Where are the CF sports??

[Biggoals2bdone]

Ya I will definitely try a meet sometime, but I will be competing RAW in my first meet, probably WPO, since I want to make sure I really like it and want to keep doing it, being that my main goal is bodybuilding.

But ya I don't want to compete until I can hit 525-550 dead, 405-430 squat, and 315-350 bench...for that I need to start Flat benching though GRRRRRR...Might get back into it, but I haven't Flat bench pressed heavy since I tearing my pec, but I am playing around with 240-250 for reps on incline, so I think I should be ok, but I am NEVER decline benching EVER again, thats how I tore my pec.

The thing with combining bodybuilding and powerlifting, is good and all the powerlifting gives you insane thickness, and just that type of muscle thats not all puffy looking but rock hard (Johny Jackson) but getting the size and weight from bodybuilding makes posting really good numbers in powerlifting difficult lol.

TN2IC: you recommend a federation? or equipment?

 

[Munxcub]

Power cleans are great, but I wouldn't worry so much about doing high rep oly-lifts. (meaning more then 5...) doing singles, doubles and triples (with appropriate % 1RM) is how you develop the real explosive power. Snatches are tricky, but lots of fun. The reason for not going over 5 reps, is after that fatigue sets in and form goes to hell, and in these lifts that can be very sketchy. Sort of like in powerlifts, 3-5 reps at max efforts is more efficient at building strength, 10 reps+ is more muscular endurance.

You could start adding in Snatch pulls (snatch grip deadlift, to shrug and pull bar to nipple height), also clean deads, snatch deads, etc etc. Those pulls done heavy will build mega traps, that's also the tricky part, finishing the pull. Once you get that pull down, it's just a matter of pulling yourself under the bar, and stand up. (as easy as that... yup... )

Oh and no I don't compete (yet) I've just been properly introduced to the oly-lifts. All I knew of them before was from CrossFit.

 

[Biggoals2bdone]

The reason I do higher reps is because I train DC aka Doggcrapp, look it up at www.intensemuscle.com

I know its not the best exercise to pick to do rest-paused sets...but I like cleans.

 

[Munxcub]

I would say Cleans would be the "safest" to do with less then 100% form only because it doesn't go over your head... mind you someone with more experience could come along and call me stupid for saying so... heh. But it makes sense to me.

 

[time expired]

IMHO,Biceps don't make a better infantry soldier ,lung capacity does.As for real sports
in the Canadian military,no money, no time,and little interest by those in power
seems to the reason that military sport has been reduced to, do it your self,on your
own time sport activeties.In the old days,here I go again,units had boxing ,hockey,ski,
basketball teams to name just a few.These teams competed at Brigade level then
at Command finally even at inter service level.In Germany the Brigade hockey league
produced some of the finest hockey I have had the privilege to watch.Also in Germany in
other sports such as boxing,skiing,basketball we were able to carry over into the
Brit. system and had quite a few BAOR champs.,and in boxing even a British Army champ.
or two.This all came to an end about the same time as Mr.Hellyer´s new improved
intergrated armed forces.I am not going to claim that the two were connected,however
suspicions remain.Another change that took place at that time was the reduction
of the PTI cadres from a highly professional collection of sportsmen, to social activities
directors,I served as an assistant PTI in the QORofC Depot for a year and a half and
was very impressed by the level of expertice of the PTIs serving there.
All of these sporting activities added tremendously to the unit esprit de corps and to the
overall morale of the troops,things that seemed to be unimportant to the leadership
that drifted to the top during the Hellyer years.
                  Regards
PS: The Canadian Olympic Biathlon team, in the late 50s early 60s was formed
from members of the Canadian Army. 
 

 

[Timmy!]

Me recommend anything? Hmm... I"ll get back to you on that. I got a brain fart now. Check your local gym and see any events... ask around. Most folks in the area of powerlifting are usally friendly.

 

[Biggoals2bdone]

Ya I try to keep track of things, here and there, in the powerlifting world, same with Strongman, wish they had these on tv more.

Time Expired: I don't know why you have to equate bodybuilding or powerlifting or any weight training with BICEPS...it's very inaccurate.  Also weight training, improves overall fitness, and the added muscle mass, helps keep you in shape, and burn calories (body composition), again for arguments about bodybuilding and powerlifting as sports, see my previous posts.

Lung Capacity is determined by more then just running.

 

[Armymedic]

Biggoals2bdone,
Thank you for that excessively longwinded reply.

Bodybuilding/powerlifting is great for an individual pastime and great training, and for those who do it...if it makes you fit, and you enjoy it, more power to you.

But as a CF sport?

not.

 

[Biggoals2bdone]

Well I didn't say I was trying to make it into a CF sport, I was just saying that it is in fact a sport, but to some who don't wish to compete it can be a lifestyle/hobby, otherwise yes its a sport.  Whether or not its a CF sport isn't up to you though, im going to guess.

 

[Munxcub]

Well biggy, not to get into another fight with you but...

Body building may be a sport, but so is eating the most hot dogs... I don't see body builders as being particularly "fit" at least in my sense of the word. They may be muscular and low in fat, but "fit" I have my doubts. They are a specialist, and that does not equate to fitness. Take an Ironman competitor, and put him in a contest that doesn't involve long distance running, biking or swimming, he will lose. Same for powerlifters in an endurance event, etc, etc...

Just my $0.02