Define “Dynamic”

Posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 8:10pm by MarkFu in Training Log

The back squat is something I have been neglecting of late, so tonight I was up for a dynamic effort (DE) session and since time was short, I stayed focused and as a result, walked away with a good workout.

Dave Tate, founder of EliteFTS says this about dynamic effort sessions, “Dynamic effort is defined as lifting a non-maximal load with the greatest speed possible.”

So, it is all about the speed. This trains the nervous system to lift fast and you will need that speed to lift heavy, (and who doesn’t need to do that?) My lifts tonight were from 60-80% of my 1RM, which I would obviously like to increase.I warmed up by squatting with an empty bar and then loaded 135# and did a few more. I was ready to go and set the bar to 190#. Each set would be done with two fast reps, deep and with good form with 90 seconds between sets.

190# 5 x 2

225# 5 x 2

250# 2 x 2

I have been alternating wearing weightlifting shoes and flat Chuck Taylors and although I wore the lifting shoes tonight, I am still undecided which I like better for back squats. Anyone have any opinions on what the footwear of choice is for squatting?

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