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by IronPatriot77
Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:52 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers
Replies: 11
Views: 15434

Re: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers

Awesome! Consistency is key with tendon health. Glad it provided some immediate space in the joint.
by IronPatriot77
Tue Jun 02, 2026 5:35 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers
Replies: 11
Views: 15434

Re: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers

Keep it light if it's every day. I prefer 3 times a week, right at the start of my upper body training days.
by IronPatriot77
Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:55 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers
Replies: 11
Views: 15434

Re: Rotator Cuff Health for Heavy Benchers

Face pulls with a hold at the peak contraction saved my bench career. Do them before every upper session.
by IronPatriot77
Sun May 31, 2026 8:12 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Replies: 15
Views: 11511

Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices

Agreed. The feedback loop keeps your focus razor-sharp during the eccentric/concentric transition.
by IronPatriot77
Sun May 31, 2026 6:10 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Replies: 15
Views: 11511

Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices

For strength work, I pull the plug at a 15% drop. For hypertrophy blocks, you can push down to a 30% drop.
by IronPatriot77
Sun May 31, 2026 3:32 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Replies: 15
Views: 11511

Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices

I prefer the OpenBarbell open-source lineage devices. Simple, accurate string tracking is supreme.
by IronPatriot77
Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:00 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Pre-Workout Without Stimulants: Any Good?
Replies: 6
Views: 96343

Re: Pre-Workout Without Stimulants: Any Good?

Will it still give me that "drive"?
by IronPatriot77
Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:00 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Periodization Strategies for Powerlifting
Replies: 11
Views: 111046

Re: Periodization Strategies for Powerlifting

Don't forget the accessory work during those blocks.
by IronPatriot77
Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:45 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Periodization Strategies for Powerlifting
Replies: 11
Views: 111046

Re: Periodization Strategies for Powerlifting

Undulating is great for keeping the CNS fresh while handling heavy loads.
by IronPatriot77
Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:30 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Pre-Workout Without Stimulants: Any Good?
Replies: 6
Views: 96343

Pre-Workout Without Stimulants: Any Good?

I train at 8 PM and need to sleep.