[Matt Thornton]

The snatch grip deadlift from a 4-inch platform.

If you think about it, the sumo deadlift, IMO the easiest way to DL, shortens the range of motion. You have a wide foot stance, narrow grip, and you take your shoes off (not specific to the sumo, but a lot of guys do it), all to be really low in relation to the bar.

The snatch grip from a 4 inch platform is basically the exact opposite. It's gotta be the hardest way to deadlift. You're dropped down into basically an ATG squat, and the resistance starts from rock bottom. I currently haven't even pulled 225 in this lift yet.

[bacon]

Charles Poliquin says it's his go to for putting mass on an athlete in short order.

There's an article about it on T-nation.

PS: I like it too.

[Barut]

Matt, do you pronounce the first 'n' in your last name?

[Andy Rickert]

me thinks I must try them

[Matt Thornton]

As a little side note, I'm working on building up my strength and packing on some functional mass. I'm tired of being a twerp; I've been honing my technique for 3 years now and it's time I man up and stay consistent in the weight room.

I chose the snatch grip DL from a platform because it's been known to pack on functional mass freaky fast. Here's the lifts I'm basing my program on:

-Hang/muscle clean
-Push press
-Oly front squat
-Pull Ups
-Snatch grip deadlifts from 4 inch platform
-Lunges/Step Ups/Single leg strength work

I'm leaning towards the front squat and snatch grip DL because I'm working harder on improving my lower body mobility. Like most American adults (I'm 19), I can't comfortably drop down into a full, knees-in-armpits "asian squat." I want to stray away a little bit from using a range of motion that only goes to parallel and work a little more on deep squatting motions like the Oly front squat (I find that way easier to get down low than a back squat)

Thinking of starting a strength log... I'm really serious this time about getting bigger and stronger. Sorry if this was a useless post, I just drank my last Spike shooter and felt the sudden strong urge to post my goals and progress. Thanks for reading guys!

[Matt Thornton]

Originally Posted by Barut

Matt, do you pronounce the first 'n' in your last name?

Technically, yeah, but when you say it fast, you can barely hear the "n."

I get "Thorton" all the time. I'm used to it haha.

[Barut]

Start a log here in the log section. We'll offer help and make fun of you. It's the best of both worlds.

[bad_coupon]

Originally Posted by Matt Thornton

Like most American adults (I'm 19), I can't comfortably drop down into a full, knees-in-armpits "asian squat."

Interesting. Never knew anyone on the mats who couldn't, let alone a fighter. How's that treating you?

[Old Man]

Originally Posted by Matt Thornton

I'm 19

I thought you were Matt Thornton the president of Straight Blast Gym, but I guess not.

[John Lambert]

I've been thinkin' about doin' some of these, too... Maybe before I do zerchers...