Warm up: EZ-Bar goodmorning 4 x 25, 20 lbs lying leg curl: 4 x 25 EZ Bar hip thruster: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Workout: Conventional deadlift: 9 x 3-6, 180 lbs (60% 1RM) — Deficit deadlift: 5 x 3-6, 180 lbs Barbell back squat (low bar, wide stance): 9Continue reading “Tuesday May 8th — Squats & Conventional deadlifts (speed)”
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Heavy squats & deadlifts
Today’s workout consisted of heavy load today with both squats and sumo deadlifts, I used low bar wide stance squats because I am working on hip mobility along with the sumo deadlift. I have noticed that what I thought was my max effort, I could have probably went up in weight on my heavier liftsContinue reading “Heavy squats & deadlifts”
Tuesday Double —
Can never be prepared for what’s to come. First time having to do squats and deadlifts on the same day, I survived. For now. I did another dynamic workout today with the two core lifts; speed, power and explosiveness. Check out the progress with my low bar — wide stance squats and sumo deadlifts;Continue reading “Tuesday Double —”
Meeting Matt Wenning — Powerlifting Legend
I was nearly shitting myself at the thought of finally meeting Matt Wenning yesterday. I started the drive early in the morning and brought a friend along for moral support and help with my nerves & anxiety. I am pretty sure, the whole drive was nothing but seemingly loud music, frequent pee breaks, and eatingContinue reading “Meeting Matt Wenning — Powerlifting Legend”
Wednesday 1RM check (conventional deadlift)
So typically I do bench press on Wednesday’s but because I missed Tuesday (which was conventional deadlifts) I decided to do deadlifts today and wait to do bench press another day. Again, I tested my 1RM max with the conventional deadlift and excelled. My form could use some sprucing up and I will continue toContinue reading “Wednesday 1RM check (conventional deadlift)”
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