Bulgarian Methodology

https://d.maxfile.ro/cflbjrjitp.jpg

"Ivan Abadjiev is a school. It is simple - toil, discipline and persistence. That was a work model and a lifestyle"
-Niam Suleymanoglu

At some point this wont looks so messy. Maybe. Also later i'll put a bunch of summaries and laymens stuff here.

Just some myths:
1. The backoff sets are what build strength when using the bulgarian method.

No, maximal attempts are the most efficient way to build strength. I dont have any proof for this except for what Abadjiev says and first hand experience.

2. Abadjiev's lifters just used more drugs than everyone else.

Suck a dick faggot.

3. You have to do drugs to survive or progress under Abadjiev's system

Slight truth to this. But most people can thrive under his system easily, drugs or no drugs.

Word of God(Abadjiev):
Note: Supposedly, Abadjiev always has shitty translators. So what he does in practice is above what he says.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sVx38NJHDUVZ_qigPrd6Ye-JFuVBZWJ
^shitty translation and kind of a snoozefest
Abadjiev wrote a book that has gone untranslated according to Ian Wilson https://d.maxfile.ro/dhylkrfuxw.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bYF1dQwbDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMWjGN_lU1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErILWk6HNLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jo2fh44UMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGpgcG-He5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d09z2vkv70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iQcm11R_-c
https://youtu.be/I8mb26Hs174?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/ES-UMcRDi0Q?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
http://www.chidlovski.net/liftup/a_interview_abadzhiev_111999.asp
https://d.maxfile.ro/abcwlmrvoj.pdf
https://youtu.be/9Ffkdz34lFY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdp3vAiFP1U
https://youtu.be/XHHg8CR1zFk?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x


Books:
http://startingstrength.com/articles/bulgarian_training_moser.pdf
^This has some misinformation and paints the system a little different than i'd like.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjsr8am3dTKAhVCSSYKHa9KD0oQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.steelfactor.ru%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dattach%26section%3Dattach%26attach_id%3D462227&usg=AFQjCNEMlm05cdRXHkm-QCQFC_Wne68NDA&sig2=hv-j6aUUX3bvRagf8ZbYnw&bvm=bv.113034660,d.eWE&cad=rja
^Squat Everyday PDF by Max Perryman. Ignore the daily minimum. A maximum is a maximum.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzYwS_oe2_hySmtQRGVCSkJKSDQ/view
^Not explicitly bulgarian but has plenty of info

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3S95wx6dHW_ZUJ2aXZFakktcWs/view
Everett's book is kind of shit in my opinion, but he gives out some info aswell.


Athlete's experiences with the system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apl-xtn_wJ4
https://youtu.be/108DVB53VTg?list=PLF3C0113A0011FD0F (note: You're knees probably wont hurt on the system because you wont be training as hard as him)
https://youtu.be/STj7--eQQvU?list=PLF3C0113A0011FD0F
https://youtu.be/IXngkxm5jH4?list=PLF3C0113A0011FD0F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqxaFzrvkUo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVFOJKtigeU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChnDXmn2doI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KPynTqdvBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxjEA0NfRDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlu4qSpTxkQ
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commissioners-power-weightlifting/id968226983?mt=2#
^Donny Shankle and Ian Wilson interviews
https://youtu.be/wiIUFh7YtbM?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/GyVmcLC0bB8?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
^poop
https://youtu.be/pt9qncyfUpo?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/uwN9SqqIRAk?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/-6mRbQG-PL4?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/aPGqonDPjJU?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/ZDDzuRviFKA?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
https://youtu.be/ZMOBggNBb-M?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x
Clarence doesnt really do the bulgarian method but he's useful to argue for it
https://youtu.be/Smsmr12IXkg?list=PLqUZ1PtwV71KxF6VCMLs-V_kVm944lF-x(see 9:40)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCh4Qj3PRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWOm-1mIE6A


General Footage of Athletes using the system:
Me :^)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3C0113A0011FD0F
https://www.youtube.com/user/podiumgoldwlclub/videos
https://mega.nz/#!ExEUjSjA!xIE_KuIfXCsmyRz1d0G_cdSByYdxpGbFh4ETdmmNUjE
^Unbelievable bulgarians


Programs and stuff:
http://functionalalexch.blogspot.kr/2012/10/a-12-week-training-regimen-for-olympic.html
http://comebacksupplements.com/maxeverydaysquatprogram/
^Broz/Mende's training is so crude but my training often ends up very similar to it

I decided to not have a program written by me here. Basically lift to maximum as often as possible but dont be a retard about it. Here and there do a few singles or doubles with 94% or do it after maxing. Do heavy dubs or trips after maxing.



>powerlifting
https://d.maxfile.ro/wvgwhchspf.jpg

Things i've noticed:
1. It takes ~4 sessions to adapt to a new training stimulus
2. You make your best progress when you feel like you should take a break.
3. AM sessions help a lot
4. My technique looks the best when i'm maxing out often
5. Drink coffee before the afternoon sessions, do whatever you can to get the lift you're supposed to get.
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ5ZaZ4fk8&list=PLF3C0113A0011FD0F&index=81
In this video you can see that Abadjiev takes Hysen's laptop as motivation for making lifts. This allows him to reach higher performance and build more strength. Often people will bet on whether or not he will make a lift, putting him in a situation to get cash if he makes the lift, more motivation.
https://youtu.be/SHQvgLETJpM
7. Squatting to a max twice in one session is good for you