“With any of the above techniques the reps ought to be limited. It makes sense to apply Prof. Verkhoshansky’s depth jumps guidelines—experienced athletes should not exceed 4x10. Once or twice a week. This is exactly what Donnie Thompson, RKC, the man who has posted the highest powerlifting total of all time, 3,000 pounds, does—four sets of ten spiked swings with a 48kg “Beast” once a week.”