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    I have been getting back into hockey over the previous year and wanted to start integrating the NLP. I’ve got games on Monday and Wednesday, which are a priority to me. I have noticed that bench, press, and chin-ups seem fine around game days, but squats really throw off my performance, with deadlifts affecting me less but still noticeable.

    Could anyone suggest how to tweak my NLP to balance it with my hockey schedule? I’m looking to optimize without sacrificing too much on the ice. Thanks for any insights!

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    Not sure how strong you are, but when I was playing professional basketball 8 years ago, a light squat day the day before or even on game day was helping me massively.

    Saturday 3x5 Squat heavy, Tuesday 3x5 Squat lightday, Thursday 3x5 Squat heavy

    or maybe just adjust the volume? Do 2x5 instead of 3x5? Especially for big muscle groups as the legs I'd assume that higher volume is only nessecary if you are an intermediate or above.

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    Stephen, how long have you been doing the NLP and how long have your been doing your sport activity? Also, do you have hockey practice, or just the games, and is there a season for your sport, or are you looking to maintain a recreational schedule indefinitely?

    And, of course, what are your lifts, height, weight, and age?

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    Thanks! Dropping down the sets sounds like something worth experimenting with,

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    I am 38 and getting back into it. I have been off the ice about 16yrs and before getting back on about 1yr ago. Lifting I have done on and off over those years without any goals. I play on two teams so, puts me at two games a week, typically Monday and Wednesdays. I also like to do a open hockey / stick and puck about once a week on Fridays. I plan on keeping the hockey schedule and want to see what i can do to increase strength without burning myself out. So, i would put myself at close to square one as far as lifting goes.

    Age 38
    Height - 5' 9''
    Weight 180
    Press - 137
    Bench - 227
    Squat - 200
    Deadlift - 200
    Hockey - Upper C (competitive area)

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    You bench more than you squat or deadlift?

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    Hey Mark,
    At the moment that is correct and admittedly a little amusing. I understand what I was doing wrong after reviewing a bit of the material that you have put out through yt, podcasts, and books. I have always used running as my lower body ‘workout’. At some point I did attempt squat and deadlift. I only got up to about 280 / 315.
    With that being said, could I do more? Yes. Both of those movements make me a little nervous since I only have a little experience. My goal is to first figure out a lifting schedule fits in and then figure out filming for a form check on those movements.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen McGrath View Post
    Both of those movements make me a little nervous since I only have a little experience. My goal is to first figure out a lifting schedule fits in and then figure out filming for a form check on those movements.
    This is not a serious response. Please do not waste the forum's electricity with this.

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    Appreciate the feedback.

    I am assuming you want me to be more specific?

    Today my plan is to do 205 for squat since my games are done for the week. That should allow for me to get a deadlift on thurs and a second squat in on Saturday. So, i will figure out Monday if that is too much (obviously open to suggestions).

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    My phone stand came in today so, I was able to film my squat at 205. I felt like I was going deep enough however, i don't believe that is what the video shows. So, i need to dig around to find the problem that matches mine.

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