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steven-miller

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Re: Changing focus - but to what
« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2012, 07:01:31 pm »
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I would do whichever sport I'd be most competitive in and where I see the most potential for improvement as well. But that might not be why YOU do sports. I could see why you like both sports. Powerlifting is probably a sport where you can improve hugely over time though. Do not know whether the same is true for deca.
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Re: Changing focus - but to what
« Reply #31 on: May 10, 2012, 07:34:57 pm »
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Probably ballet
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Re: Changing focus - but to what
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2012, 07:23:27 am »
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Quote from: steven-miller on May 10, 2012, 07:01:31 pm
I would do whichever sport I'd be most competitive in and where I see the most potential for improvement as well. But that might not be why YOU do sports. I could see why you like both sports. Powerlifting is probably a sport where you can improve hugely over time though. Do not know whether the same is true for deca.

I fully understand that view and thats probably part of the reason why powerlifting is so appealing to me. I believe I have greater potential in powerlifting/strongman or that kind of event, compard to other sports. But due to my height, I have to keep a high bw to compete in these and tbh I dont like the feel of my body anymore. Its to bulky, stiff and unathletic.

Im also considering the fact that I have a tiny daughter now, and I want to be able to play with her, without getting winded or breaking something due to my size.

I know that I wont be able to succeed in decathlon. Im to old and not explosive enough by nature. But it will improve my athleticism and Ill be able to do alot of different sports on the side, play ball, do parkour and stuff.

Bottim line, Ive probably decided to go for the loose weight, keep lifting and start jumping/sprinting again plan. It just seems more prudent right now.
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steven-miller

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Re: Changing focus - but to what
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2012, 06:41:38 pm »
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Quote from: Flander on May 11, 2012, 07:23:27 am
I fully understand that view and thats probably part of the reason why powerlifting is so appealing to me. I believe I have greater potential in powerlifting/strongman or that kind of event, compard to other sports. But due to my height, I have to keep a high bw to compete in these and tbh I dont like the feel of my body anymore. Its to bulky, stiff and unathletic.

Im also considering the fact that I have a tiny daughter now, and I want to be able to play with her, without getting winded or breaking something due to my size.

I know that I wont be able to succeed in decathlon. Im to old and not explosive enough by nature. But it will improve my athleticism and Ill be able to do alot of different sports on the side, play ball, do parkour and stuff.

Bottim line, Ive probably decided to go for the loose weight, keep lifting and start jumping/sprinting again plan. It just seems more prudent right now.

A lot of athletes that had to have a high bodyweight to be competitive in their respective sports eventually don't want to be THAT big anymore. And I can understand this very well. However, when being competitive is not a primary consideration right now ("I wont be able to succeed in decathlon"), then you could also compete in powerlifting in a lower weight class. Sure, you would be way better, and probably quite good, in the big-boys-classes, but that is not relevant. Your focus would be to improve by a significant margin in the weight class you choose and the nature of the lifts will make improvements and feelings of accomplishment possible for many years to come.

I don't want to persuade you btw. Your plan as it is right now sounds absolutely fine to me. I just wanted to share this perspective with you because I do not think that bodyweight or height should be a limitation for your decision IF things like "being the best", "becoming a champion" and other stuff young guys dream about, are not even the primary focus right now.

Anyways, regardless your decision, I wish you best of luck with it. I am sure you will pick what is best for YOU and what will make you happy.
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Re: Changing focus - but to what
« Reply #34 on: May 12, 2012, 03:19:24 pm »
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Quote from: steven-miller on May 11, 2012, 06:41:38 pm
Quote from: Flander on May 11, 2012, 07:23:27 am
I fully understand that view and thats probably part of the reason why powerlifting is so appealing to me. I believe I have greater potential in powerlifting/strongman or that kind of event, compard to other sports. But due to my height, I have to keep a high bw to compete in these and tbh I dont like the feel of my body anymore. Its to bulky, stiff and unathletic.

Im also considering the fact that I have a tiny daughter now, and I want to be able to play with her, without getting winded or breaking something due to my size.

I know that I wont be able to succeed in decathlon. Im to old and not explosive enough by nature. But it will improve my athleticism and Ill be able to do alot of different sports on the side, play ball, do parkour and stuff.

Bottim line, Ive probably decided to go for the loose weight, keep lifting and start jumping/sprinting again plan. It just seems more prudent right now.

A lot of athletes that had to have a high bodyweight to be competitive in their respective sports eventually don't want to be THAT big anymore. And I can understand this very well. However, when being competitive is not a primary consideration right now ("I wont be able to succeed in decathlon"), then you could also compete in powerlifting in a lower weight class. Sure, you would be way better, and probably quite good, in the big-boys-classes, but that is not relevant. Your focus would be to improve by a significant margin in the weight class you choose and the nature of the lifts will make improvements and feelings of accomplishment possible for many years to come.

I don't want to persuade you btw. Your plan as it is right now sounds absolutely fine to me. I just wanted to share this perspective with you because I do not think that bodyweight or height should be a limitation for your decision IF things like "being the best", "becoming a champion" and other stuff young guys dream about, are not even the primary focus right now.

Anyways, regardless your decision, I wish you best of luck with it. I am sure you will pick what is best for YOU and what will make you happy.

Thanks Steven.

Ive considered competing in powerlifting in a lower weightclass and perhaps I might even be able to break the national record in DL in one of those classes as well. But I really want to work on relative strength more now and become beast explosive.
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