Naim Suleymanoglu

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday would have moderate intensity loading ( 6,970 Kg) , Tuesday, Thursday and Friday would have lower intensity loading ( 3,010 Kg). The first week of the monthly program would be heavy. The second week would be light. The third week would be moderate and the fourth week would have heavy loading.

During the weekly training program we included snatch from stands (above the knee) and jerk from stands. This was necessary to remedy the faults observed in certain parts of the classical lifts in order to develop an ideal technique. The reason we included power snatch, power clean, power jerk and front and back squats on three days ( Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) was to improve and perfect the technique of the classical lifts as well as improve his motor skills.

As a result of his systematic and determined training in 1980, Naim Suleymanoglu lifted 195 Kg (85 + 110) in the 48 Kg class at stars and juniors. On becoming a Bulgarian champion for the first time in 1980, Naim reaffirmed the appropriateness of the training program we implemented. Naim faced a long and difficult year of training in 1981. This necessitated even more hard work. Naim had to reach the level of the Junior National Team after the loadings of this period.

We had to make significant changes in the training system of 1981 to reach this goal. The training loads were increased by 40% over those of 1980. The training program included intensive practice of the classical lifts every day. We placed special emphasis on the development of the snatch and the clean and Jerk and perfecting technique.

In 1981 the weekly loading in the classical lifts was 20,895 Kg. The tonnage of the assistance exercises 18,870 Kg. The number of lifts in the 90-100% range of the classic exercises was 192. There were 153 of these lifts for the assistance exercises (see tables 10-11). The intensity of training was increased significantly in 1981 along with the increase in the weekly loadings and total tonnage. Table tennis, swimming and soccer were included to alleviate the psychological stress brought about by the heavy training.

Naim Suleymanoglu lifted 95+120 = 215 Kg at the end of 1981 in the 48 Kg class to become the Bulgarian Champion. He was promoted to the Junior National team. His results were produced by his adaptation to the scientifically prepared heavy training programs of 1981 and 1982. In 1982 the coaches of the national team were courious as to whether Naim could adapt to the team's new training program. Of course compared to the previous year, this training program was difficult.

It had 40% more loading than the previous years'. This system was designed to prepare him for great successes in the future. He was to train three sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and two on the other days. There were about 500 sesssions for the year. The total training time was 1,180 hours....

He won the 52 Kg class with a result of 105+135 =240 Kg. He increased the tempo of his training after this tournament and competed in the Junior world championships (August 8-18, 1982) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He won the 52 Kg division with 110+ 140 =250 Kg to become the Junior World champion.

As a result of his adaptation to the heavy training routines of the Junior National team and his successes in competition, Suleymanoglu was given the
chance to be a member the Senior Mens team and to take part in the European and World championships.

little_a said:
Interesting that the trainers of the best ever weightlifter never mention deloading.

barrienelson said:
Heavy, light, moderate, heavy.

I think the Bulgarian word for deload is 'light' Andy.

Of course, some 'modern' lifters (well, powerlifters anyway) seem to have to have new words for old ideas. Deload is one of the less offensive. But I know what you mean.

barrienelson said:
Heavy, light, moderate, heavy.

I think the Bulgarian word for deload is 'light' Andy.

barrienelson said:
I think they persuaded him to stop before he managed to actually kill anyone - but I'm not sure.....

aaron_lohan said:
Could anyone lend me that book for a while?

Titan_Fury said:
Sorry, lend it to me, or even let me borrow it?



c**to's would of had me for that