October 03, 2013 – Squat Training

Well, found out some more info on contest events. Hummer tire deadlift is going to be slightly lower than I expected (16") so I'll lower the blocks yet another inch for rest of my training. Hopefully this won't cut the numbers by much and will also have more carryover to my floor pull once I get done with the contest. The other change I don't care for is the car deadlift hold. Straps are going to be allowed. Both options can be quite draining but the straps are going to make it even more so. Grip shouldn't really fail, it's going to be midsection and upper back. I did over contest weight for close to 40 seconds without straps so it could be a long battle. Hopefully they make it heavier.

Dynamic Warm-ups

21" Axle Front Box Squats
72x10
116x5
160x5
195x5
245x3
295x5
330x3
370x10 PR+10lbs & 1 rep
295x8
295x8
295x8

Angled Leg Presses
+520x3
+620x8
+620x8
+620x8
+620x9

Chest Supported Rows
345x12
345x12
345x12

Leg Raises
bwx15
bwx15
bwx15

30 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Still watching the knee. I definitely surprised myself on the heaviest set. I knew after I hit 7 that I was going to get 10. First down set was a bit rough as I took an extended break to discuss training with another gym goer. I was most concerned about the leg press so I tried to keep from locking out my legs. Felt these in my upper hamstrings a bit. Miscounted on the last set and did 9. Rather do an extra rep than one short. Rows weren't bad and finished up with abs.