- Feb 2, 2013
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So, despite my lack of experience in so many aspects of the weight lifting community many local guys turn to me for advice in all aspects concerning competition. Maybe, it's may age, maybe it's the experiences of rubbing shoulders with todays top minds or maybe they are just disillusioned. For whatever reason that is the case...my phone blows up constantly with questions about gear, cycles and contest/competition prep. I do my best to shoot straight and give them sound advice from my perspective. From all those questions I try to derive principles. Statements that are usually true...not always, but most of the time they are a good bet. Here is my latest proverb.
Don't get greedy.
On Saturday a protige/friend of mine who is prepping for a bench meet and is two weeks out asked my if he should add some anadrol to his cycle. I told him if it was earlier in his cycle then yes, but not two weeks out. He was hoping that the added weight would add leverage to his bench. I was thinking of all the things that could get screwed up. He needs to cut weight so why add the extra weight and how would it screw up his water balance. Also, how many pec strains could be credited to dbol and drol? Not to mention the increased chance of a back cramp during a big bench arch.
Why take the chance? I have seen it and heard it over and over. A bber decides to take one more diuretic and then flattens out, the PLer who misses his second and third attempt. Or worse yet, get injured by making a big jump.
I am not saying to be conservative, rather know your limits. Accept, where you are and realize there is always another show, meet or day at the gym. No, I not trying to throw a wet blanket on your fire, but rising to the top takes time and work. If you are shooting for a record or title, they are not going anywhere so why not take a stab at it when it is well within range. Would you rather jump 3 feet or 1'?
Usually in life, business or the gym someone get's hurt when they get greedy. Know where you're at and be happy to know how far you have come.
Hawk
Don't get greedy.
On Saturday a protige/friend of mine who is prepping for a bench meet and is two weeks out asked my if he should add some anadrol to his cycle. I told him if it was earlier in his cycle then yes, but not two weeks out. He was hoping that the added weight would add leverage to his bench. I was thinking of all the things that could get screwed up. He needs to cut weight so why add the extra weight and how would it screw up his water balance. Also, how many pec strains could be credited to dbol and drol? Not to mention the increased chance of a back cramp during a big bench arch.
Why take the chance? I have seen it and heard it over and over. A bber decides to take one more diuretic and then flattens out, the PLer who misses his second and third attempt. Or worse yet, get injured by making a big jump.
I am not saying to be conservative, rather know your limits. Accept, where you are and realize there is always another show, meet or day at the gym. No, I not trying to throw a wet blanket on your fire, but rising to the top takes time and work. If you are shooting for a record or title, they are not going anywhere so why not take a stab at it when it is well within range. Would you rather jump 3 feet or 1'?
Usually in life, business or the gym someone get's hurt when they get greedy. Know where you're at and be happy to know how far you have come.
Hawk
