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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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 Deload Week|Squatastic!
Barbell back squat: 3 x 5 40% of 90% of 1-RM: 75 lb 50% of 90% of 1-RM: 90 lb 60% of 90% of 1-RM: 110 lb barbell front squat: 5 x 8, 50 lb Box squats: 5 x 8, 70 lb Walking EZ bar lunges: 5 x 8, 30 lb DB bulgarianContinue reading “Powerlifting Deload Week|Squatastic!”
Long Leg Day
I would just like to mention that today’s leg day was written down a lot harder than what I got finished within 3 hours. I know it seems like a long day, but that includes the breaks, because this week is all heavy lifting, which means longer rest periods. I don’t ever plan on beingContinue reading “Long Leg Day”
Week Two|Day Four|Powerlifting|Squats and legs
Road to Powerlifting Barbell Back Squat: 3 x 3 70% 1-RM: 126 lb 80% 1-RM: 144 lb 90% 1-RM: 162 lb, 5 rep max Box Squats: 5 x 15, 135 lb Leg press: 5 x 15, 298 lb Smith machine narrow stance squats: 5 x 15, 75 lb Walking EZ bar lunges: 5 xContinue reading “Week Two|Day Four|Powerlifting|Squats and legs”
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