Reactive Training Systems

Chad McMullin · Chad McMullin

Mike, did the snatch grip DL's yesterday and it went real well. My question is today my upper back is real sore. Is that normal when doing this exercise? Thanks, Chad

deanredzic · deanredzic

For Mike and anyone else. Contrast baths (plunge pool/spa): What ratio and times do people recommend. I have been reading 1:1 with 1 minute periods. but the posters at the recovery centre say 1 min hot, 30 seconds cold. What does everyone else do? ---------------------------------------- Grip: h...

Dan92109 · Dan92109

on 12-28-08 dynamic back deads on aerobics platform w/ blue bands finish w/ 335(1)(5sets) exersion9/9/8/8/9 stiff leg on aerobics 335(1)(5sets)e8/8/7/7/7 sumu normal 335(1)(5)e8/8/7/7/6 box squats w/ blue bands finish w/ 345(2)(4sets)e8/8/9/8 on 12-30-08 (last heavy day)[because holida...

Dano · Dano

I got the idea a couple months ago (from Eric Talmant) to try long pause(about 6 second) benches. Not a new trick by any means but man, have they improved my bench! I'm pausing weights for six seconds that were a tough touch-n-go a couple months ago. I'm using them as my primary bench movement on my &quo...

Mike Tuchscherer · Mike Tuchscherer

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l...

Little D.J. · Little D.J.

hey guys! Top end is clearly the weakness as you can tell by the title of the topic lol! SO whats up, what do you guys prefer for the top end, something like a below the knee rack pull or a deadlift with pretty heavy band tension. Enough where you can still pull around 70% of your 1RM straight weight max for a h...

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	snatch grip DL question for Mike (Preview) Mike, did the snatch grip DL's yesterday and it went real well. My question is today my upper back is real sore. Is that normal when doing this exercise? Thanks, Chad	Chad McMullin	3	1116	Jan 4, 2009 by Brady Stewart
	Recovery methods, grip strength and other questions. (Preview) For Mike and anyone else. Contrast baths (plunge pool/spa): What ratio and times do people recommend. I have been reading 1:1 with 1 minute periods. but the posters at the recovery centre say 1 min hot, 30 seconds cold. What does everyone else do? ---------------------------------------- Grip: h...	deanredzic	9	1711	Jan 3, 2009 by TRON
	What should my Deadlift Contest Opener Be Jan 25 (Preview) on 12-28-08 dynamic back deads on aerobics platform w/ blue bands finish w/ 335(1)(5sets) exersion9/9/8/8/9 stiff leg on aerobics 335(1)(5sets)e8/8/7/7/7 sumu normal 335(1)(5)e8/8/7/7/6 box squats w/ blue bands finish w/ 345(2)(4sets)e8/8/9/8 on 12-30-08 (last heavy day)[because holida...	Dan92109	0	713	Dec 31, 2008 by Dan92109
	Pause benches (Preview) I got the idea a couple months ago (from Eric Talmant) to try long pause(about 6 second) benches. Not a new trick by any means but man, have they improved my bench! I'm pausing weights for six seconds that were a tough touch-n-go a couple months ago. I'm using them as my primary bench movement on my &quo...	Dano	3	1045	Dec 31, 2008 by Randall_Truscott
	Solo Bench Shirt Work (Preview) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l...	Mike Tuchscherer	7	1451	Dec 19, 2008 by Bloodylawngym
	band pull vs rack pulls (Preview) hey guys! Top end is clearly the weakness as you can tell by the title of the topic lol! SO whats up, what do you guys prefer for the top end, something like a below the knee rack pull or a deadlift with pretty heavy band tension. Enough where you can still pull around 70% of your 1RM straight weight max for a h...	Little D.J.	2	849	Dec 15, 2008 by Andrew Hollenbeck
	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	3253	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	969	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	6700	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	1342	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	3898	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	828	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	1022	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	853	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	4444	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	1442	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	989	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	1060	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	2807	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	1172	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	3161	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	1698	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	1185	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	1092	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	3810	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	1039	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	952	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	886	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	847	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	1096	Oct 18, 2008 by fulldaddy
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