1st time using monolift in the new year, tips?

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newhybrid		1st time using monolift in the new year, tips?	06-11-2013 @ 06:54
Member 3714, 637 posts SQ 265, BP 177.5, DL 265 707.5 kgs @ 97kgs Eq	got a comp in january that has a monolift for squats. this will be the first time i have ever used one and i am slightly nervous about it purely because its totally new and i wi=ont have a chance to train with one beforehand. does anyone have any experience or tips to share? many thanks.

drew		...	06-11-2013 @ 07:31
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220 530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq	One of my favourite mono lift actions is when someone walks a squat out of one

walker		...	06-11-2013 @ 10:17
Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290 767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	drew said:One of my favourite mono lift actions is when someone walks a squat out of one I agree. Don't bother using it, it's totally different to walking one out so if you can't practice on one then it will be difficult. Just walk it out if you can (like a proper squat ). I know GPC don't allow walkouts though!

newhybrid		...	06-11-2013 @ 10:21
Member 3714, 637 posts SQ 265, BP 177.5, DL 265 707.5 kgs @ 97kgs Eq	would rather not use it to be honest but i dont know if thats an option. its with the bpo.

walker		...	06-11-2013 @ 10:50
Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290 767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	newhybrid said:would rather not use it to be honest but i dont know if thats an option. its with the bpo. You're best asking them directly or checking the rules. BPC allowed walkouts

Funky_monkey		...	06-11-2013 @ 12:37
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	newhybrid said:got a comp in january that has a monolift for squats. this will be the first time i have ever used one and i am slightly nervous about it purely because its totally new and i wi=ont have a chance to train with one beforehand. does anyone have any experience or tips to share? many thanks. Walk your squats out. I always did as I walked my squats out in training.

Funky_monkey		...	06-11-2013 @ 12:38
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	drew said:One of my favourite mono lift actions is when someone walks a squat out of one Raw and buries it.


newhybrid		...	06-11-2013 @ 12:53
Member 3714, 637 posts SQ 265, BP 177.5, DL 265 707.5 kgs @ 97kgs Eq	ok thanks lads. have contacted them to see if its ok just to walk them out.

JC		...	06-11-2013 @ 16:50
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Not sure why everyone is telling you to walk them out! Thought the whole point of a monolift was that you didnt waste energy walking the squat out, so squat more As an example, think John "Marsbar" Marsden has squatted 310KG raw in monolift and only 290KG raw with walkout!?

AdamC		...	06-11-2013 @ 17:24
Member 1519, 1476 posts SQ 320, BP 260, DL 320 900.0 kgs @ 117kgs Eq	Use the monolift, why walk it out if you don't have to? you dont get any extra points for walking out.

IainKendrick		...	06-11-2013 @ 17:28
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Is it that much of a difference to simply unrack and stand there rather than walk out? Or is the unrack a different feel to a normal squat stand.

walker		...	06-11-2013 @ 17:33
Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290 767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	JC said:Not sure why everyone is telling you to walk them out! Thought the whole point of a monolift was that you didnt waste energy walking the squat out, so squat more As an example, think John "Marsbar" Marsden has squatted 310KG raw in monolift and only 290KG raw with walkout!? I'm saying to walk it out because he has no way to practice in a monolift before hand and it's not the same at all. IainKendrick said:Is it that much of a difference to simply unrack and stand there rather than walk out? Or is the unrack a different feel to a normal squat stand. I find it totally different to unrack it, walk back and setup rather than setting up from the monolift. You need to set your feet first ready to go and it takes some getting used to.

jimmyf		...	06-11-2013 @ 17:37
Member 4098, 532 posts SQ 235, BP 150, DL 260 645.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 06.11.2013 @ 17:39 PM by jimmyf I always walk squats out in training but found mono easy to adapt to tbh, nothing says you can't walk it out of a mono at comp plenty people do. I bought some 3/4" dia steel rods for the power rack with intention of mimicking one, they do work but tbh binned them off as need spotter to slide em back when you take the bar.

PorkPie		...	07-11-2013 @ 12:19
Do hugs, not drugs. Member 136, 712 posts SQ 380, BP 242.5, DL 330 952.5 kgs @ 110kgs Eq	My advice is not to worry - 95% of lifters are fine on the mono. I would not walk anything out in a mono - its defeating the object of the thing. The main differences are that a mono has more fore and aft wobble than a racked bar in stands. It is a little bit disconcerting to not feel so "locked in" to the bar before the lift. The second thing that can happen is that a lifter follows the track of the supports with his eyes, as these raise up when the bar is released. This occasionally has the effect of causing that lifter to over balance and lean or stumble forward. I knew a lifter who closed his eyes to prevent that happening. Get to the venue early - see if there is a mono in the warm up area and make sure you use it a a practice tool, as much as part of the warm up.

LeedsMiniPower		...	07-11-2013 @ 12:20
Getting fat is just as dumb as using PED's Member 3387, 2532 posts SQ 275, BP 200, DL 290 765.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq	Walk it out like a man

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