Posted by Jackson Lee |
- Re: Token Lifts
Posted by Ed Kutin
on April 29, 2009, 6:46 am, in reply to "Token Lifts"
96.242.165.117It shouldn't be done. That's why they came up with single lift records. In some special cases, such as is you injure yourself, it is understandable. But in the general case, token lifts make a bit of a mockery out of 3 lift efforts. Single lift efforts should be kept to single lift competitions. - Re: Token Lifts
Posted by Rich Hutchison
on April 28, 2009, 4:25 pm, in reply to "Token Lifts"
98.231.132.79I would prefer that token lifts not be done.
It would be nice if lifters had to qualify
with a respectable total in order to compete,
and possibly even achieve a respectable total
in order to set records in the 3-lift category.
Having said that, I'm not sure, but I think a
lifter recently hurt his shoulder setting a record
in the squat, and finished up with token lifts
in the bench and dead to preserve his record.
I think it was good and only fair to allow that.
Besides, if we're 3-lift people, we probably
should concentrate on our totals rather than
get too caught up with the individual records.
Finally, it’s getting to the point that I can’t
oppose much of anything (other than drugs
and most equipment) that might bring more
lifters to the meets.
- Re: Token Lifts
Posted by Curt Eckroth
on April 28, 2009, 4:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Token Lifts"
216.193.136.69If you can set a record, why waste strength and energy by doing all three attempts. Say for example I can break a deadlift record, I'm not going to use unnecessary energy. I had this happen in Erie three years ago. The meet was in the bag, I went after the deadlift record, but hit the wall at the lockout with 665, due in part to me going for all attempts in previous lifts. A little strategy can save a lot of aggravation so, in a sense I would go 1 squat attempt maximum 2 bench, and go all out in the deadlift. Had I not wasted so much energy in the squat I most likely would've got the 665 locked out. - Re: Token Lifts
Posted by BAPTIST on April 28, 2009, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Token Lifts"
72.94.77.139WHY WASTE EVERYBODYS TIME GO TO A SINGLE MEET! - Re: Token Lifts
Posted by Curt Eckroth
on April 28, 2009, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Token Lifts"
216.193.136.69The goal is to get a full meet record, its not a waste of time, its a strategy, it not a waste of time. Re-read what I wrote please. - Re: Token Lifts
Posted by BAPTIST on April 29, 2009, 7:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Token Lifts"
72.94.77.139IAM READING ON WHAT LEE SAID ABOUT TAKING A TOKEN LIFTS IN A FULL MEET TO BREAK A RECORD WHICH TO ME IS A WASTE OF EVERYBODYS TIME NOT TO BREAK A FULL MEET RECORD NOT WHAT YOU DID WAS A WASTE OF TIME - Re: Token Lifts
Posted by Curt Eckroth
on May 2, 2009, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Token Lifts"
216.193.136.69Again I ask that you read what I wrote. What works for some people doesn't work for others. Trying to explain token lifts to you is futile so I won't even bother. For the rest of us interested there is a tactical advantage and has already been discussed. Another use for token lifts doesn't necessarily involve breaking records. For example, if you get injured during a meet and have the bench and deadlift left. I've seen many people do that and complete meets if not for the win but for the experience. I also would use a token lift in the bench since my shoulder has been acting up say maybe take my opener of 300 lbs. that would keep me in the meet.
If you are for or against token lifts it is indeed and interesting subject. I see both sides of the story, and I see that it is a viable way to staying alive in a meet.