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[600@50]

Hey Ronnie. I was rereading the first part of the Slingshot method and have a question on actual workouts. I'm a powerlifter and would like to know your opinion on the Westside Louis Simmons method of training. Specifically the 1 max effort workout and the 1 speed day workout per week for each lift. What are your thoughts on the multiple short rest 45-90 seconds between sets on speed day? Is this beneficial or too short of a rest period. Also Westside basically maxs out on some movement each week. Not necessarily the lift itself but something that is supposed to benefit the lift. It may be inclines or weighted dips for the bench press or just a max set of 6, 8 or 10 reps. Thanks man.

[Dtrain17]

Is there a big difference in having dextrose vs just gatorade for pwo?
Also a guy told me if you take "Dell" it can lower blood pressure if it increases on cycle or if you already have high BP, is this good or is there a different thing I should use? Thanks!

[Ronnie Rowland]

Is there a big difference in having dextrose vs just gatorade for pwo? Not at all. The whole post workout argument on which carbohydrate source is superior is simply a complete waste of time! And quite often it's governed towards trying to sell you a supplement. I prefer a banana just because it taste good. Sometimes I go with an apple. Also a guy told me if you take "Dell" it can lower blood pressure if it increases on cycle or if you already have high BP, is this good or is there a different thing I should use? Go with real food products for both post-workout carbs and post-workout protein! Thanks!

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[Ronnie Rowland]

Hey Ronnie. I was rereading the first part of the Slingshot method and have a question on actual workouts. I'm a powerlifter and would like to know your opinion on the Westside Louis Simmons method of training. Specifically the 1 max effort workout and the 1 speed day workout per week for each lift. What are your thoughts on the multiple short rest 45-90 seconds between sets on speed day? The Westside Louis Simmons method for power-lifting is very good. The reason for the speed day using less rest time between sets has to do with building explosive power and strength endurance which helps with both coming out of the hole and being able to finish getting the weight up. For example, when doing bench presses you need explosive-power developed through speed training to get the bar off your chest and then you need strength-endurance by performing multiple short- rest- sets to continue pushing through with the movement when you hit a sticking point. is this beneficial or too short of a rest period. Also Westside basically maxs out on some movement each week. Not necessarily the lift itself but something that is supposed to benefit the lift. It may be inclines or weighted dips for the bench press or just a max set of 6, 8 or 10 reps. Thanks man.

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