Quote:
Originally Posted by loco
Pretty sure deadlift is not even Smolovable.
It isn't. Besides, everything I've read says you shouldn't be deadlifting
at all while running a Smolov squat cycle.
Smolov on a deficit is also no bueno as far as I understand. It's a very demanding program and I don't even know if it's possible to do eating a deficit.
I have read about people having success Smoloving squats and doing Smolov Jr. on bench simultaneously, although I have no firsthand experience with it. I don't really see how you can do a whole lot more than that. Running Smolov for 5 or 6 main lifts or whatever you have planned is just bananas. Also, I wouldn't be doing any conditioning on this cycle, no metcons, and certainly no running.
BR, why you want to Smolov? As far as I understand, it's a peaking program. Your squats are still in the beginner to intermediate range, much like mine. I'd love to do this, but I'm simply not at the point where running that kind of program would make sense for me. I think you can still get stronger through linear progression. Might be too early to jump on the Smolov train imo, but good luck if you do decide to do it.
If you do decide to proceed, I'd recommend you not do it for deads (in fact, don't deadlift at all if you are Smoloving squats), maybe just pick two main lifts - bench and squat - and do little else. Prepare to eat a ton and expect to gain at least a little weight. If you are still cutting, I don't think this program is a good idea.