Before you do your max...

Gappa238 · 05-15-2005, 02:53 AM

What is running through your mind before you do your max out set? Also do you have a "routine" you do before your lift?

Testosterone · 05-15-2005, 11:29 AM

When I max, which is the end of a cycle, I go through a lot of things. I gotta get myself in a "rage" mood, entirely. I spend about 1/2 hour watching motivational lift videos, listening to audio that gets me pumped up, and then I go out to the gym quickly, get in, and think "RAGE!". It might sound funny, but it gets my ambition going (to get stronger) and gets me in the mood.

**powerman2000** · 05-15-2005, 06:23 PM

As one might think, I go through the lift in my mind. I imagine myself completing the lift. I concentrate on exactly what I am doing and if I have failed in the past for any particular thing that I executed incorrectly then I pay even more attention to that.

One of the many things I enjoy about PLing is how I can be on the lifters platform with 100 people in front of me and I am so focused on what I am doing that I literally don't see anyone. I am completely oblivious to everything around me and THAT is being in the "zone".

Dan · 05-16-2005, 01:09 PM

Powerman is going to be you best bet at advice on this..

As he says think about actually completing the lift. For me it is all about form I can no longer offord to lift incorrectly... not that anyone can or should but the yrs have taken a toll..

WorkOut-Boy · 05-17-2005, 04:41 AM

I always think to myself "Holy shit this is gonna be heavy" and give it my best!

BPM Osgood · 05-17-2005, 06:24 PM

Everytime before I hit my Max Weight for the day, I always say a prayer. I also get myself pumped up just a little bit!

Dan · 05-17-2005, 07:11 PM

That is kind of funny because I lift alone and I often pray that i will not get crushed... so far it has worked LOL

**antihero** · 05-17-2005, 07:54 PM

my normal preparation for a max, is to stand infront of what ever im going to do, and stare, silently stare for about 2 mins. during those 2 mins, i let every angering thought run thru my head...and then i think of someone telling me that ill never make it, and ill never get any bigger.....then i get right to it...

Testosterone · 05-18-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WorkOut-Boy

I always think to myself "Holy shit this is gonna be heavy" and give it my best!

Thats interesting because I know many if not most people actually try to imagine that the plates are hollow and therefore very light. They end up convincing themselves they can do it easily and that the weight is extremely light. I think Bill Kazmier did this, but not sure.

**builtbeast** · 05-19-2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by STRENGTH

Thats interesting because I know many if not most people actually try to imagine that the plates are hollow and therefore very light. They end up convincing themselves they can do it easily and that the weight is extremely light. I think Bill Kazmier did this, but not sure.

That is the approach I take. I can easily tune out the world and almost have an out-of-body experience. The lift becomes a subconcious autonomic effort and the feeling is like being hypnotized. I do not "feel" substantially the magnitude of the weight.

**powerman2000** · 05-19-2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

That is the approach I take. I can easily tune out the world and almost have an out-of-body experience. The lift becomes a subconcious autonomic effort and the feeling is like being hypnotized. I do not "feel" substantially the magnitude of the weight.

I was with ya Beast, all the way up until you said "I do not "feel" substantially the magnitude of the weight."

I can't say that myself.

**johnsbod** · 05-19-2005, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

I was with ya Beast, all the way up until you said "I do not "feel" substantially the magnitude of the weight."

I can't say that myself.

I agree. I certainly feel it, but I usually take a minute or two and stare at the weight before I lift it and get myself physically and mentally pumped up for the lift. I feel it plenty, but I attack the weight.

**powerman2000** · 05-19-2005, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

I agree. I certainly feel it, but I usually take a minute or two and stare at the weight before I lift it and get myself physically and mentally pumped up for the lift. I feel it plenty, but I attack the weight.

You should've been a PLer

05-15-2005, 02:53 AM	#1
Gappa238 Fast guy in training Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gappaville Posts: 614 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Before you do your max... What is running through your mind before you do your max out set? Also do you have a "routine" you do before your lift? __________________ My WS4SB II log -> Me pimping AX in my current Mass FX and Superdrol - NG log ->

05-15-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	When I max, which is the end of a cycle, I go through a lot of things. I gotta get myself in a "rage" mood, entirely. I spend about 1/2 hour watching motivational lift videos, listening to audio that gets me pumped up, and then I go out to the gym quickly, get in, and think "RAGE!". It might sound funny, but it gets my ambition going (to get stronger) and gets me in the mood. __________________ Formerly S.C.

05-15-2005, 06:23 PM	#3
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,126 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	As one might think, I go through the lift in my mind. I imagine myself completing the lift. I concentrate on exactly what I am doing and if I have failed in the past for any particular thing that I executed incorrectly then I pay even more attention to that. One of the many things I enjoy about PLing is how I can be on the lifters platform with 100 people in front of me and I am so focused on what I am doing that I literally don't see anyone. I am completely oblivious to everything around me and THAT is being in the "zone". __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

05-17-2005, 04:41 AM	#5
WorkOut-Boy Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 133 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I always think to myself "Holy shit this is gonna be heavy" and give it my best! __________________ This is a town where people used to stand tall.

05-17-2005, 07:54 PM	#8
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	my normal preparation for a max, is to stand infront of what ever im going to do, and stare, silently stare for about 2 mins. during those 2 mins, i let every angering thought run thru my head...and then i think of someone telling me that ill never make it, and ill never get any bigger.....then i get right to it... __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

05-16-2005, 01:09 PM	#4
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Powerman is going to be you best bet at advice on this.. As he says think about actually completing the lift. For me it is all about form I can no longer offord to lift incorrectly... not that anyone can or should but the yrs have taken a toll..

05-17-2005, 06:24 PM	#6
BPM Osgood New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Everytime before I hit my Max Weight for the day, I always say a prayer. I also get myself pumped up just a little bit!

05-17-2005, 07:11 PM	#7
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	That is kind of funny because I lift alone and I often pray that i will not get crushed... so far it has worked LOL

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