Reactive Training Systems

Mike Tuchscherer · Brian

Hey guys, What do you feel is more effective fo powerlifting, a single set with say 5 reps or multiple sets, such as 3 sets of 2, and why do you think so? This would be earlier in a cycle. Later on you could use, a single set for a triple vs. 2 doubles, or a single if thats all you got. Reason i ask, is for years i tr...

Rich · Rich

What is the lowest percent that you count when determining your volume for an exercise.

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

I have been reading mixed reviews about pulling in a squat suit, and some people are claiming better numbers out of the squat gear then out of a deadlift suit by 50 pounds. Seems like getting to the bar would be hard with squat gear. Just curious what everyones experiences with this are before I try it out...

JordanLinteris · JordanLinteris

I recently picked up my old titan gear and F6 bench shirt from a few years back. They only have one ****ty comp on them but are pretty loose. Curious if I should use the gear on equipped days of just stay raw until i get tighter fitting gear. I am 240 right now, and was 278 when I work this stuff previously. I pu...

Tall · Tall

Hi Mike, How do you plan your workouts? How do you rotate your exercises and how do you build your sets / reps? Tall

Ron · Ron

Hi I am new your forum. I am new to RTS. I have read your book(very informative) and the posts/logs on the forum. I still have a some questions. I am going to start with the basic template and trying to figure out my RPE's. On the noncyclic(supplemental) exercises should sets and reps vary in volum...

jwzrd · jwzrd

Studies seem to indicate that it's close to the best thing to emerge since sliced bread. What is the general (educated) oppinion on them on this board? I know of atleast one swedish trainer of elite (swedish) powerlifters that incorporate them.

Nick Morneau · Nick Morneau

Hi, Im new to the forum and I am really enjoying all the information on your site Mike. I am hoping that Santa will bring me your book for x-mas and if not then I will be getting myself. I have my first competition on Jan 10th so I am in no rush to be changing my training until after that but your training has spa...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Hi, I raw back squat to depth (belt and wraps) 200kgx3 with 1 more to spare maybe, however today I tried totally raw box squat no belt or wraps, to a box well below parallel, and managed 140kg for a tough single, after 130kg x3, all with pauses. Does this mean I have a totally raw weakness, I would say I need t...

Tall · Tall

Is RTM Available as an eBook...? I think your book stockists are in the states, which means an age for delivery

deanredzic · deanredzic

Just found a top of the line EMS unit at my work. It is a professional sports model (not a home use) I have access to it day and night. Does anyone think that these machines have any use for powerlifting? I know Eric T uses one...so hopefully he will chime in. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0E...

Mike Tuchscherer · Mike Tuchscherer

So this has potential to be a pretty huge discussion, but it's also worthwhile. If coaching is the process of taking an athlete from where they are to where their potential can go, that gives us some areas to discuss.... 1. How do you determine the athlete's current state? I know for me personally, th...

jamwithtupac · jamwithtupac

Mike, do you lift in squat and bench shirts all year round once a week or so? or do you train for a period of time totally raw?

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sets vs Reps opinion (Preview) Hey guys, What do you feel is more effective fo powerlifting, a single set with say 5 reps or multiple sets, such as 3 sets of 2, and why do you think so? This would be earlier in a cycle. Later on you could use, a single set for a triple vs. 2 doubles, or a single if thats all you got. Reason i ask, is for years i tr...	Brian	6	3237	Dec 12, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Calculating Volume (Preview) What is the lowest percent that you count when determining your volume for an exercise.	Rich	5	964	Dec 11, 2008 by Nick U
	Squat suit or deadlift suit to pull in...?? (Preview) I have been reading mixed reviews about pulling in a squat suit, and some people are claiming better numbers out of the squat gear then out of a deadlift suit by 50 pounds. Seems like getting to the bar would be hard with squat gear. Just curious what everyones experiences with this are before I try it out...	JordanLinteris	9	6684	Dec 9, 2008 by JordanLinteris
	Loose gear. (Preview) I recently picked up my old titan gear and F6 bench shirt from a few years back. They only have one ****ty comp on them but are pretty loose. Curious if I should use the gear on equipped days of just stay raw until i get tighter fitting gear. I am 240 right now, and was 278 when I work this stuff previously. I pu...	JordanLinteris	12	1336	Dec 7, 2008 by deanredzic
	Workout Planning ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Mike, How do you plan your workouts? How do you rotate your exercises and how do you build your sets / reps? Tall	Tall	25	3876	Dec 4, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	New Guy questions (Preview) Hi I am new your forum. I am new to RTS. I have read your book(very informative) and the posts/logs on the forum. I still have a some questions. I am going to start with the basic template and trying to figure out my RPE's. On the noncyclic(supplemental) exercises should sets and reps vary in volum...	Ron	1	821	Nov 28, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	Excentric training (Preview) Studies seem to indicate that it's close to the best thing to emerge since sliced bread. What is the general (educated) oppinion on them on this board? I know of atleast one swedish trainer of elite (swedish) powerlifters that incorporate them.	jwzrd	6	1020	Nov 27, 2008 by Tall
	Hi, Im new here. I have a couple of questions (Preview) Hi, Im new to the forum and I am really enjoying all the information on your site Mike. I am hoping that Santa will bring me your book for x-mas and if not then I will be getting myself. I have my first competition on Jan 10th so I am in no rush to be changing my training until after that but your training has spa...	Nick Morneau	2	847	Nov 27, 2008 by Nick Morneau
	box squat comapred to back squat weights help ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I raw back squat to depth (belt and wraps) 200kgx3 with 1 more to spare maybe, however today I tried totally raw box squat no belt or wraps, to a box well below parallel, and managed 140kg for a tough single, after 130kg x3, all with pauses. Does this mean I have a totally raw weakness, I would say I need t...	jamwithtupac	16	4414	Nov 25, 2008 by jamwithtupac
	Is RTM Available as an eBook...? (Preview) Is RTM Available as an eBook...? I think your book stockists are in the states, which means an age for delivery	Tall	2	1436	Nov 17, 2008 by scan7
	Any Use for electronic muscle stimulation unit? (Preview) Just found a top of the line EMS unit at my work. It is a professional sports model (not a home use) I have access to it day and night. Does anyone think that these machines have any use for powerlifting? I know Eric T uses one...so hopefully he will chime in. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0E...	deanredzic	2	981	Nov 13, 2008 by Tall
	Coaching (Preview) So this has potential to be a pretty huge discussion, but it's also worthwhile. If coaching is the process of taking an athlete from where they are to where their potential can go, that gives us some areas to discuss.... 1. How do you determine the athlete's current state? I know for me personally, th...	Mike Tuchscherer	9	1054	Nov 7, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	lift in equipment all year round? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Mike, do you lift in squat and bench shirts all year round once a week or so? or do you train for a period of time totally raw?	jamwithtupac	26	2789	Nov 7, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	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	1167	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	3152	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	1691	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	1177	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	1081	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	3765	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	1035	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	945	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	882	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	838	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	1088	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	1542	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	780	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	1558	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	749	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	892	Oct 6, 2008 by Mike Tuchscherer
	The "Plank" Exercise (Preview) http://www.elitefts.com/documents/plank_exercises.htm	Mike Tuchscherer	5	6417	Oct 5, 2008 by Nick U
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