how much time I spend, who is watching, who is listening, etc., all I have to worry about is the task at hand. I prefer it that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 As for external variables, caffeine, tork, anger, focus, etc. seem to play a role. I'm horrible on film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Valantin Dikul 460kg deadlift (1999): https://youtu.be/LrJ6tWyafDA ive never done any loud psyching, I try to get in tune with what im going to lift and just do it I look up to guys like Dikul for this motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I get the most out of a happy psyche bebopping and bouncing around. Anger doesn't help me lift. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Will have to reply to all the comments later. Squat 341x8 362x5 341x4 (beltless) Bench 237x9 258x5 217x11 Sit Up 35x12 Curl 121x8 Body weight 209 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Will have to reply to all the comments later.LOL sry this is all my fault Edited May 10, 2015 by rico300zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Will have to reply to all the comments later.LOL sry this is all my fault Trouble maker. I get the most out of a happy psyche bebopping and bouncing around. Anger doesn't help me lift. Happy positive thoughts work for me, too. On a few rare occasions when I became so frustrated with my poor performance that I got angry I was able to use it my advantage. This was a spontaneous, unintentional thing. But working up an intentional anger would normally be just fruitless energy expenditure. Valantin Dikul 460kg deadlift (1999): https://youtu.be/LrJ6tWyafDA ive never done any loud psyching, I try to get in tune with what im going to lift and just do it I look up to guys like Dikul for this motivation. He has some very impressive circus performance videos. But believing that he actually deadlifted 460k requires more suspension of common sense than I'm willing to indulge in. It's a shame, cuz he's probably quite strong. Unfortunately, most strongman performers refuse to demonstrate their strength in any truly quantifiable way. I have been out of the loop for too long. I didn't even know this thread existed. Eric is the king of the "silent psyche." I don't know what's going on in his mind before a lift, but his calm demeanor makes it seem like he could roll out of bed and hit a PR. That said, Eric can become something of a mad man AFTER a big lift. Case in point--his 200lb pinch at 74kg. I was terrified for a moment, but then I figured that since 600lb only fears Eric when he's calm, maybe he's safest when he's fired up. I find it easier to get psyched when I'm alone. I don't have to worry about how much time I spend, who is watching, who is listening, etc., all I have to worry about is the task at hand. I prefer it that way. Lol! Thanks, Michael. My emotions really did burst after that pinch (relative to my usual stoic nature, anyways). All the months of torturous preparation and weight loss and the corresponding worry, doubt, and obsession I put myself through finally vented in a happy/angry celebration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Military Press Going forward I will be performing these with lengthy pauses in the bottom position to kill any stretch reflex. 167x1 157x3 146x5 Body weight 211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I think I get more fatigued with speedy reps using a bit of stretch reflex than with a pause/mini rest. That little bit gives me a lot of recovery during a set that more than off-sets any detriment that I get from a full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 I think I get more fatigued with speedy reps using a bit of stretch reflex than with a pause/mini rest. That little bit gives me a lot of recovery during a set that more than off-sets any detriment that I get from a full stop.Interesting, and very surprising. I'm so much at the other end that if a can single a weight I can also double it with a stretch reflex. With fast reps I'll catch a breather in the top position if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Deadlift 447x7 473x5 Shrug 457x15 Row 245x6x2 Body weight 211 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nice reppin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nice reppin'!Thanks!I seem to have recovered quickly this time from my meet. But I'm eating a lot more. In five months I will probably weigh 225ish and be a lot stronger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Squat 385x5 303x8 (belt less) Bench 263x5 248x8 Sit Up 25x20 Curl 121x8 Body weight 213 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Military Press 153x5 138x10 (touch n go) Body weight 211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Military Press 153x5 138x10 (touch n go) Body weight 211 Nice pressing! Getting back to the standing presses myself they're sure thrashing my lats. Find that and how they hit my quads for stabilizing the biggest differences from doing them seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you! They're definitely my most least awesomely strong lift, but I enjoy them. And they are one of the very few assistance movements that seem to boost a core lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Deadlift 502x4 356x12 (beltless) Shrug 457x15 Row 245x7x2 Body weight 214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wide Stance Barefoot Squats 277x10 292x8 313x6 Bench 237x9 207x14 Sit Up 25x20 Concentration Hammer Curl 43x8x2 One Legged Calf Raise x20 Body weight 211 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bench 217x15 227x12 Close Grip Bench (16.5") 207x5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bench 217x15 227x12 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassMaine89 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bench 217x15 227x12 Close Grip Bench (16.5") 207x5 that volume would destroy me...I have no stamina with bench...nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Deadlift 395x12 416x10 Snatch Grip Deadlift (belt less) 335x5 Shrug 426x20 Row 245x8x2 Body weight 212 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 You going to Nationals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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