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Intro and Programming Questions

Started by Sam Deamer, July 14, 2014 · 3 Replies · 179 Views

Sam Deamer

Hey Everyone!
I've been doing Foundations 1 for couple months now and loving it, feeling stronger and more flexible every day. I've come from a more barbell oriented strength background and moving into some Ido Portal stuff and now finally into gymnastics. I've gotta say - this stuff is gold and it feels so good to actually see my training progressions laid out in front of me into the distance (and over the horizon!) my training was definitely just running in circles before. 
 
i do have a question - if i was to incorporate some basic BB strength elements (say deadlifts/olympic lifts etc.) into this program what are you guys thoughts on placement within the program?
 
i heard Coach on a podcast say using deadlifts 3x3 @ about 1.3xBW as a warm up for his guys and wondering if that would work for the average joe ( 26YO Male BW=73kg Deadlift=170kgx1 Squat=120kgx1 ass2grass 60sec freestanding HS)
 
any help/suggestions greatly appreciated
 
Cheers
 
Sam

LateStarter@46

Welcome Sam, good to hear the going is good with Foundation. Your question has come up before, so if you use the Search function you should be able to find several threads on that topic.

Sensei JP

Coach also recommends NOT to do any weighted leg work until Single Leg Squat is developed.  And that makes sense: master your bodyweight before trying to master bodyweight +.

Sam Deamer

Thanks Jon that makes perfect sense