Powerlifting Meet on Short Notice? Juggernaut AI Prep

I procrastinated too much and ended up not being able to sign up for the competition I was eying. In today's video I take you through a potential start to a peak to enter a meet on short notice and share some insights from my training.
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[@farad8790]

Great vid! Definitely going to try hanging. Videos like this are super helpful, thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Morgan_]

I'm doing my first ever (mock) meet Oct 1st. Using JuggAI (with your code!) and in "final phase". I'm so pumped! Very glad you post these kinds of videos

[@BasementBrandon]

That's awesome. You're prob going to (if not already) start feeling pretty beat up. Just trust the process and rate accordingly!

[@mdjak3686]

Awesome, Brandon.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@chrisadiletta8512]

Love the thoughtful walkthrough of your training, looking great! I do find sometimes I'm too much in my head and I need to just lift and analyze later. Maybe throw on some extra music and go for it. You got this meet - even if feeling a bit light, always good to get out among people, get inspired for next things.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Chris, appreciate ya dude.

[@rwATR_USN]

Like this format of video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thank you!

[@ront2457]

Good work...hope you can get in...I just did my first session in 11 months. Got released by my PT to do some light training...as always following!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Just got to keep moving!

[@stevecoulombe1392]

Good stuff on this one. I like the more extended training content as it helps to see the decision making process for some of the more nuanced things (i.e. warmup exercise selection, timing, reasons for backing off or pushing reps/weight, etc.). I have to integrate hanging again. That's something that I forgot I used to do for warmup. Tough on the 72" rack but that's why knees can bend!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah only time I regret not having a taller rack!

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Nice work!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks all

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Nice work! I like the dead hangs for spinal traction as well as shoulder mobility. The Juggernaut AI app seems pretty useful.

[@BasementBrandon]

Still enjoying it almost 2 years later!

[@motleyb11]

Great video!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks B

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Same thing happened to me with the meet…waited too long to register for the late November meet I wanted to compete in (for my 1st), and missed out! Will do GGC instead and maybe try a comp in spring. Looking strong brother!

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe we can all do one next year :)

[@markhalstead2386]

Your videos like this are helpful for us less experienced lifters.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah glad to hear!

[@joemacedo782]

AND HE SINGS?!?! Awesome video man. Super interested in training content. Back on Juggernaut myself as I couldn't stay away 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

Needs some autotune.

[@fattony6253]

Love the vids keep em coming plz 👍 just signed up to JuggernautAI using your code so thanks for that 🙌

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome thank you!

[@NoFate247]

When you stay ready you don't need to get ready.....love the Mr. Rodgers intro

[@BasementBrandon]

Needs more autotune lol

[@MacStrengthCo]

Send it brother!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah we will see.

[@williamnorwood9802]

Great stuff. Do the damn meet.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ha we will see how I feel!

[@TigerCarpenter]

555 lbs is something that I will probably never be able to do, but I enjoy your videos as they are motivating me to load my bar with whatever I can lift.

[@BasementBrandon]

I appreciate that! I look at it as all relative. I have friends who are a lot stronger than me but it helps push me just like you said.

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

I might need to work on opening my legs up longer 😉 great session Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

the joys of getting older...

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

I do a lot of the hanging stretch, too. Definitely helps with overhead and shoulder mobility. We old men have to stay on top of that mobility work.

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe by the time I'm 60 I'll have some mobility.

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon Good luck, B! #goals

[@bigk2080]

This video was a perfect because it's leg day!

[@BasementBrandon]

Spoiler alert: Every day is leg day!

[@MIDTOWNE1]

I liked this content with the Mister Rogers intro

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Sheed.

[@jmac6973]

Really glad you mentioned to it deadlifts feeling like trash during the later stages of the AI program. Mine too! I just thought I was losing strength and was considering switching programs lol

[@BasementBrandon]

Last time they rebounded pretty well!

[@jacsbein]

The chains look a lot cooler without the sheaths, but the Vendetta Strength 180 deg adapters for the lever arms caught my eye!

[@BasementBrandon]

Should be available soon I believe.

[@loganfischer3817]

Hey branden totally unrelated to this video but I saw your basement gym tour and loved the prime single stack that you had ! I’m looking to put one in my basement gym as well ! Did it come fully put together or in pieces ? Just making sure I can get mine in my basement gym as well ! Love the channel and the home gym !

[@BasementBrandon]

Hey Logan, I have a video on it where I go over a lot of stuff about it, but no it did not come assembled, which was one of the main reasons I bought it over another brand.

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Best intro ever hahahhahhaha!!!! 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my man

[@richarddawson203]

As always great video, Brandon. I was wondering which Rogue lifting belt were you wearing for your squats and would you also recommend it for deadlifts too?

[@BasementBrandon]

I use a 13mm pioneer PAL belt, I love it! Although for most i'd prob suggest 10mm. Need to do an updated belt video on claps types, but I did one on thicknesses a few months back!

[@zacharykuhns6060]

Sweet gym flags, I like the conquering barbell one. Do you happen to have a discount code for their store?

[@BasementBrandon]

I wouldn't be surprised if basement saved 10% lol. I've known the owner for like a decade so I think he made one.

[@TrainerBigMike]

Love it! I would love for my training videos to be this good but I’m just not as good looking 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Sometimes it's helpful for me to go back and just hear my thoughts/point of view.

[@nicholashwong3969]

Hey Brandon! Thanks for the vids as always - quick question for the app. I’m really interested in subscribing but I’m a bit worried about the volume modification. I have pec tendonitis which prevents me from pushing too much bench volume, how would I adjust the volume on the app? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Prob would have to self adjust it some in the beginning until the app learned more about what you can or can't handle.

[@jasonbond3567]

Are those sorinex straps you're using on your rogue rack? If I were to get a pr-5000, would you still suggest getting rogue (or sorinex?) straps and their brackets instead of the corresponding ones from rep? Good luck with the meet man...

[@BasementBrandon]

These are the Rogue straps on my Rogue, but I do have sorinex straps on my bench. With REP, they've updated/fixed the issue with their straps, so it would more boil down to how you like them to attach. Personally I like the Rogue/sorinex ones better b/c they take up less footprint on a rack.

[@colbypark1311]

Love the content, not just like it! 😉 Question Brandon, just started Juggernaut and I input low bar squat, but these first few weeks has me doing only high bar. Is that normal?

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm assuming you're likely in a hypertrophy block? Pretty normal!

[@gregors00]

Quite enjoyed this style of vid! Dare you to do a big long deep exhale when hanging haha. Absolutely torches the lats 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha i usually mess with head position too (I'm convinced this breaks stuff up)

[@ECUpunk]

I know there’s other reviews out there but curious to hear your opinions on the assault runner.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think the biggest thing I can say is that I don't find myself wanting to use it. For my use case I think i'd prefer a motorized treadmill only b/c I'd rather just aimlessly walk at a set speed and watch TV lol.

[@deke61sg]

Nice! 460 looked really good. What are your goals for the comp? Cool vid, Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Ideally to just push my total forward!

[@cnowako3652]

Those look like Rogue LT-1 trolley and lever arms on that rack, but somehow pinnable? What is up with that? Where did you get that? Is that new?

[@BasementBrandon]

Testing an adapter from Vendetta Strength for them.

[@gmoreau89]

Too bad the meet was full. Was it the one at odyssey on the 22nd? The meets fill up so fast at that gym. If you haven’t been there it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. I’ve been training there the past few months.

[@BasementBrandon]

It was in Western MA, but I did look at the Odyssey one after only to find out that too was full. Would love to get up there at some point, I've known Eric for a little bit now!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Hey Brandon what are your maxes on the Bench, Dead, and Squat, I know they're high, just have never heard the actual ones

[@BasementBrandon]

all time bests in comp are 606 squat, 340 bench, 644 deadlift.

[@ryanansaldo3320]

Do you have any concerns with exposed insulation on your basement ceiling? Currently setting up a basement gym and was wondering if that's something I needed to address.

[@BasementBrandon]

I do not. In my past basement I put some plastic covering over it but have never run into any respiratory issues.

[@zachevans3658]

What is on the lever arms attachment point? What brand

[@BasementBrandon]

Vendetta Strength

[@Jmack7861]

You’re near Long Island right(relatively)? Nov 15th there’s a usapl meet near there I have an athlete going to which would give you a bit more time

[@Jmack7861]

Nov 12th*

[@BasementBrandon]

It's about 3 hours away

[@Jmack7861]

@@BasementBrandon ahh that’s probably too far for you northerners lol it’s weird that 3 hours is considered a nice close meet down in the south lol

[@reggie7716]

The peloton seems out of place in the basement, do you miss the rogue echo bike yet?

[@BasementBrandon]

Not at all. TBH I would ride the peloton even more if it didn't take away from my other training.

[@SMWTheBar]

Do you still lift in a minimalist/barefoot type shoes? And do you prefer having a wide toe box?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, I have been using the notorious slippers a majority of the time. Although I have been thinking of doing a few blocks in heeled shoes.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Prototype rogue trolly arm attachment vendetta? If not what's the name?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yep that's right

[@bmstylee]

USPA? All right. Let's get you some TREN and some multiply gear and get at it. 😁 I would be interested in seeing what you could do with a suit, knee wraps and bench shirt since you're pretty damn strong already.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol USPA isn't that kind of life... for the most part. But def some of the RPS or IPA meets I've done are lol.

[@Bret_Frost]

@@BasementBrandon what about APF lol

[@cameronbatko]

How is the Juggernaut AI outside of training for a competition? It seems like the app is mostly used to self coach to a comp. As someone who doesn’t compete, would it still serve a purpose?

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Only about 20% of our users actually compete in sanctioned meets.

[@cameronbatko]

@@JuggernautTrainingSystems oh. That is good to know thanks!

[@howardsmith5474]

I have been using it for about a year and I highly recommend it. You can completely adjust the cycle lengths to fit your needs. I normally do 3-4 month blocks and it breaks down each block to a hypertrophy phase, a strength building phase and then a peaking phase. I don’t compete but even I get excited to each peaking phase to test my one rep maxes.

[@cameronbatko]

@@howardsmith5474 thank you for the info. I will have to look into it more.

[@jonathantremblay3469]

IMO It's an amazing training app. Period. It's not a replacement for a coach. Not at all. It does not check your form, nor your fatigue. It does not see you. However, it's the best tool I've found if you're willing to invest in yourself; it's a tool that shines that helps to understand yourself better. By self assessment, It can teach you how to gage your RPE and RIR and once you get better at those, it's where it really shines as you're more in tune with the algorithms. You can also ask question to in the help section and if you follow juggernaut or other good videos online, you get really improve your form and such. So it helps you become a better coach for yourself. I used to have a coach before when I was living in a big city, but now I live in the wood and I have my homegym. I had to find way to get better, heal my knees and such. It's expensive yes, and it's not perfect, there is some UI ergonomic that needs to be addressed (nothing major), I would like to see the integration of the warm up lifts and the cardio directly the daily training or to have web based version when I don't want to use my phone (I plan to sacrifice a tablet for that). I would also like to see simulations of other trainings or changes without having to wipe my current progression. But the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

[@JasonLeeno]

Damn I’m jelly. The only thing coming up in my area is meets that you need to qualify for….

[@BasementBrandon]

Qualify!

[@JasonLeeno]

@@BasementBrandon that’s the plan for next year, just as long as I can keep some training blocks together with out being stupid 😅

[@bmstylee]

Atleast you can qualify for it. I've got an old nagging knee issue that BJJ has been aggravating enough to be annoying. So there is something coming up near me but I don't want to put the cash out and not be healthy.

[@JasonLeeno]

@@bmstylee I haven’t been healthy in years that’s why I can’t qualify lol

[@bmstylee]

@@JasonLeeno lol. After the 20+ years of lifting and playing goal keeper in soccer leading to 4 knee operations my body kinda hurts as a general rule.

[@Jay-bo1gs]

Are you cutting your squat depth on purpose?

[@BasementBrandon]

This is below parallel which is all that is needed.

[@snorlaxcom]

Inzer cheat code activated

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@user-he8lq8ny3v]

Powerlifting gone bourgeois

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@joel5956]

Yeah, I don't think I'll ever be one of those people who can treat a meet like a regular training day. If I don't feel like I can push it, I probably won't sign up for the meet.

[@BasementBrandon]

Makes sense

[@GavinBrown]

Always up for some heavy breathing.

[@BasementBrandon]

My dude

[@jeremycreech4757]

Hanging?Goblet squat as stretch? Dan John would approve.

[@BasementBrandon]

Becoming supple

[@Doggomorph]

Lesson learned don't procrastinate hahaahahaha

[@BasementBrandon]

You'd think I'd know by now.

[@twistedbarbell3950]

I gotta say…I was surprised to hear this cuz I knew it was a rookie mistake on my part (thinking 90 days was enough time)! 😂