Squats on Squats on Squats. Journey to 500lbs!

Nice work man, wide grip bench always feels a bit stronger but I'm realizing its more techincally demanding in terms of keeping scaps back, and staying tight.

whats your normal mobility work pre-squat day?
 
I feel you 100% on bench groove. I have issues there, too.

Solid work on the squats with the aches and all, and looks like the next session is going to suck. I didn't know it was legal to make pauses over 3 reps. That **** starts fights in some cultures! Haha

It wasn't horrible today....but idk it still sucked. :o

Nice work man, wide grip bench always feels a bit stronger but I'm realizing its more techincally demanding in terms of keeping scaps back, and staying tight.

whats your normal mobility work pre-squat day?

Ya I've got some lacking internal rotation on the right side that seems to be limiting a bit. Working on it and it is getting better.

As far as pre-squat day stuff it just depends on what is feeling tight. Usually some form of Psoas, TFL, and Adductor rolling, then Oly Wall Squat (with band), and some form of external and internal hip rotation stuff (Supple Leopard style). 2 minutes holding each stretch (takes 10 minutes to stretch and the rolling is quick so maybe 15 minutes total work). Do it while I watch Netflix at night. ;)

Week 4 Day 4- August 8:​


Pause Deadlift Work up to x5 @9 1 Down Set
2-Board Bench Work up to x5 @9 1 Down Set
Deficit SLDL Work up to x 8 @9 1 Down Set


Pause Deadlift:
Warm Up-70kg x 5 x 2, 90kg x 5, 110kg x 3
125kg x 5@7
135kg x 5 @8
145kg x 5 @9
Drop
135kg x 5 @8.5


Hook grip ftw today. I couldn't find my tape (wtheck) so I had to use some crappy tape. So grip was a bit harder, BUT I didn't have any issues. Tried a little different set up today and liked it (felt it more in my legs for once). 5 reps at 2ct pauses was torture though...if you look I am shaking a bit. :lol:
[video=youtube;CuvuHkR7nU4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuvuHkR7nU4[/video]

2-Board Bench:
Bar x 10, 45kg x 6, 60kg x 5, (Add Board) 75kg x 3, 90kg x 3
97.5kg x 5 @7
102.5kg x 5 @8
107.5kg x 5 @9
Drop
102.5kg x 5 @9

Went from easy to hard fast. Set up felt good today...still working on it and fine tuning the bar path, but the 2-board hits right around where it gets funky so it is a great exercise for me right now.

Deficit SLDL:
100kg x 8 @7
110kg x 8 @8
120kg x 8 @9
Drop
110kg x 8 @8

Same weight but a rep less than last time. It wasn't "hard" and I could have probably aimed for more and matched teh e1rm of last time, but this time I did it without losing grip and my back was torched from the Pause DL earlier (so I didn't want to push it).
 
nice heavy pause work there man. thanks for the pre-squat stuff too. need to really up my day before mobilization.
 
Jealous of your home gym. Great workout bolt

Thanks. It was a big decision when I made the decision and dropped the money for most of it all at once.

That looked freaking brutal man! Nice work

They were...I edited out the part with me staring at my thumbs and then sitting down for awhile. :p

nice heavy pause work there man. thanks for the pre-squat stuff too. need to really up my day before mobilization.

No problem man. I am a fan of getting a little mobilization in at night as kind of a "winding down" for the day and helping attack a weak point while not making my workout any longer.
 
I think the two board will be a big help to your bench, too. I had a weird spot in my bench where I lost all leverage at top weight. The two board cured me of it, I predict it will do the same for you.
 
I think the two board will be a big help to your bench, too. I had a weird spot in my bench where I lost all leverage at top weight. The two board cured me of it, I predict it will do the same for you.

Hope so! Don't have them this week, but they should be back throughout the program a bit. :)

Quick note...this is supposed to be a "deload week", but based on Mike's definition of deload it doesn't look like it. Basically just 2 less exercises per week and only 3 sessions instead of 4. So lower volume, but intensity is all there. I planned to go easy, but hit PRs....oops auto-regulating. :p


Week 5 Day 1- August 11:​



Squat w/Wraps and Belt Work up to x3 @9 1 Down Set
Touch and Go Bench Work up to x5 @9 1 Down Set
Close Grip + Minis Work up to x 5 @9 1 Down Set


Squats w/Wraps and Belt:
Warm Up- Bar x 10, 70kg x 5, 90kg x 5, 110kg x 5, 130 x 3, Add Belt/Wraps 150kg x 2
165kg x 4 @6
175kg x 4 @7
185kg x 4 @8
190kg x 4 @8.5
Drop
180kg x 4 @8

Well, that went great. Wrapped a little different today and seemed to help (or I am getting used to the wraps more). Slight stance changes as well (flared the toes a bit) and tried to stay upright (already stay pretty upright). I only planned to repeat the same weights I hit 2 weeks ago, but it was way too easy. Small jump for final set (probably should have done a bit more) was still a bit easy. :)

185kg:
[video=youtube;QyAII6bttgQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyAII6bttgQ[/video]
190kg(PR!):
[video=youtube;dEXYdA0Sbms]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXYdA0Sbms[/video]


Touch and Go Bench:
Bar x 10, 45kg x 6, 60kg x 5, 70kg x 3, 80kg x 3
90kg x 5 @7
95kg x 5 @8
100kg x 5 @9
Drop
95kg x 5 @8.5


Close Grip + Minis:
45kg x 8 @7
50kg x 8 @8
55kg x 8 @8.5
Drop
50kg x 8 @8

Could have probably done more, but decided to take it easy.

Felt pretty good. Not even really tired after. Also, got Max Out from Iforce today (after my lift..smh), so I'll post a link to my log once I start that. I won't comment too much on it in here (try to keep this mostly about training), but if you have questions about it I'll answer them here or in the log once it is up. :)
 
Nice freaking squats man! How you wrapping the knees? I keep messing with going x or straight up and down, etc
 
Nice freaking squats man! How you wrapping the knees? I keep messing with going x or straight up and down, etc

Straight up and down, starting at the knee. I went a bit higher with the wraps today and didn't use the X at all (don't always use it). I also rolled them up much tighter before applying and left them on for a bit longer to try and "get used" to the discomfort.

Good work!

You told me to be patient with them and it paid off.
 
Week 5 Day 2: August 13



Competition Bench Work up to x4 @9 1 Down Set
Deadlift w/Belt Work up to x 4 @9 1 Down Set
Close Grip Incline Press Work up to x 6 @9 1 Down Set
Front Squat Work up to x 6 @9 1 Down Set

Competition Bench:
Warm up: Bar x 10, 40 x 5, 60 x 5, 70 x 4, 80 x 2
90kg x 4 @7
95kg x 4 @8
100kg x 4 @9
Drop
95kg x 4 @8.5

Felt good today. Felt real comfortable with the grip too! :D

Deadlift:
Warm up: 70 x 5 x 2, 90 x 5, 110 x 3, 130 x 2, 150 x 1
160kg x 4 @7
170kg x 4 @8
180kg x 4 @9.5
Drop
+ Straps
170kg x 4 @8

Meh. I tried to do the set up like how I did with the pauses on Friday...seemed to work great until the top set. I lost grip a bit on rep 3 and had to reset before rep 4. Wasn't super "tough", but the reset gave me more rest so I didn't want to count it as @9. I added straps for the drop just because I didn't want to risk losing grip again. Hook feels good, but had to hold on for several reps at times.

Vid of Bench (no sound because someone was on the phone while I recorded :o) and my 170kg pulls.
[video=youtube;7VOpLOlXP0Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VOpLOlXP0Q[/video]

CGIP:
62.5kg x 6 @7
67.5kg x 6 @8
72.5kg x 6 @9
Drop
67.5kg x 6 @8.5

Front Squat:
85kg x 6 @7
90kg x 6 @8
95kg x 6 @9
Drop
90kg x 6 @9

Adding a fourth exercise was rough. I was pretty shot so kept it easy and it was still tough. :(

Rest now until Friday. Overall up and down. Pressing felt great, DL mixed bag. I feel when I position right pulls are great, when I miss position even a bit, things get blahhhhh. Taking it easy, eating up, and trying to be prepared for next lift and next week. :)
 
Awesome workout bolt. No doubt adding in that 4th exercise was killer! And I feel you on the deadlift set-up nonsense. If I'm off, I'm OFF. Talking 80% feels super heavy haha.
 
Awesome workout bolt. No doubt adding in that 4th exercise was killer! And I feel you on the deadlift set-up nonsense. If I'm off, I'm OFF. Talking 80% feels super heavy haha.

Ya sucks when it happens, but one day it'll be like Squats and I'll be able to have good technique constantly. :p

Log is up if anyone cares about Max Out: Invalid Link Removed

Shot a gun for the first time in my life last night (shot ten actually). Kinda cool, but I am Batman so I don't use guns. ;)

Chilling out today, relaxing (more like working), and maybe some mobilization work as well. I am pretty sore from yesterday though.
 
Week 5 Day 3: August 15


Early lift because I am heading out of town in a bit.

2ct Pause Squat Work up to x5 @9 1 Down Set
3ct Pause Press Work up to x 5 @9 1 Down Set
Deficit Stiff-Leg Deadlift w/Belt Work up to x 8 @9 1 Down Set

Pause Squat:
Warm up: 70 x 5, 90 x 3, 110 x 2
130kg x 5 @7
140kg x 5 @8
150kg x 5 @9
Drop
142.5kg x 5 @9

That is a PR I believe. At least it is the best e1rm I've had in the last 4-5 months on Pause Squats.
[video=youtube;mKN48M712mw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKN48M712mw[/video]


3ct Press:
Warm Up: Bar x 10, 40 x 5, 60 x 3, 70 x 3
80kg x 5 @7
85kg x 5 @8.5
Drop
80kg x 5 @8.5

Was a tad tougher than anticipated, so decided to shut it down at 85 instead of making a small jump. This was pretty brutal I kept having trouble breathing haha
80kg down set:
[video=youtube;LLsBPmX5nQM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLsBPmX5nQM[/video]

Deficit SLDL:
100kg x 8 @7
110kg x 8 @8
120kg x 8 @8.5
Drop
110kg x 8 @8

My erectors and upper back are still torched from Wednesday. It is a good thing though..I feel the new DL tweaks are hitting the right muscles that weren't before. :)

I ate an awesome bison burger with sweet potato fries and a milkshake yesterday as well. About to head out to bring my youngest sister to college....gonna try and act tough, but I am pretty sad about it. :(
 
Very solid workout. Breathing in high rep pause work where you have to hold your breathe a lot is rough.

Bison burgers rock...may get one for lunch depending in the wife

You're a good dude.
 
Thanks guys. The burger was awesome....but my girls huevos rancheros with bison was even better. I was strong jelly as she ate it.

I'll be going to the beach this weekend trying to work on the tanned part of being Jacked and Tan! ;)
 
Tan is a mindset my brotha! Don't forget to hit some high rep pushups and curls before you hit the open air! Best foot forward and all that.
 

Week 6 Day 1- August 18:​



Squat w/Wraps and Belt Work up to x4 @9 1 Down Set
Competition Bench Work up to x4 @9 1 Down Set
Overhead Press Work up to x 6 @9 1 Down Set

Squats w/Wraps and Belt:
Warm Up- Bar x 10, 70kg x 5, 95kg x 5, 115kg x 5, 135 x 3, Add Belt/Wraps 155kg x 2
170kg x 4 @7
180kg x 4 @8
192.5kg x 4 @9
Drop
182.5kg x 4 @8

Felt pretty good so I pushed the weight up a tad. I feel a little more powerful with a slight form tweek (a tad more upright) with the wraps, but this made me feel I was a little high on the reps (I am at a horrible camera angle so I couldn't tell). They felt good though when I hit the right groove. Walk out and set up is improved with wraps, which is paying off. I'll post a vid of today's training at the bottom, but here is a comparison of the position last week, today's top set, and my down set today (for comparison purposes):
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Competition Bench:
Bar x 10, 40kg x 6, 60kg x 5, 70kg x 3, 80kg x 2
90kg x 4 @7
95kg x 4 @8
100kg x 4 @8.5
Drop
95kg x 4 @8

Bench finally is starting to feel comfortable. I am making efforts to "enjoy" it more to try and help build some progress. This new grip feels great, but I do need a bit more "upkeep" to make sure my shoulders/scapula don't start to hate me.

Overhead Press:
40kg x 6 @7
45kg x 6 @8
50kg x 6 @9
Drop
45kg x 6 @9

Weakling presses. :p

Today's top set and down set for Squats and Bench:
[video=youtube;wjR23jRVBG0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjR23jRVBG0[/video]
 
Another great session bolt. You seem to gaining some steam up in here. Aware me, when's your next meet?

8 weeks from this past Saturday. I am getting really excited and my training is going very well. I can taste 500lbs Squat being toppled. :D
 
Jeewiz, nice freaking squats and solid bench, too


Tie goes to the lifter on depth :)
 
Week 6 Day 2- August 19:​



Deadlift w/Belt Work up to x4 @9 1 Down Sets
3ct Pause Bench Work up to x2 @9 1 Down Set
Pause Squat Work up to x 6 @9 1 Down Set


Deadlift w/Belt:
Warm Up-70kg x 5 x 2, 90kg x 5, 110kg x 5, 130 x 3, 150kg x 2
Add Belt
160g x 4 @7
170kg x 4 @8.5
Load Drop
160kg x 4 @8*


I am feeling pretty crushed from the Squat PR yesterday. Glutes are shot, so my lower back felt a bit stiff and was picking up more work than I would like. Quads are also demolished so I felt like zero leg drive. Got a blister (that popped) and my thumb nail was all bloody after the 170kg. I could have probably still hit 180kg (same as last week), but I really didn't feel like pushing it and decided to be conservative and not let the ego get into it.

*Down set I did a bit different. Since I was having trouble for some reason today (on everything it seemed) I reset on each rep to try and do a better job getting initially set. No idea if this made things easier or harder than usual or just a wash. Wasn't too bad, but I got the work in today and just going to try and forget about it and re-group next time:
[video=youtube;FCrY1kT11bQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCrY1kT11bQ[/video]

Mats were in a different spot so check out the train set behind me and all the other random crap in the basement. :lol:

3ct:
Bar x 10, 40kg x 6, 60kg x 3, 70kg x 2
85kg x 2 @7
90kg x 2 @7.5
95kg x 2 @8
100kg x 2 @9
Drop
95kg x 2 @8.5

Felt like I couldn't get set to save my life. So the fact I hit 100kg (ties PR) is almost a miracle and quite the accomplishment. ;)

Pause Squats:
90kg x 5
110kg x 3
130kg x 4 @7
140kg x 4 @8
150kg x 4 @9
Drop
140kg x 4 @8

Ok so if you can't tell today was an off day. I have no idea why (I was pretty exhausted by this point so guess my brain stopped working), but I did 4 reps instead of 6s. Blah. These were tough and much harder at the end compared to last week at the beginning of the lift. Either way I though I was taking it easy and hitting total bottom on these reps, but did the wrong prescribed reps. :(

Dear Diary,
Let us pretend 8/19/2014 never happened. Worst lifting day of the cycle so far. Not horrible though and I didn't get upset, so let us just erase it from memory. ;)
 
Oh PS I did some grip work (120kg) on Deads too. Forgot that. :o
 
Tears, no fears Bolt haha


I personally feel a big squat takes a lot from a conventional pull...at least anecdotally it does for me. You're more man then me, you gutted that sucker out.
 
Tears, no fears Bolt haha


I personally feel a big squat takes a lot from a conventional pull...at least anecdotally it does for me. You're more man then me, you gutted that sucker out.

Ya I am noticing it especially after wrapped sessions. Friday's deadlift work doesn't seem as bothered by assitance squat work, but the wraps seem to get me using my glutes more and making DL a pain. :lol:

You still got the work in buddy. Interesting how you pull the slack out of the bar for deads, I'm going to try that

Ya I've been trying a bit more "violent" (today wasn't too violent tho) because there is like zero slack in my power bar. I seem to get the bar to float on most of my warm ups with it and when done right I really get a good position. When I don't do it right it sucks.
 
Congrats on the squat PR! Nice work on deads, even though you had an off day. you just gotta get through those. you dont exactly have a lot of em haha. resetting on each rep of deads, feels like it takes a lot out of me, but i always get in a better position which in turn makes the weight move better. just always feel dead after it. deads crush my spirit and soul most days anyways haha.
 
Ok so I'm out of town again and no comp with regular access. I'll be able to update when I get home in several days.


It's insanely hot in the gym here, but I crushed 365lbs for a 2ct pause squat double for a nice PR.

Have a job interview tomorrow then I'll be hitting some deficit deadlifts. That is if I don't melt away right now. Blahhhhhh
 
Ok so I'm out of town again and no comp with regular access. I'll be able to update when I get home in several days. It's insanely hot in the gym here, but I crushed 365lbs for a 2ct pause squat double for a nice PR. Have a job interview tomorrow then I'll be hitting some deficit deadlifts. That is if I don't melt away right now. Blahhhhhh

You're making it work.

Kill that interview bolt.
 
You're making it work. Kill that interview bolt.

Thanks! I can't remember the last time I actually had a real interview for a job haha

Also weighed 166lbs pre-workout today. I'm kinda surprised as I look really lean so thought I was smaller. Could be due to weighing in at 4 today though. :o
 
Ok so I am finally back (first time on my computer in forever).

Coupe notes...
1) I weighed again earlier in the day and I am still 165lbs.
2) I'll have a ton of updates to do after I get this mornings lift in.
3) Check out my muscle ups (first time ever trying...I was bored after a workout and wasn't dead for once). Inb4anger...ya I am in a Crossfit box, no I don't Crossfit (haven't done any of their workouts), but whenever I am not home I train at Crossfit facilites. Most of the owners I've met are real nice and let me drop in pay a little bit, think my powerlifting stuff is cool, and the gyms tend to have pretty legit equipment. Don't hate on my form, I had no idea what I was doing. :lol:
[video=youtube;h8vEWOgn-Vs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8vEWOgn-Vs[/video]
I did 4 there, then did another set of 4 with out stopping in between each. I want to do some strict next (if I am honest I really like gymnastics stuff...crazy strength in those athletes that makes me super jelly).

Ok the end I need to go squat now. ;)
 
and i thought you were a powerlifter :(

hahah just kidding man, muscle ups are freaking hard. i college i could hit 20 strict pull-ups, but like 2 knipping muscle ups.
 
Week 7 Day 3: August 21


Afternoon lift (not used to this) and gym as HOTTTTTTT.

2ct Pause Squat Work up to x2 @9 1 Down Set
Touch and Go Bench Work up to x 2 @9 1 Down Set
Close Grip Floor Press Work up to x 8 @9 1 Down Set


Pause Squat:
Warm up: 145lbs x 5, 195lbs x 4, 235lbs x 2, 275lbs x 2
325lbs x 2 @7
345lbs x 2 @8
365lbs x 2 @9
Drop
350lbs x 2 @8.5

PR. Felt pretty good too...I also bottomed these out like I tend to do with higher rep (lower weight) pause squats...so quality PR here. :D

TnG Bench:
Warm Up: Bar x 10, 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 185lbs x3, 205lbs x 2
215lbs x 2 @7
225lbs x 2 @8
235lbs x 2 @8.5
Drop
225lbs x 2 @8

CGFP:
155lbs x 8 @7
165lbs x 8 @8
175lbs x 8 @8.5
Drop
165lbs x 8 @8

Week 7 Day 4- August 22:​



Deficit Deadlift Work up to x2 @9 1 Down Set
Bench + Chains Work up to x2 @9 1 Down Set
Pendlay Row Work up to x 8 @9 1 Down Set




Deficit Deadlift:
Warm Up-145lbs x 5, 195lbs x 3, 235lbs x 3, 275lbs x 2, 315lbs x 2
345lbs x 2 @7
365lbs x 2 @8
385lbs x 2 @9
Drop
365lbs x 4 @8.5


Felt pretty good. No grip issues, felt smooth, just didn't have any tape to see what it looked like.


Bench + Chains:
Bar x 10, 95lbs x 5, 135lbs x 5, + Chains x 3, 165lbs x 2
185lbs x 2 @7
195lbs x 2 @8
205lbs x 2 @8.5
Drop
195lbs x 2 @8.5

Was setting up to do something else (didn't know the gym had chains) and someone provided chains. Saved my life (lol kinda).


Pendlay Row:
135lbs x 8
155lbs x 8 @7
165lbs x 8 @8
175lbs x 8 @9
Drop
165lbs x 8 @9



Was pretty happy with how last week ended. I brought my bar (I didn't want to lift on an Oly bar), which helped. The bench set up at this gym isn't ideal, so numbers are always down a tad, so I was happy how this went. I'll update today's lift a little later (busy again....).
 
Feeling lazy. I'll probably update tomorrow. I did hit 440lbs (200kg) x 3 today though on my wrapped squats. So boom! Not gonna lie I was a little intimidated, but it felt easier than I expected. :o
 
Damn dude, your like a little muscular coil just blowing weights up! Haha

Thanks! Still trying to maximize these wraps...the top set I had them wrapped real tight and felt I was a little high (again?). Still very happy with progress...bench is moving up again too (but my phone fell over during my top set...rageeee).
 
Thanks! Still trying to maximize these wraps...the top set I had them wrapped real tight and felt I was a little high (again?). Still very happy with progress...bench is moving up again too (but my phone fell over during my top set...rageeee).

I hate when that happens. And your form is awesome so I'm sure you'll get a better depth with some more practice
 

Week 7 Day 1- August 25:​



Squat w/Wraps and Belt Work up to x3 @9 2 Down Set
Competition Bench Work up to x3 @9 2 Down Set
Overhead Press Work up to x 6 @8 Repeats 4 Down Sets


Squats w/Wraps and Belt:
Warm Up- Bar x 10, 70kg x 5, 95kg x 5, 120kg x 5, 140 x 3, Add Belt/Wraps 160kg x 2
180kg x 3 @7
190kg x 3 @8
200kg x 3 @9
Drop
190kg x 3 @9
180kg x 3 @8

Boom. Felt solid. Probably high, but 200kg on my back didn't feel "heavy" and I gained confidence with each rep. :)

Competition Bench:
Bar x 10, 40kg x 6, 60kg x 5, 75kg x 3, 85kg x 2
95kg x 3 @7
100kg x 3 @8
105kg x 3 @9
Drop
100kg x 3 x 2 @8, 9

Felt nice here again. Bench groove with widened grip is improving.

Overhead Press:
40kg x 6 @6
45kg x 6 @7
50kg x 6 @8
Repeat
50kg x 6 @9
45kg x 6 x 3 @7.5, 8, 8.5

Better compared to last week.
 
Week 7 Day 2- August 26:​

Deadlift w/Belt Work up to x3 @9 2 Down Sets
2ct Pause Bench Work up to x3 @9 2 Down Set
Pause Squat Work up to x 6 @8 Repeats 4 Down Sets

Deadlift w/Belt:
Warm Up-70kg x 5 x 2, 95kg x 5, 120kg x 5, 140 x 3
Add Belt
160g x 3 @7
170kg x 3 @8
180kg x 3 @9
Load Drop
170kg x 3 @9
160kg x 3 @8

Blah. Deadlifts are in the trash, gutter, basement, whatever horrible place you want to call it, right now. I just can't get it to click. My warm ups today felt GREAT. Then I got to the top set and it all went to crap. I tried going over under again on my first drop set (since I was frustrated) and that just isn't happening...my form gets worse with it (can't set the lats well...blah). Then my final set today felt the best. I just need to learn to recreate the right set up, because when I do I feel good, when I don't it is horrible.

Maybe all these Squat PRs the day before are just leaving me wrecked?

2ct Bench:
Bar x 10, 50kg x 6, 70kg x 3, 80kg x 2
90kg x 3 @7
95kg x 3 @8
100kg x 3 @9
Drop
95kg x 3 x 2 @8, 9

Solid again. This wider grip has a different strength curve...but I kind of like it (they just move slower, but I feel I can push through it better). Even if I am not a ton stronger on bench currently I am making progress and mentally I feel confident.

[video=youtube;Hs2zIlNOoHk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs2zIlNOoHk[/video]

Pause Squats:
120kg x 6 @6
130kg x 6 @7
140kg x 6 @8
Repeat
140kg x 6 @9.5
130kg x 6 x 2 @8, 9
120kg x 6 @8.5 (I dropped the Oly shoes and did this in flatter shoes...idk why I just wanted to try it and there were so many sets I needed some change haha...I did almost fall on my butt the first rep :o).

Top set:
[video=youtube;Jp4bjuDCmYM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp4bjuDCmYM[/video]

Flats:
[video=youtube;ICU8ODcVK3Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICU8ODcVK3Y[/video]


So much volume I wanted to pass out after it all. Pray for me. :p
 
1. You can see on video how you are able to grid through reps nicely on bench with the new grip.

2. Dat depth on the pause squats

3. Dat depth with flat shoes was deeper? But less sturdy.

Sorry for counting at you haha
 
Haha no problem counting at me...I write posts like that a lot.

Bench feels good I am glad I decided to experiment wider. Hopefully with more back work I can get even better positioning as well.

Didn't even look at the depth comparison...could be due to the heeled being my top (heaviest) set and the flats being at the end after I'd been hanging out in that position (stretched myself a bit?). Honestly I still don't know why I wanted to do it, but I think it was just to see if I could still recreate my form without the shoes. :o

In case anyone is wondering my quads are beyond sore right now. I wanted to stay in bed this morning....
 
Haha pauses kill my quads too, and good point on the weight difference.

How are you going about more back work? Is it taking over some upper movement? On GPP days?

Just curious.
 
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