Reactive Training Systems

Mike Tuchscherer · Anonymous

Like, say instead of bench press, squat, and deadlift; could you do bench press, box squat, and knee level rack pulls? The reason I ask is that I have a very bad back that does not like the free squat often, and absolutely hates pulls from the floor. However, could the same principles of your book be appli...

Patrick Cameron · Patrick Cameron

I noticed that you corrected someone in their log for using "transmutation" when they should have used "transition." And I see you have been doing transmutation blocks in your training for Worlds. Could you explain in a little detail the difference between a "transm...

Tom Chantler · Anonymous

I had a question about the centurion. I squat with a stance a little wider than shoulder width so should i go with the regular stance centurion or wide stance? I was curious to what the difference was between the two and which one i may benefit more in. Thanks, Dustin

deanredzic · deanredzic

In a month, I will be over 30 weeks out from competition. I have lost a lot of fat from a diet, and I am kinda hoping to 'bulk up' again...but this time muscle and not fat. Should I keep training as normal...or can I adjust my training to add a bit more mass. I was thinking maybe doing more 5 and 4 @10 in every e...

Mladen Jovanovic · Mladen Jovanovic

Hi Mike, I have tried to order you manual for both sources you provided but they don't ship it to Serbia. Can you please contact me on my mail duxx82@gmail.com so we can find solution to this problem. I am very interesting into reading the manual and the usage of RPE in strength training. Thanks in adva...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Hi guys, had a comp yesterday which went well, I got 240kg deadlift all the way up, but got red lights as my knees were bent a little bit is this a hamstring weakness, lower back weakness? was thinking maybe I need to do front squats to build up thigh strength?

Nick U · Nick U

For many of the vets this is probably old info but I figured out something today that may benefit those with limited shirt experience. Getting too the point, if your having trouble staying in the groove with the Katana, trying taking it off and putting it back on with a slight (inside to outside) twist...

Mike Tuchscherer · Mike Tuchscherer

http://www.liftinglarge.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=201

Darius · Darius

Had a meet today. Did it raw-added 165 lbs (67.5kg)to my total. A 66 (30kg)lb PR on my squat-44lb (20kg)pr on bench & 38.5 lb (17.5kg). Not bad since my last meet was in Feb. Thanks Mike-I feel If I had followed the RTS program earlier and had been healthy ( I had a bad respiratory infection & a torn...

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

Just curious if you continue your excercises right through a complete mesocycle, or do you change from volume to intensity block?

fulldaddy · fulldaddy

Hey guys, Been away for a bit as we just recently moved (awesome time as always). Anyway - the wife gave me the green light to turn our downstairs into a gym. What I am looking at doing is getting a good quality rack, a top notch adjustable bench, the obvious plates & bars - and gradually add dumbells. I...

Nick U · Nick U

Mike I've noticed the width of your stance change throughtout the years. Ive added alot of stretching my program and can now hit depth with my feet against the rack. I've noticed a huge improvement in the strength at the bottom of my lift when I do these wide squats, but Iv'e kept it pretty light (aroun...

deanredzic · deanredzic

Mike, When you are starting a new cycle, do you find the first week is a little bit lower strength wise, because you are relearning the lifts? I guess it depends on how close the previous movements were (in regards to the motorprogram)

Mike Tuchscherer · **Posts:** 98

Nick U Veteran Member Posts: 98 Date: 16 hr, 36 min. ago IP: 140.32.16.106 - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport Spam Quick question about deadlift, which sets do you think is more beneficial the fresh reps at your peak percentage or the ones after you drop off, which one is telling your body I have to ada...

Dano · Dano

Mike, Wanted to say thanks for the great manual. It really jives with the methodology I used as an Olympic lifter and is a nice bridge in managing my training from the Sheiko training I've been doing as a powerlifter under Dave Bates(Eric Talmant's coach). I'll using a really short intensity cycle...

Patrick Cameron · Patrick Cameron

I'm reading your book through for the third time to make sure I understand RTS. I'm still working on a template and have a good idea on what to use, but want to understand the system more fully before I begin experimenting. I don't have any upcoming meets until late Spring next year so I have some time to...

Mike Tuchscherer · Mike Tuchscherer

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/plank_exercises.htm

red90 · red90

Ive just completed my first week of the intial RTS template prescribed in the manual.(im in a volume block) Im not sure how, but my lower back has suffered some minor inury, i was able to bench fine today but squatting or pulling would be out of the question. Should i just take the week fully off and start u...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Just wondering Mike, could you tell us roughly how strong you were after say 2 years lifting, and how you progressed throughout the years. Also would you say you was naturally a strong guy, say at school were you known for strength? and what age did you start taking training very seriously? what and who...

jeff · jeff

Hello All, Any help/ideas on breaking through plateau,my bench has stalled[raw]and dl is moving at a crawl. Bio. 49,198 m2 comp lifts raw s-490 b-340 dl=512 Mike,this is Jeff from Doc.squat fourm your training vids look a little weak LOL Great lifting. Thanks All

fulldaddy · fulldaddy

First post - thanks ahead of time for your input. First meet coming up this weekend at the TCO and I would like to hear what you guys are doing in terms of nutrition the day of and throughout the meet. Basic info about me - 275 open class (currently 270), I anticipate lifting earlier as my openers won't be cl...

MrLifter242

Hey Mike- I'm currently squatting in a centurion. I've got about 20 full ME squats in it. What do you think about the dual quad? Is is THAT much better than the centurion with a wide stance? I have a stance slightly wider than shoulder width. I'm also using a Rage X bench. Pretty happy with the results. Hav...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Hi Mike or anyone, Im wearing a single ply titan centurion squat suit to squat in for nx comp in 2 weeks, just wondering, can I use this wide stance squat suit to deadlift in? Has anyone had any experience with it, cant get a deadlift suit for nx comp I deadlift conventional by the way -- Edited by jamwithtu...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

What make kit- do you wear a Titan Centurion and Katana? Also am I right in saying that you train each lift bench squat deadlift twice a week from looking at your journal

marcus mucheck · marcus mucheck

after reading the deadlift blues, i was thinking we could all come up with an idea and put it to work! how about it?

red90 · red90

In your manual, the basic tempalte you outline a equipped bench day, Friday - Shirt Bench Main Lockout variation - Cyclic Lockout Assistance - Cyclic Lockout Supplement - 4 to 5 sets of 5 to 8 reps Lats If someone was wanting to focus on raw strength, how would you suggest to change this day? Would you sug...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Ok I have a comp next month, but Ithere is a party tomorrow which finishes around 2am, im not planning to drink just chill with friends really. Do you think this is stupid or should I be resting? How should a social life be for a top level powerlifter in your opinions? -- Edited by jamwithtupac at 21:28, 20...

Mike Tuchscherer · Mike Tuchscherer

I have a few questions for anybody willing to answer. 1) Why does it supposedly take longer to recover from a heavy deadlift session? There are not that many more motor units involved in a pull than a squat, yet it supposedly takes some people between 2 and 10 times longer to recover from pulling than s...

Mike Tuchscherer · MrLifter242

Hey Mike- Bought the book! One question I do have is, is there a standard number of sets for a volume block and a set for an intensity block. I'm a Westside converter and am alittle confused on the rep/set scheme. Also will RTS work if I switch my exercises every week or 2 weeks ala Westside? Keep up the good...

deanredzic · deanredzic

I consider my Lats to be a major weakness. At the moment I use the standard template with Lats after bench days. At the moment I use Bent over rows on the Raw bench day and Chinups/pull ups on the Equipped bench day. They are usually 4-5 sets of 5-12 reps. Do you think there is a limit on the amount of exercise...

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	Could you still do RTS with different main lifts? (Preview) Like, say instead of bench press, squat, and deadlift; could you do bench press, box squat, and knee level rack pulls? The reason I ask is that I have a very bad back that does not like the free squat often, and absolutely hates pulls from the floor. However, could the same principles of your book be appli...	Anonymous	3	1153	Nov 4, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Transmutation Block? (Preview) I noticed that you corrected someone in their log for using "transmutation" when they should have used "transition." And I see you have been doing transmutation blocks in your training for Worlds. Could you explain in a little detail the difference between a "transm...	Patrick Cameron	3	3143	Oct 28, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	squat suit (Preview) I had a question about the centurion. I squat with a stance a little wider than shoulder width so should i go with the regular stance centurion or wide stance? I was curious to what the difference was between the two and which one i may benefit more in. Thanks, Dustin	Anonymous	6	1681	Oct 27, 2008 by Tom Chantler
	Offseason lifting (Preview) In a month, I will be over 30 weeks out from competition. I have lost a lot of fat from a diet, and I am kinda hoping to 'bulk up' again...but this time muscle and not fat. Should I keep training as normal...or can I adjust my training to add a bit more mass. I was thinking maybe doing more 5 and 4 @10 in every e...	deanredzic	1	1165	Oct 26, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Ordering Problems (Preview) Hi Mike, I have tried to order you manual for both sources you provided but they don't ship it to Serbia. Can you please contact me on my mail duxx82@gmail.com so we can find solution to this problem. I am very interesting into reading the manual and the usage of RPE in strength training. Thanks in adva...	Mladen Jovanovic	2	1062	Oct 24, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	failed 240kg deadlift in comp, what weakness do I have? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, had a comp yesterday which went well, I got 240kg deadlift all the way up, but got red lights as my knees were bent a little bit is this a hamstring weakness, lower back weakness? was thinking maybe I need to do front squats to build up thigh strength?	jamwithtupac	17	3724	Oct 24, 2008 by Anonymous
	Katana FYI (Preview) For many of the vets this is probably old info but I figured out something today that may benefit those with limited shirt experience. Getting too the point, if your having trouble staying in the groove with the Katana, trying taking it off and putting it back on with a slight (inside to outside) twist...	Nick U	10	1024	Oct 23, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Lifting Large is now carrying the Reactive Training Manual (Preview) http://www.liftinglarge.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=201	Mike Tuchscherer	3	929	Oct 23, 2008 by Joel Di Battista
	Meet today-pr's on all 3-Thanks Mike! (Preview) Had a meet today. Did it raw-added 165 lbs (67.5kg)to my total. A 66 (30kg)lb PR on my squat-44lb (20kg)pr on bench & 38.5 lb (17.5kg). Not bad since my last meet was in Feb. Thanks Mike-I feel If I had followed the RTS program earlier and had been healthy ( I had a bad respiratory infection & a torn...	Darius	7	874	Oct 22, 2008 by Darius
	Changing excercises. (Preview) Just curious if you continue your excercises right through a complete mesocycle, or do you change from volume to intensity block?	JordanLinteris	1	825	Oct 19, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	In home facility (Preview) Hey guys, Been away for a bit as we just recently moved (awesome time as always). Anyway - the wife gave me the green light to turn our downstairs into a gym. What I am looking at doing is getting a good quality rack, a top notch adjustable bench, the obvious plates & bars - and gradually add dumbells. I...	fulldaddy	10	1077	Oct 18, 2008 by fulldaddy
	Squat Stance (Preview) Mike I've noticed the width of your stance change throughtout the years. Ive added alot of stretching my program and can now hit depth with my feet against the rack. I've noticed a huge improvement in the strength at the bottom of my lift when I do these wide squats, but Iv'e kept it pretty light (aroun...	Nick U	3	1533	Oct 18, 2008 by Nick U
	relearning lifts in new block? (Preview) Mike, When you are starting a new cycle, do you find the first week is a little bit lower strength wise, because you are relearning the lifts? I guess it depends on how close the previous movements were (in regards to the motorprogram)	deanredzic	1	761	Oct 10, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Which sets build strength? (Preview) Nick U Veteran Member Posts: 98 Date: 16 hr, 36 min. ago IP: 140.32.16.106 - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport Spam Quick question about deadlift, which sets do you think is more beneficial the fresh reps at your peak percentage or the ones after you drop off, which one is telling your body I have to ada...	Mike Tuchscherer	5	1543	Oct 10, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Introduction and thanks... (Preview) Mike, Wanted to say thanks for the great manual. It really jives with the methodology I used as an Olympic lifter and is a nice bridge in managing my training from the Sheiko training I've been doing as a powerlifter under Dave Bates(Eric Talmant's coach). I'll using a really short intensity cycle...	Dano	1	737	Oct 9, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Percentage Question (Preview) I'm reading your book through for the third time to make sure I understand RTS. I'm still working on a template and have a good idea on what to use, but want to understand the system more fully before I begin experimenting. I don't have any upcoming meets until late Spring next year so I have some time to...	Patrick Cameron	3	879	Oct 6, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	The "Plank" Exercise (Preview) http://www.elitefts.com/documents/plank_exercises.htm	Mike Tuchscherer	5	6411	Oct 5, 2008 by Nick U
	Taking a week off (Preview) Ive just completed my first week of the intial RTS template prescribed in the manual.(im in a volume block) Im not sure how, but my lower back has suffered some minor inury, i was able to bench fine today but squatting or pulling would be out of the question. Should i just take the week fully off and start u...	red90	8	904	Oct 2, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Mike- what could you lift as a teen and junior? (Preview) Just wondering Mike, could you tell us roughly how strong you were after say 2 years lifting, and how you progressed throughout the years. Also would you say you was naturally a strong guy, say at school were you known for strength? and what age did you start taking training very seriously? what and who...	jamwithtupac	5	1228	Sep 27, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Plateau (Preview) Hello All, Any help/ideas on breaking through plateau,my bench has stalled[raw]and dl is moving at a crawl. Bio. 49,198 m2 comp lifts raw s-490 b-340 dl=512 Mike,this is Jeff from Doc.squat fourm your training vids look a little weak LOL Great lifting. Thanks All	jeff	2	1007	Sep 24, 2008 by jeff
	Game Day Nutrition (Preview) First post - thanks ahead of time for your input. First meet coming up this weekend at the TCO and I would like to hear what you guys are doing in terms of nutrition the day of and throughout the meet. Basic info about me - 275 open class (currently 270), I anticipate lifting earlier as my openers won't be cl...	fulldaddy	5	1027	Sep 22, 2008 by fulldaddy
	Titan Vs. Inzer (Preview) Hey Mike- I'm currently squatting in a centurion. I've got about 20 full ME squats in it. What do you think about the dual quad? Is is THAT much better than the centurion with a wide stance? I have a stance slightly wider than shoulder width. I'm also using a Rage X bench. Pretty happy with the results. Hav...	MrLifter242	4	3832	Sep 22, 2008 by MrLifter242
	centurion squat suit ok to deadlift in? (Preview) Hi Mike or anyone, Im wearing a single ply titan centurion squat suit to squat in for nx comp in 2 weeks, just wondering, can I use this wide stance squat suit to deadlift in? Has anyone had any experience with it, cant get a deadlift suit for nx comp I deadlift conventional by the way -- Edited by jamwithtu...	jamwithtupac	6	3261	Sep 22, 2008 by jamwithtupac
	what kit does Mike wear? (Preview) What make kit- do you wear a Titan Centurion and Katana? Also am I right in saying that you train each lift bench squat deadlift twice a week from looking at your journal	jamwithtupac	6	1078	Sep 22, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	hey everybody (Preview) after reading the deadlift blues, i was thinking we could all come up with an idea and put it to work! how about it?	marcus mucheck	1	831	Sep 19, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Equipped Bench day converted to another raw? (Preview) In your manual, the basic tempalte you outline a equipped bench day, Friday - Shirt Bench Main Lockout variation - Cyclic Lockout Assistance - Cyclic Lockout Supplement - 4 to 5 sets of 5 to 8 reps Lats If someone was wanting to focus on raw strength, how would you suggest to change this day? Would you sug...	red90	6	1523	Sep 19, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	To Mike- importance of resting before comp question (Preview) Ok I have a comp next month, but Ithere is a party tomorrow which finishes around 2am, im not planning to drink just chill with friends really. Do you think this is stupid or should I be resting? How should a social life be for a top level powerlifter in your opinions? -- Edited by jamwithtupac at 21:28, 20...	jamwithtupac	6	1073	Sep 17, 2008 by Nick U
	The Deadlift Blues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a few questions for anybody willing to answer. 1) Why does it supposedly take longer to recover from a heavy deadlift session? There are not that many more motor units involved in a pull than a squat, yet it supposedly takes some people between 2 and 10 times longer to recover from pulling than s...	Mike Tuchscherer	29	3847	Sep 17, 2008 by jamwithtupac
	Sorry another Newbie question (Preview) Hey Mike- Bought the book! One question I do have is, is there a standard number of sets for a volume block and a set for an intensity block. I'm a Westside converter and am alittle confused on the rep/set scheme. Also will RTS work if I switch my exercises every week or 2 weeks ala Westside? Keep up the good...	MrLifter242	3	1214	Sep 13, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Extra Lat work (Preview) I consider my Lats to be a major weakness. At the moment I use the standard template with Lats after bench days. At the moment I use Bent over rows on the Raw bench day and Chinups/pull ups on the Equipped bench day. They are usually 4-5 sets of 5-12 reps. Do you think there is a limit on the amount of exercise...	deanredzic	1	1453	Sep 12, 2008 by Borge Fagerli
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