Thanks for sharing Bench Polkov. I like how the Fedorenko has higher intensities on the squat, bench, and deadlift than the CMS 4 day one's I've done. I find the Day 2 (Tuesday) to be sometimes tough on the bench press since I'm used to having that day off or doing some auxillary work (back,abs, biceps) on that day. I've found on that day on the Fedorenko the bar moves slow on the bench or bench lockouts and sometimes I feel some elbow tendonitis; but not on the other days. The deficit deads on Day 2 are tough too. One thing I've learned about Sheiko cycles though is my body might not feel great during the regular prep cycle but when the volume decreases the weight always starts to feel light and move fast.
I plan to compete at USAPL Raw Nationals in October which is my main meet I'm training for. I read Sheiko's article where he said it's sometimes wise to not try to hit crazy PRs at some other meets some I'm probably going to do a NJ State Meet in early August for more meet practice/experience. I will complete the Fedorenko 5 week cycle tomorrow and was thinking of doing one of Robert Frederick's modified 4 day prep cycle before the early August meet which I don't care much about . Then simply doing the last week of a comp cycle with the significantly tapered volume/intensity the week of the actual meet. I responded real well to the Frederick program in the spring. What are your thoughts on this?
