Many of you probably have either heard of or performed the front squat. This particular exercise is great for the quads (isolation) & also helps because to keep your back straight and upright. What makes this particular exercise “harder” is because there is two variations of the hand placement (depending on your preference, either youContinue reading “The Front Squat— Exercise”
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Monday’s Workout—
Double the Trouble Today’s workout consisted of two different core lifts because Wednesday I will be out of town for an appointment so would not be able to make it to the gym (but keep in mind I will be doing bench press twice a week now) Bench press: 3 x 5 Continue reading “Monday’s Workout—”
Powerlifting — and beyond
Sumo’s and cleans Just a reminder: Sumo deadlifts are behind by a week—- so this week was a deload for sumo deadlifts. Sumo Deadlifts: 3 x 5 40% of 90% of 1-RM: 80 lb 50% of 90% of 1-RM: 100 lb 60$% of 90% of 1-RM: 120 lb Power clean: 5Continue reading “Powerlifting — and beyond”
Powerlifting Cycle 2 — Heavy loaded Squats
Week 5/ Day 4 Today’s lift was focused on squats and quad assistance work. I did heavy lifting on my squats, and noticed some improvements — so happy! I also did some ab work and cardio (changed up the cardio). I will leave a like at the bottom to my Instagram page; which will haveContinue reading “Powerlifting Cycle 2 — Heavy loaded Squats”
Powerlifting Cycle Two— Week 5
Day Three- Chest day Eh, so today’s lifting was bench press aka chest day. I had some good improvements with my reps, but fell short in my lifting when it got heavier (close to my 1 rep max), so I am going to probably start lifting bench twice a week starting Monday, because my benchContinue reading “Powerlifting Cycle Two— Week 5”
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