May 18, 2012 - ME LB

I'm done with front squats. I always give them a good try when someone better than me suggests them but I always find they either do little or do more harm then good.

Dynamic Warm-ups

18” Front Box Squats
45x10
95x5
135x3
175x3
215x3
245x3
275x1
305x1
335x1
365x1
385x1 PR+5lbs
405x1 PR+25lbs
365x1

Safety Squat Bar Goodmornings
195x3
245x3
285x8
305x8
325x8
345x8 PR+3 reps

Underhand Grip Pulldowns (straps)
125x5
150x3
180x3
230x12
230x12
230x12

23 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Interesting doing front squats instead of pulls. Even though the speed work with front squats felt off for the past three weeks, that cycle always seems to help improve my box squat. I aimed low despite using more weight for the higher box position as last time I did this height, I had all kind of issues. It all felt awful and while I did get my goal for the year on this lift, I passed out twice. Once with 405lbs and again on attempting a double/triple with 365lbs after that. Just not worth it. Back was a bit tight going into ssb gms but I felt better after warming up some. After last week, I knew I could push it some if I got into a groove so very happy to have gotten the extra set for all the reps. I was not thinking when I started pulldowns, which led to extra reps and sets. Despite that, I felt explosive and strong.