April 13, 2012 - Squat

I mentioned last time I wasn't pleased with how lifting was going. I'm trying out stuff to see if that works. Might avoid training upper body until Tuesday to see if that will be enough rest and perhaps give me enough time to sort my ideas. I'm hoping the shoulder stuff is related more to my cold than something wrong with my shoulders.

Dynamic Warm-ups

Reverse Band 21" Front Box Squats w/ Light Bands
No Bands
45x10
Add Bands (-50lbs)
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5
405x5
455x1
455x2
365x8

Safety Squat Bar Step-ups (24" Box)
65x3/3
85x3/3
100x8/8
110x8/8
120x8/8

Glute Ham Raises
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32 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Decided to do something I wanted to do. Only done reverse band box squats before and it was to a lower box and for singles. Really surprised how much a 3" difference makes in the bands, 15lbs less assistance. Other than being surprised on some sets unracking the weight, these went well. Besides the sets with 455lbs. First set it felt like I was being crushed and couldn't breathe, got one rep and then stapled on the second. Managed a double on my second attempt but breathing was still rough. Did a down set but just did reps until I felt my form start to break. Step-ups went well this time, learned from the previous workout. Glute ham raises continue to improve but I have a feeling I'll be keeping them as a bodyweight exercise like pull-ups.