The aerobic system utilizes oxygen to produce ATP and is the system responsible for long term energy production. It has a tremendous capacity for energy production and provides more than 98% of the ATP that is needed for endurance events. Powerlifting is an anaerobic sport so why does this matter? The more you use your anaerobic system the more metabolic byproducts you produce and the faster you fatigue. Your body relies on the aerobic system to clear out these byproducts and restock the mechanisms of anaerobic metabolism. The higher your aerobic capacity the faster you are able to recover between bouts of anaerobic output. Can you see why having a good base of aerobic capacity can be important? Now I am not saying that you should go out and run miles upon miles because that would be detrimental to your performance as a strength athlete but finding ways to improve your aerobic capacity through GPP work, circuits, tempo work, HICT cardio and yes even some short-duration jobs every now and then will do you a world of good to improve your ability to recover between sets and in between workouts.
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Joel Jamieson- Ultimate MMA Conditioning
9-6-19
Stiff Bar Deads Beltless- 495lbs 3x3
2" Block Stiff Leg Deads- 495lbs x5, 545lbs x3
SSB Box Squats- 335lbs x5, 425lbs x5 for 2 sets
Wide Handle Cable Rows- 3 sets of 12 reps
Lat Pulls- 3 sets of 10-12 reps
Band Abs- 3x20
9-10-19
Went to a commercial gym after hosting our deadlifts for vets event.
Seated Leg Curls- 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Lat Pulldowns- 15x, 12x, 10x
Lying Leg Curls- 3 sets of 10-12 reps
Cable Rows- 3 sets of 10-12 reps
Machine Rear Delts- 3 sets of 15 reps
