Hyper GRAVITY

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im not 155 yet, but when I get there you can bet I will kick my hyper-gravity proslytizing into high gear.

[chris_mason]

planche holds and push ups, lever holds and pull ups, muscle up variations, iron cross, hspu variations (freestanding, to the chest, on platforms, or weighted), v-holds and raises, weighted leg raises, weighted pistols, weighted unilateral good mornings (other leg stays raised), [glute ham calf raise if available],

stair climbing

difficulty on all exercices  may be increased with weighted vests (I have a 100lbs vest), and ankle weights (I have 50lbs worth of ankle weights),

And I do drop sets by gradually increasing mechanical advantage (reducing torques) and / or dropping the vest and or ankle weights.

A vibration plate really adds some fun into the mix for the unilateral leg exercises and the pressing movements.

No joint pain, no risk of disc injury, even at high intensity.

Great:

Let's see what you look like.

Let's see what you can lift.

In other words, let's see the results...

What?  You have nothing? 

[Alpine]

As much as I hate BIOTEST, this T-nation article is very on-point for this topic.

All Muscle, No Iron
An Interview with Coach Christopher Sommer
by Chris Shugart
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=512003

Its pretty interesting.

The straight-arm work is enormously difficult and puts tremendous strain on the biceps resulting in incredible growth. The key to success is being able to approach these exercises in a safe progressive manner.

One of my student’s, JJ Gregory, far exceeded my own modest accomplishments. On his first day of high school weight lifting, JJ pulled a nearly triple bodyweight deadlift with 400 pounds at a bodyweight of 135 and about 5’3" in height.

I've seen many gymnasts capable of planche push-ups do double bodyweight bench presses on their first attempts. Conversely, I've never seen a weightlifter capable of doing a double bodyweight bench press even come close to a planche push-up initially.

Most BB's have big bloated, inefficient bodies that tire out instantly. Training for strength and for size are much different. I'm a fan of BB and an avid weight trainer. However, I hardly consider most pro level BB's "elite athletes." The term athlete may not even be applicable. This is coming from a fan too...  its pretty sad but its reality. 

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Great:

Let's see what you look like.

Let's see what you can lift.

In other words, let's see the results...

What?  You have nothing? 

150lbs of power...

[benjamin pearson]

150lbs of power...

No offence but you look small and weak......

[arce377]

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