August 23, 2012 – Lower Body Training

Dynamic Warm-ups

18" Farmer's Deadlifts (1.5" thick handles)
52x10
102x5
142x5
192x3
232x2
282x2
302x2
322x2
342x2
362x2
382x2 PR+12lbs
397x2 PR+27lbs (6 second hold)
347x1 (6 second finger tips hold)

Hanging Leg Raises
bwx35 PR+5 reps

29 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Had a lot of aggression to get out of my system today. Upper back was doing that thing whenever I lowered the weights. Went away once I got good and angry though. This workout felt like the first one since I started my prep for Nats that felt strong. 397lbs was a big PR for me. I missed the second rep the first time around but still hit it and that to me is even a bigger plus since I rarely can repick a missed heavy lift. My entire lower back seized up from that effort though and it hurt to hold the weight so I let go of it well before my grip gave. Had to rest a good, long while to even attempt the lighter weight for the loose grip hold. Struggled to get it off the ground. Let go once I felt my calluses start to slip. Leg raises felt good with my back so tight. Going to take a while for it to calm down.