The Todd E Hamer Project

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Greetings,

This is a wonderful idea for a number of reasons, Todd. First, I am

well aware that Mel and the WSB gang had formed an " alliance " of

sorts. Most of it was surely an endeavor of " profiteering " , but I am

sure many are unable to allow themselves to see that. So, out of no

disrespect to Mel or the WSB gang(and to save my breath from That

discussion), I will take you up on your offer to stand point-proven

at the end of the day- this should give me the opportunity

to " practically display " a few things to the group at the tail end of

all of this(circumstantially).

In other words, it's much better than entrapping oneself in pointless

discussions like 'my search engine only shows one answer to the

Einstein IQ Test, what gives?'. Better than training some guy whose

results are " like clockwork " because that would severely dampen our

accomplishments together(note: I'd still like to help you out,

buddy...just send me a video of you lifting these 1RM's you speak of

to my email and I'll work with you). And definitely better than

debating with someone whose already made their mind made up! At

worst, people will be able to see that where most systems begin to

stall or fail that my system doesn't even stutter.

Unless, of course, the WSB system is not agreed, by this forum, as

being a decent comparison? Unless, of course, the naysayers believe

that Todd and I are " one and same " (I wouldn't put that past a few of

the 'fine chaps' of this fine group). However, Todd, both you and I

will separately and similarly argue that the WSB system is probably

the most popular powerlifting system available at this time...and

many will feverishly argue that it is the best training system for

powerlifters to date. Correct? And even though many

powerlifting/strength/sport training systems have been brushed aside

on numerous occasions by Mel and this forum(dating back to well

before I was a member), it is hard to formulate an appeal when the

opposition produces better results! Am I correct? So I will gladly

rush your results beyond their more recent stagnations, or at least

open up your eyes as to what I consider 'results' versus what is

popularly considered results.

To touch on note that further, a " high school " strength coach from

North America wrote me recently, boasting about how wonderful his

program is and how wonderful his results are. 'After all', he

said, 'I've got a 17 year old benching 408 lbs and cleaning 282

lbs!' Further research(I requested his " progress sheets " that one of

his athletes so kindly offered) and found that this athlete whom

benched 408 did so the " first semester " , just after working out under

the auspicious of his own, self-formulated workouts. His " third

semester " results clearly showed a current 395 bench! And the clean

results? The semester breakdown, 1-3, looked like this: 275, 265,

282. Hmmm, interesting, huh; especially since each " semester " is

noted on the sheet as being 9 weeks long. A reported 13 lbs loss in

bench press strength and a 7 pounds increase in clean weight over 18

weeks is NOT what I would consider great results...I would concur

with the coach, however, that he is fortunate to work with some

wonderfully " gifted " individuals.

Moving on, it is anticipated, based on the general character of the

boisterous few in this group, that regardless of what results you

accomplish whilst training under my guided systematics that they will

be robbed from their degree of accomplishment. So in anticipation of

this, I welcome anyone reading this to present a reasonable offer to

Todd and myself. My offer? I call out the " Lucia's " , " 's " ,

and " Loopy's " (inference made) to present Todd with coaching and

training advice via the internet for 4 weeks. Since Todd has just

finished a meet, we have a perfect point of reference....agreed?

Then, I will mop up the mess for the second 4 week block! Unless, of

course, one of you would like to try and progress him after I have

dealt with him- and assuming that Todd would accept your offer?!?!

So in alleviating the " false justifications " of why my system worked

on the tail end of this all, I call you out to deal with him first.

With this in the known, everyone should recognize you as stubborn to

adjust, otherwise. That is, if you shy away from the challenge now

and then Todd receives the great advancements that I give him, the

forum should agree that Driscoll should assume all rights to mute

your further comments relating to this " Project " , with this in no way

reflecting poorly on our wonderful moderator's behalf.

With that said, and assuming not many will head the call; Todd, you

may email me to begin. However, it is something that I was going to

tell Todd but I will make it clear now so that he doesn't seem

defiant in the end, I will only work with him if he does not agree to

restrict his sharing of information to results only(progressions or

regressions). That saying, since the only response of the 6 000 plus

members of the list was one individual who presented us with a

watered down and poorly constructed version of iso-parametrics (thank

you for prefacing that for me, but a method is not a system dear

friend), I will also reserve the right to share anything other than

result of method from the group. Of course, Todd, seeing as you

aren't an athlete of mine, I will not make you sign the extensive

confidentiality agreement that is standard practice at my compound.

Meaning, even though I stand against using " results " to get the word

across " enemy lines " , it is apparent that this is the only way to

break the barriers of traditionalism with this group- especially

considering the nature and development of this groups " personality " .

Assuming the delay in responses, you are more than welcome to email

me now, Todd, to get rolling in the right direction...all takers will

have to drive behind me, figuratively and literally(I changed my

mind, I want to get going with this)! That's right, I called you

out; and if that doesn't get your blood boiling, sports fans, than I

don't know what else I can do!

Last note: if you'd be so kind, Todd, will you please post your

results from this past meet on the forum...or, better yet, if there

is a link to the meet results for us to look at on the internet,

please present us with that. Also, it would help if you have a

fellow member of ST enter the discussion; one whom can validate

your " pre- and post-tests " ...is this possible? Also, it is probably

wise to vanquish any use of powerlifting gear. In today's day and

age of powerlifting, someone can simply better their technique with

their gear, or simply get better gear, and add 20 or 30 kg or more

(besides, I'd hate for you to come across the 'problem' of being

unable to touch with 300 kg or more)! since the most reliable

comparison comes from gearless lifts(hopefully this is agreed by the

forum?) then we should only compare those lifts, in priority, and you

can post geared lifts in addition if you'd like. This means: no

straps, wraps, suits, or even boots that may give you an advantage on

the platform. A simple shorts and t-shirt set up should do, whilst

still abiding by the traditional rules of powerlifting(i.e. hip

breaks parallel, bench must come to a halt before being pressed out,

etc). This is where the third party comes in; he/she will need to

validate all of this for us. Especially since there is no way that I

am assured that you are out there as an " indiscriminate judge " . So, to

insure the validity of the results to the group and to myself, please

adopt a " judge " that has been a member of the ST forum for at least a

few months now(I believe DD can check this?). That's it for now...I

think we are ready to roll!

Evolution,

Dietrich Buchenholz

Hamburg, Germany

" Todd E Hamer " wrote:

> DB,

>

> I have a way to solve this problem of communication between group

> members. I am willing to offer myself for your training. What I

> mean by this, is that you tell me what to do and I will do it. I am

> saying this for numerous reasons.

>

> First, I am an avid powerlifter who

> follows the westside protocol closely and I have read your articles

> for Dave (even though they confuse me). Second, I am a strength

coach

> and I try anything once (but always with myself before my

athletes). I

> realize that we are across the world from each other but I am

curious

> as to what you are trying to say. My background is I am a

powerlifter

> (competing next Fri). I have squatted 500, benched a pathetic 320 &

> pulled 465. We are hoping these numbers improve at the next meet (I

> will keep you updated on that). But, if you teach me your system I

> will try to implement it for my next meet (I try to compete at

least

> 3 times per year). Current BW is 171 (just dropped to 165 weight

> class). I think this is a far way of assesing a program. What do

you

> think???

>

> Todd E Hamer

> Poughkeepsie, NY

>