Reactive Training Systems

Mark Robinson · Mark Robinson

Hi guys, Asked this on another forum too. Whats your height/weight class and how do you feel its working out for you? Do you feel there's an ideal weight class for a given height to maximize performance or is it a case of eat, train, see what happens? I'm 5'7 and hover around 175lbs so could go either way. I...

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

What does everyone use for shin protection while pulling? I have been using knee high socks but still bleed all over the place when i pull. I tried taping my shins, then using knee high socks over top, but bled everywhere. My shins get beat to **** since I pull 2-3 times per week and I need something to prot...

Dano · Dano

You all heard(read) me complaining about the AC joint problem. Long story short: can't bench...at all. Not even light dumbell press. Here's what I've been doing to get around the pressing(haha...I'm lame) issue: 1) Olympic presses have replaced benching twice a week. Monday I press following a...

deanredzic · deanredzic

After nationals I was thinking about mucking around with some strongman and weightlifting events, just for variety. Has anyone found that strongman lifts like Log press, axle clean and press as well as olympic lifts like the clean helping the powerlifting big 3? What about other not so related lift...

obrnpwrlftr · obrnpwrlftr

Let's say you are benching with a shirt on and it is a submaximal weight. It is very hard to touch but easy to press. It would take a lot of effort to touch so an RPE would be 9 or so but once you touched it flew off the chest to lockout so that could be and RPE of around 6. How would you go about rating something l...

obrnpwrlftr · obrnpwrlftr

I know Mike has some kind of lifting thing going on this weekend. LOL! Anyway, good luck with your meet Mike. What I was wondering is if there is a way to aply RTS to Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program? If anyone is familiar with it or has experience with the two programs, I would like your input on how to set it up. T...

obrnpwrlftr · obrnpwrlftr

I think I read in the manual that you can come up with your own RPE chart. I think I could set it up a little bit different to work better for me. Would this be OK as long as I am consistant with it?

Landon Evans · Landon Evans

Suit: Inzer TRX SuitPly: 1Straps: stock (no velcro)Size: 34 - stock from IronGladiators.comPrice: $145 (I am not willing to negotiate prices.)Shipping: included in price. (only to the contiguous United states) Never been used. I attempted to put it on ONE time. Never been touched since. Note:...

Nick U · Nick U

While I don't post to regualarly anymore and I know that I've had several people bug me for an article about my micro concentrated loading idea (its coming I've just been trying to survive college) I would really appreciate some help with an issue that is stopping my progress completely and threateni...

Spare · Spare

I have resently read and still reading the book. Started to look at the templates to. I train without gear and have no plans to compete. Wich template should i start using, the frequensy?? I have startet to put my training wights in the but don't find it quite difficult yet. But my first question as sa...

Tony Reid · Tony Reid

What is 90mm bench press?

deanredzic · deanredzic

There was a diet question for Mike a while ago...but this time I wanna see what other people on RTS do. How do you eat, any considerations, special diets? Post away!

Dano · Dano

Have to withdraw from state championships I've been training my ass off for. A possible serious AC joint injury has had me worried but I was still going to win. Now custody BS with my ex over my 2 year old boy(I am finally getting joint custody...after bitching at her for 2 years since I have him at LEAST...

Brad · Brad

Possibly a strange question but for anyone who wears the Titan Squat Shoes what is the heel height on the shoes and how does it compare to an oly squat shoe? Thanks in advance.

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

I used a decently tight shirt yesterday for the first time. I see know that the shirt I used in a comp 5 years ago that I thought was pretty tight WAS NOT. Anyways It is a katana, might even be a super katana. I bought it used off of a friend. Anyone have any tips on how to get weight to touch? I read that some pe...

Mark Robinson · Mark Robinson

Right, I'm a week and a half into RTS programming and its already raised a whole host of questions for me...but at least I'm thinking so thats good right? 1) Intensity vs volume. On the primary lifts, I'm hitting an average of 75%-80% intensity across all sets including warmups. Not necessarily a prob...

Geir M · Geir M

Inspired by the thread "Early RTS success", I'm curious to hear more from people who have tried this system and how their progress has been so far. Anybody who has trained RTS for 1 mesocycle or more, feel free to post thoughts about the system and your progress here. I have only trained RTS f...

Nick Morneau · Nick Morneau

Here is the issues I am having. My ply press is going up very fast every week. 10lbs added to my 2 and 1 rep max. I always though my bench was weak at the bottom so I have been hitting that for a while. But here is the issue. I am also working on boards alot. 4 and 5 board to work on my lockout and get used to handling...

BobW · BobW

I've only officially competed in one contest so far, and did well, coming close to meeting all my goals. However, about 24 hours after the comp, I slid into a pretty unnerving depression that lasted for a couple months. I'd rather not have that happen again. Any thoughts from experienced competito...

Mark Robinson · Mark Robinson

Ok so I got the rest of my equipment coming, what knee wraps does everyone use? Whats recommended etc?

Andrew Hollenbeck · Andrew Hollenbeck

Does anyone on here know anything about them or haved used them in the past? I'm pretty positive I'm going to buy one since I can't stay upright with tight straps. I'm wondering If I should go with the heavy duty blast material or hardcore material?

Jordan Linteris

Mike, This is Jordan writing ya from work (I am union. Lots of time for this stuff). Anyways I am going to be wrapping up my third mesocycle here within the next two weeks and I was wondering if I should start incoorperating some more advanced things in my training. This seems like it should be a pretty obv...

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

Does anyone know a Canadian distributor to purchase an Inzer fusion deadlift suit? I checked their website and it wasnt on it. Thanks

Mike Tuchscherer · Dustin

I have read the manual twice and still have a question about setting up a program for a meet. Ok here is my current set up... is this right? The Meet is March 28th Wk1-Volume phase (feb 1-7) Wk2-Volume (feb8-14) Wk3-Volume (feb15- 21) Wk4-Intensity phase (feb 22-28) Wk5-Inte...

MichaelG · MichaelG

I posted this in my journal but thought I'd show everyone how Mike really does know what he's talking about (as if his own success weren't proof enough). I know it's a bit preliminary but I think it's telling. Okay so in 6 weeks doing RTS ("before" lifts were done at the beginning or in the wee...

Mike Tuchscherer · Dave Edwards

Mike, I wondered what your thoughts were on the effects of differing training frequencies. Given the same volume, stress and intensity do you believe different results wil be achieved if all the weeks traing for one lift is done on one day as opposed to spread across the week. For example say the plan...

Nick Morneau · Nick Morneau

I have been having a problem when I squat. It only effects me when the weight is nearing 600lbs. I am guessing that its not a problem when the weight is lighter simply because my lower back is already really strong and can take it but when I start getting to the 600lbs range on the squat I end up pulling a musc...

Geir M · Geir M

I'm curious to why the program is split into lower body and upper body workouts. I'm very used to doing both in all of the training days of the week. I'm not saying it's bad or anything, just curious to know the reason. I'm also curious about what you would think about changing the routine slightly so tha...

Mike Tuchscherer · Dustin

I am using reverse bands for deadlift and bench. My question is when should the band no longer assist you in the lift?? To help clarify my question...should there be any tension on the bands when you are locked out on a bench press? When should there be no band tension on deadlifts? Above knee level?...

Geir M · Geir M

So I've read the book. Read a couple of topics here in the forum, and I'm pretty sure I will start RTS training next week. I've pretty much decided which exercises to use for my first mesocycle, but I just wanted to post them here so that I'm sure this is a good selection of exercises. Also the cyclic rep sch...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Weight Classes/Height (Preview) Hi guys, Asked this on another forum too. Whats your height/weight class and how do you feel its working out for you? Do you feel there's an ideal weight class for a given height to maximize performance or is it a case of eat, train, see what happens? I'm 5'7 and hover around 175lbs so could go either way. I...	Mark Robinson	11	3245	Mar 21, 2009 by Dano
	Shin protection. (Preview) What does everyone use for shin protection while pulling? I have been using knee high socks but still bleed all over the place when i pull. I tried taping my shins, then using knee high socks over top, but bled everywhere. My shins get beat to **** since I pull 2-3 times per week and I need something to prot...	JordanLinteris	10	1440	Mar 20, 2009 by Phillip Wylie
	AC joint injury and innovation (Preview) You all heard(read) me complaining about the AC joint problem. Long story short: can't bench...at all. Not even light dumbell press. Here's what I've been doing to get around the pressing(haha...I'm lame) issue: 1) Olympic presses have replaced benching twice a week. Monday I press following a...	Dano	0	732	Mar 20, 2009 by Dano
	Incorporating strongman/olympic exercises into powerlifting programs (Preview) After nationals I was thinking about mucking around with some strongman and weightlifting events, just for variety. Has anyone found that strongman lifts like Log press, axle clean and press as well as olympic lifts like the clean helping the powerlifting big 3? What about other not so related lift...	deanredzic	1	1069	Mar 18, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Question about RPEs and bench shirts (Preview) Let's say you are benching with a shirt on and it is a submaximal weight. It is very hard to touch but easy to press. It would take a lot of effort to touch so an RPE would be 9 or so but once you touched it flew off the chest to lockout so that could be and RPE of around 6. How would you go about rating something l...	obrnpwrlftr	5	947	Mar 18, 2009 by obrnpwrlftr
	RTS and 5/3/1 (Preview) I know Mike has some kind of lifting thing going on this weekend. LOL! Anyway, good luck with your meet Mike. What I was wondering is if there is a way to aply RTS to Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program? If anyone is familiar with it or has experience with the two programs, I would like your input on how to set it up. T...	obrnpwrlftr	2	2328	Mar 18, 2009 by DaneKelley
	RPEs (Preview) I think I read in the manual that you can come up with your own RPE chart. I think I could set it up a little bit different to work better for me. Would this be OK as long as I am consistant with it?	obrnpwrlftr	1	828	Mar 16, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Inzer TRX Suit for Sale (Preview) Suit: Inzer TRX SuitPly: 1Straps: stock (no velcro)Size: 34 - stock from IronGladiators.comPrice: $145 (I am not willing to negotiate prices.)Shipping: included in price. (only to the contiguous United states) Never been used. I attempted to put it on ONE time. Never been touched since. Note:...	Landon Evans	0	930	Mar 15, 2009 by Landon Evans
	Help..... (Preview) While I don't post to regualarly anymore and I know that I've had several people bug me for an article about my micro concentrated loading idea (its coming I've just been trying to survive college) I would really appreciate some help with an issue that is stopping my progress completely and threateni...	Nick U	5	883	Mar 7, 2009 by Nick U
	Newbie question (Preview) I have resently read and still reading the book. Started to look at the templates to. I train without gear and have no plans to compete. Wich template should i start using, the frequensy?? I have startet to put my training wights in the but don't find it quite difficult yet. But my first question as sa...	Spare	1	946	Mar 6, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Bench Press Question (Preview) What is 90mm bench press?	Tony Reid	2	848	Mar 4, 2009 by Tony Reid
	Diet whilst on RTS (Preview) There was a diet question for Mike a while ago...but this time I wanna see what other people on RTS do. How do you eat, any considerations, special diets? Post away!	deanredzic	12	1724	Mar 3, 2009 by Mark Robinson
	Life kicks you in the head sometimes... (Preview) Have to withdraw from state championships I've been training my ass off for. A possible serious AC joint injury has had me worried but I was still going to win. Now custody BS with my ex over my 2 year old boy(I am finally getting joint custody...after bitching at her for 2 years since I have him at LEAST...	Dano	2	768	Mar 3, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Titan Squat Shoes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Possibly a strange question but for anyone who wears the Titan Squat Shoes what is the heel height on the shoes and how does it compare to an oly squat shoe? Thanks in advance.	Brad	17	10471	Feb 25, 2009 by Nick Morneau
	Touching with new bench shirt. (Preview) I used a decently tight shirt yesterday for the first time. I see know that the shirt I used in a comp 5 years ago that I thought was pretty tight WAS NOT. Anyways It is a katana, might even be a super katana. I bought it used off of a friend. Anyone have any tips on how to get weight to touch? I read that some pe...	JordanLinteris	7	1363	Feb 24, 2009 by JordanLinteris
	A whole bunch of questions! (Preview) Right, I'm a week and a half into RTS programming and its already raised a whole host of questions for me...but at least I'm thinking so thats good right? 1) Intensity vs volume. On the primary lifts, I'm hitting an average of 75%-80% intensity across all sets including warmups. Not necessarily a prob...	Mark Robinson	5	2686	Feb 21, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	How is your RTS progress? (Preview) Inspired by the thread "Early RTS success", I'm curious to hear more from people who have tried this system and how their progress has been so far. Anybody who has trained RTS for 1 mesocycle or more, feel free to post thoughts about the system and your progress here. I have only trained RTS f...	Geir M	9	1280	Feb 21, 2009 by Brady Stewart
	What is wrong with my bench and how do I fix it? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here is the issues I am having. My ply press is going up very fast every week. 10lbs added to my 2 and 1 rep max. I always though my bench was weak at the bottom so I have been hitting that for a while. But here is the issue. I am also working on boards alot. 4 and 5 board to work on my lockout and get used to handling...	Nick Morneau	26	2619	Feb 21, 2009 by Landon Evans
	Off Topic: Post-Competition Slump (Preview) I've only officially competed in one contest so far, and did well, coming close to meeting all my goals. However, about 24 hours after the comp, I slid into a pretty unnerving depression that lasted for a couple months. I'd rather not have that happen again. Any thoughts from experienced competito...	BobW	5	1115	Feb 20, 2009 by Dano
	Knee waraps (Preview) Ok so I got the rest of my equipment coming, what knee wraps does everyone use? Whats recommended etc?	Mark Robinson	3	928	Feb 17, 2009 by Nick Morneau
	erector shirts (Preview) Does anyone on here know anything about them or haved used them in the past? I'm pretty positive I'm going to buy one since I can't stay upright with tight straps. I'm wondering If I should go with the heavy duty blast material or hardcore material?	Andrew Hollenbeck	0	794	Feb 16, 2009 by Andrew Hollenbeck
	RTS stuff (Preview) Mike, This is Jordan writing ya from work (I am union. Lots of time for this stuff). Anyways I am going to be wrapping up my third mesocycle here within the next two weeks and I was wondering if I should start incoorperating some more advanced things in my training. This seems like it should be a pretty obv...	Jordan Linteris	2	811	Feb 13, 2009 by Anonymous
	Inzer fusion ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone know a Canadian distributor to purchase an Inzer fusion deadlift suit? I checked their website and it wasnt on it. Thanks	JordanLinteris	21	4727	Feb 12, 2009 by Anonymous
	setting up program for a meet (Preview) I have read the manual twice and still have a question about setting up a program for a meet. Ok here is my current set up... is this right? The Meet is March 28th Wk1-Volume phase (feb 1-7) Wk2-Volume (feb8-14) Wk3-Volume (feb15- 21) Wk4-Intensity phase (feb 22-28) Wk5-Inte...	Dustin	3	1110	Feb 11, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Early RTS Success (Preview) I posted this in my journal but thought I'd show everyone how Mike really does know what he's talking about (as if his own success weren't proof enough). I know it's a bit preliminary but I think it's telling. Okay so in 6 weeks doing RTS ("before" lifts were done at the beginning or in the wee...	MichaelG	3	1056	Feb 11, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Training frequency (Preview) Mike, I wondered what your thoughts were on the effects of differing training frequencies. Given the same volume, stress and intensity do you believe different results wil be achieved if all the weeks traing for one lift is done on one day as opposed to spread across the week. For example say the plan...	Dave Edwards	3	1122	Feb 11, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Lower back is rounding at the bottom of the squat? (Preview) I have been having a problem when I squat. It only effects me when the weight is nearing 600lbs. I am guessing that its not a problem when the weight is lighter simply because my lower back is already really strong and can take it but when I start getting to the 600lbs range on the squat I end up pulling a musc...	Nick Morneau	7	1371	Feb 10, 2009 by Dano
	Question about the basic template (Preview) I'm curious to why the program is split into lower body and upper body workouts. I'm very used to doing both in all of the training days of the week. I'm not saying it's bad or anything, just curious to know the reason. I'm also curious about what you would think about changing the routine slightly so tha...	Geir M	3	1882	Feb 8, 2009 by Geir M
	Reverse band question (Preview) I am using reverse bands for deadlift and bench. My question is when should the band no longer assist you in the lift?? To help clarify my question...should there be any tension on the bands when you are locked out on a bench press? When should there be no band tension on deadlifts? Above knee level?...	Dustin	3	766	Feb 7, 2009 by Mike Tuchscherer
	My RTS exercise selection (Preview) So I've read the book. Read a couple of topics here in the forum, and I'm pretty sure I will start RTS training next week. I've pretty much decided which exercises to use for my first mesocycle, but I just wanted to post them here so that I'm sure this is a good selection of exercises. Also the cyclic rep sch...	Geir M	5	8400	Feb 3, 2009 by Geir M
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