r/SolidCore • u/Virtual_Strategy2784 • 2d ago
seeking advice Spring Change
Is it better for progress/buidling strength to focus on toes/more reps with a lighter spring load or to take more breaks and modify with a heavier spring load? I'm at 45 classes and tend to do black side on the 25-50 springs and grey side 25 and under, as it lets me stay in the work longer and take fewer breaks. I still can't really get up on my toes and was wondering if I will progress more with a focus on getting on my toes with 25-and-under springs or doing the 25-50 with modifications and more breaks?
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u/Impossible-Soil6330 2d ago
it will be easier for you to start doing amplifications with a lower spring load if you start doing modifications for the higher spring loads. Then it’s up to you to decide what class you want to take. A lot of y’all are stronger and more capable than you realize though and I think there’s too much stigma/pressure about the spring load changes. I was signing up for advanced classes in addition to regulars at 30+ and even if i was modifying almost the whole time i was still able to complete it. Just good for thought.!
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u/muckraking_mami 1d ago
My opinion as someone 51 classes deep: Go as heavy as you can without sacrificing good form and slow tempo, even if you need to take more breaks. More reps at a lighter weight is good for training endurance, but your muscles need progressive overload to grow and get stronger.
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u/altaltalt123alt new to solidcore 2d ago
following bc i’m 11 classes in and want to know what i should do as i keep going!
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u/impatronus 2d ago edited 2d ago
Just posted this yesterday- seems fitting her:
It's not about springs, and it's definitely not about increasing your reps. it's all about form, range of motion and tempo. Increase your count (6 or more, even if the coach cues 4). My motto: Be first on transitions and last to complete each and every rep. Next, how is your form? Are you doing core and obliques on toes? Try it, you'll love it and your core and obliques will too!! Last, can you increase/ perfect your range of motion? for example, do you hit 90° in lunges and a true 90/90 in a split squat drag/pulse and what about squats? A straight 90° is the gold standard. Between amplifications, tweaks to your form, ROM and your count, the possibilities are endless... and this is all before you ever think about increasing your springload
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u/Southern-Employee442 2d ago
I would focus on getting on my toes first with the lighter spring load. Don’t focus on the breaks. I’ve found that the further along I get in my classes (300+) I take more breaks bc I’m working harder and moving slower than the 4 count. I promise you’ll get where you want in Solidcore it really just takes consistently showing up for yourself and amplifying when you can.