Usually 'split squats' are really 'bulgarian split squats' which is where you put your back foot on some bench or box and then bend the front leg.
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yep. For some reason, the barbell versions are a lot more challenging to me, so i'm using those for my unilateral work now. Progression progression.
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I thought that was a static lunge lol.
Like i say below...i think static lunge/split squat is the same, at least that's what i call it. One leg squat= foot out in front of you and squat, bulgarian split squat=back foot on a bench, split squat=lunge stance and squat like that w/ focus on glutes.
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Usually 'split squats' are really 'bulgarian split squats' which is where you put your back foot on some bench or box and then bend the front leg.
when i do split squats, it's like jill says. A static lunge. A bulgarian split squat is where you put the foot on the bench like you said. That's my terminology at least?
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I've been working on my split squats. I'm slightly uncoordinated it seems.
I tried bulgarian split squats last night and it was comical.
Yep, when i started doing split squats months ago, i had to really focus on balance. It gets better though. Not sure if you're using DBs, but they are a lot easier (at least for me) to balance than a barbell. I think it has to do w/ having your arms at your side, with the weight closer to the ground. I dunno.
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never tried them, but they sound bad (brutal). I remember bigd doing lunges held in a front squat position and those sounded like the worst exercise ever
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I think all this unilateral stuff is a bit overrated.
i used to think so, but it, along with foam rolling and mobility stuff, is what keeps my hips loose. I notice a huge change in how they feel if i skip a few weeks.
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i agree frank. although they do have some strength gains.
Yesterday (thrus):
10" log:
did my 5/3/1 sets, up to 135x1, and then an additional rep at 145x1.
DB Presses:
50x12x4
50x10
Chins
Lots of external Rotator work
I'm probably going to be changing around my overhead training for awhile. The rack position on the log is irritating my bicep a bit, so i'm going to switch to mostly speed work with a fat bar, and possibly some accommodating resistance with these, since i did this a few years ago, and it seems like the only thing that really helped my press.
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I'm probably going to be changing around my overhead training for awhile. The rack position on the log is irritating my bicep a bit, so i'm going to switch to mostly speed work with a fat bar, and possibly some accommodating resistance with these, since i did this a few years ago, and it seems like the only thing that really helped my press.
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i tweaked my arm a few weeks ago, and for some reason, the rack position irritates it around the bicep area. It's getting significantly better though, and should be fine in a few weeks. The press doesn't hurt at all.
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Deadlifts:
210x5
245x5
275x8
so easy, but back was getting out of position. Left a lot in the hole here. My deadlift form is feeling really great recently. Lots of power off the floor, staying in good position, and making lockout easy. Plus, all my pulls have been double overhand, no straps.
Yoke:
360x lots of sets
Tire Flips:
5-7 flips round robin style
Chins:
bwx2x5
then went next door and did some lighter pump stuff...
Hammer CSR: 4x8-10
Reverse Hypers: bwx4-5 sets
Grip Machine: LOTS of sets up to 125x3
Leg Press: up to 2 plates+25x10 really easy
polished it off w/ a pumpkin spice latte and a qdoba breakfast burrito with mexican chorzo, steak, eggs, potatoes, and tomatoes. Best thing ever. Around 1K calories.
Diet is going well. down to around 203 yesterday.
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I can't understand why they don't make a sugarfree syrup on that one. NFW am I drinking a full calorie one. Your breakfast sounds ridonkulous.
Oh, and nice w/o.
i dunno. it's more like a sauce rather than a syrup, so maybe that has something to do with it? You need to splurge and just get a full calorie one, w/ whipped cream and spice on top. I've only had 2 so far this year. Would definitely be drinking them more if they weren't 4 bucks a pop!
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a guy here got a yoke, we loading it pretty heavy and did a few runs. I had a hell of a time keeping the thing from not swinging. I could see yoke walks helping my squat.
Then of course we had to load up all the plates on it and do 1/16th squat lol.
a guy here got a yoke, we loading it pretty heavy and did a few runs. I had a hell of a time keeping the thing from not swinging. I could see yoke walks helping my squat.
Then of course we had to load up all the plates on it and do 1/16th squat lol.
Yep. They are pretty fun... especially when you don't have to do a big squat to get the weight up. Chad just got new loading pins so i can pick it up from the right height. Before, i was doing them from a pick of someone who's 5'10" or so. It really sucked.
One key to keeping it from not swinging is to grab the sides and pull them together. Keeps things a lot more stable. Some people hold it like a squat (hands on the crossbar), but hands on the side is far superior, IMO.
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Axle split jerk:
115x3
130x5 (my rep pr is 6. not bad)
115x3
120x3x2
Blast Strap pushups:
bwx10x4
BA Chins:
10x3
PMSH: 3x10
Overhead squats w/ broomstick throughout workout.
Split jerk feels a lot better than power jerk for me. I'm able to get under the weight a lot quicker, and i'm not locking the weight out, and rather catching it like i should be. I think i'll stick with this for awhile and see where it takes me.
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Axle jerk out of rack:
110x3
120x2
130x2
140x3
130x3
115x5x2
Chins:
ba: px5, mx5
bwx5 (i think this may be a pr)
mx5x2
BS Pushups:
bwx12x3
Rotator work
GUNZ work.
good workout. I have my chinup form down. Before i was pretty much pulling straight up, but now i lean back a bit, and i am able to keep good form and feel my lats working a lot harder than my arms...
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