Daniel Taylor-Shaut 1,154 Posted November 15, 2016 Not to infer that I'm in any way in a rush, but am wondering what the general suggestion is to safely add weights/weight lifting back into one's routine (whether with powerlifting lifts towards hypertrophy or with Olympic lifting lifts towards strength)? Obviously, I would assume that I would have to be on Foundation 4 or finished for my legs, because, duh. But what about other weighted work? Whether that means adding weight to the front lever, straddle planche, or rope climb, or doing the O-lifts: snatch, and clean&jerk; or the power lifts: bench, squat, and deadlift, what would @Coach Sommer or others, like @Luke Searra, suggest? Also, what would be the preferred approach: adding weight to the Foundation movements or incorporating stand-alone workouts with powerlifting or Olympic lifting lifts? Just curious as I do enjoy the "pump" I get after those exercises, but I'm still some ways away from being comfortable with my active and passive flexibility and range of motion (meaning they are all still lacking quite a lot). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alessandro Mainente 10,541 Posted November 15, 2016 This post can have some answers for you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Taylor-Shaut 1,154 Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks Ale. I couldn't find it immediately. So, to summarize what you wrote: Quote To have a recap, i believe in weights use for improve mobility for sure on the beginner group . for more intermediate weights can be introduced in a preliminary phase where technical exercise like bases of snatch , benchpress, swings with KB are implemented. then for advanced a more stable approach can be used. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Searra 834 Posted November 23, 2016 Daniel did you find the answer you were looking for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Taylor-Shaut 1,154 Posted November 23, 2016 Yes, I did. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites