How to Start Off Contest Prep

<p>In this Throw Back Episode Coach Gags outlines the training methods and exercise selection he used in order to achieve his goal of squatting 800 in the 198 class. <br /> <br /> Typically when starting a new meet prep there are several factors to consider. This is a good time to work on weak points, use exercises that general force you to use less weight and a longer range of motion in order to give you something to build towards moving closer and closer to the contest. <br /> <br /> Coach Gaglione gives some examples of exercise variations that work well when you are far out from a meet and want to prep your body to handle heavy weights deeper in the prep.<br /> <br /></p> <p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Looking for online programming and coaching? Click below</span> <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaglionestrength.com%2Fgaglione-power%2F&v=BkIVVM8-5Ow&event=video_description&redir_token=Iv1X_Y2PO9zjSptOhMOuFRFZNtR8MTU4MjMyMDI4NkAxNTgyMjMzODg2" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">http://www.gaglionestrength.com/gagli...</a></p> <p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Live on Long Island and want to join the team?</span></p> <p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Sign up for a trial workout here</span> <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaglionestrength.com%2Fprograms%2F&v=BkIVVM8-5Ow&event=video_description&redir_token=Iv1X_Y2PO9zjSptOhMOuFRFZNtR8MTU4MjMyMDI4NkAxNTgyMjMzODg2" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">http://www.gaglionestrength.com/progr...</a></p> <p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Are you a coach or lifter looking for the science behind our programs and methods? Check out the Powerlifting Hand Book</span> <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-str