Dave Hoff is a strength sports freak of nature having set the 2nd highest all-time total in powerlifting (2,910 lbs) in the 275 lbs weight class (outperforming men 100+ lbs heavier than him)! This mind blowing accomplishment has been accomplished at the tender age of only 23 years old… Listen to what he has to say.
The 3 Strongest Powerlifters of All-Time – (L to R) Dave Hoff, Donnie Thompson, AJ Roberts
WARMING-UP FOR STRENGTH TRAINING
Never underestimate the importance of a proper warm-up. I am not a huge believer in total body warm-up schemes; rather I use exercise specific warm-ups.
Warming-up properly helps to prevent injury and to add volume to your training. Studies have shown that properly warmed-up muscles function more effectively which translates to bigger lifts for strength trainees.
Below is a sample warm-up for a person with a previous 250 lbs bench press one rep max (1RM) going for a new record:
95 lbs x 15
135 lbs x 10
185 lbs x 5
225 lbs x 2
255 lbs x 1 (new 1RM)!
The stronger the lifter the more warming-up that needs to be done. Remember, the purpose of the warm-up is to prime your muscles and nervous system for the working sets, not to fatigue them.
Subsequent exercises for the same body part require fewer, if any, warm-up sets.
Warm-up properly and you will be taking yet another step towards the achievement of your goals.
