The 425 was hard, but I think I can do more. It felt like I had my form down and it just went up. It was easier than the 405s that I'd done in the past. Although I'm tempted to keep going for more DL weight, I also need to concentrate on my squats. That's still under 300. Time to move that up.
I'm not planning on doing any powerlifting, but I'm thinking of doing some strongman stuff if I can find somewhere local to train. I can't overhead press yet, so that's gotta wait a bit longer.
How much does a horizontal press translate over to vertical? I'm cleared to do horizontal pressing, so I might take some time there so I'm more ready for overhead work when the time comes.
Anyhow, my garage workout for today.
A, Sandbag Shouldering, 110lbs, 12/12/12/12
B1, Medicine Ball Pushups w/feet elevated, 10/9/8/8
B2, Sandbag BO Row, 110lbs, 14/14/14/14
C1, Sandbag Squats, 110lbs, 12/10/10/10
C2, Med Ball Slams (as hard as possible), 10/10/10/10
It was hot out today. 93 when I was working out. It was a good workout, though.
After hurting my shoulder last year I avoided overhead pressing for a while and focused on db bench press. When I finally added a vertical press back into my routine I found that I quickly progressed to heavier than I had been lifting previously. My overhead pressing seems to be limited by my triceps strength, so I see a large carryover from horizontal presses.
I'm gonna go steal and butcher one of the kids' balls to make myself a medicine ball. What kind of bag (and closure) are you using for the sandbag and is it holding up well (assuming you made it, instead of buying it)?
After hurting my shoulder last year I avoided overhead pressing for a while and focused on db bench press. When I finally added a vertical press back into my routine I found that I quickly progressed to heavier than I had been lifting previously. My overhead pressing seems to be limited by my triceps strength, so I see a large carryover from horizontal presses.
That's good to know. I'd been sticking strictly to pushups, but I've recently added DB Bench. I think my triceps are good. If I get it going, I lock it out. The start is the hard part for me. We'll see once I do a little barbell lifting again.
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I'm jealous.
I'm gonna go steal and butcher one of the kids' balls to make myself a medicine ball. What kind of bag (and closure) are you using for the sandbag and is it holding up well (assuming you made it, instead of buying it)?
My current sandbag setup is large internal bags of sand (20-25lbs each) in contractor's cleanup bags. This is the lazy way to make them. The better way is with Ross's Sandbag Construction Kit. Here's the whole article, btw. My lazy way takes less time, but you are sometimes surprised by an air pocket popping, which leads to a leak and clouds of dust until you fix it.
Mine needs to be fixed up with tape and new bags, here and there.
The outer bag is merely a big canvas bag that I found somewhere. The better way is to order one of these. Military Style Top Load Duffel. That's my next purchase, once this one starts falling apart.
what it sumo or conventional? I remember you doing 405 x 1 sumo a while back (i think..).
I bet you have the strength to squat more, squat is really a mental game that is really all about technique. Deadlift (at least conventional) is pure brute force 90% of the time hah
I always deadlift sumo style. I rackpull and snatch grip deadlift conventionally, but I can't get into a safe position for my lower back with conventional (with snatch grip, the weight is pretty light, so it's not really an issue).
I think you're probably right on the squats. Any suggestions. I'm planning to just squat more to get a good groove, but details would be appreciated.
I like to get alot of heavy lifts in for practacing form. Nothing that you are going to miss, but they should be hard. 3-5 singles at ~90% works pretty good for me.
Keep in mind the usual stuff:
-head up
-hips back
-spread knees out (if wider stance)
the most common problem i see most people have while maxing out if simply that they are not tight enough or holding enough air in their belly. while in the hole of the squat i feel like im going to pop.
You don't need to try and feel like you're going to pop
You just need to stay super tight, take in a big breath, hold it and squeeze everything as tight as possible. If you do that you should feel your blood pressure going though the roof and you would probably be going red hahaha
Frank once described it by saying you should be as tight as if somebody was going to kick you in the balls, something like that haha
I won't deadlift until next Thursday. Hopefully, they'll be better by then. If not, I'll take a break from DLing for one week and do some extra squatting, instead.
Last night's workout...
A1, Ab Rollouts, 2x10
A2, Straight arm pullover with stretch at top, 2x10
B1, Ab Rollouts, 2x10
B2, Cable External Rotation, 2x8-10
C1, Cable R Delt Raise (rope), 2x10
C2, Cable Front Raise (rope), 2x10
I remember straight arm pullovers. When I was in the Marine Corps, I was stationed aboard the USS Mt. Whitney. We were on a cruise in the North Atlantic and the ship was rocking a little. I was lifting weights. I was doing barbell pullovers when the ship rocked and the bar started to go. I pulled hard and got the bar righted. However, I literally tore myself a new one. The medics were highly amused.
Lance, you've got a milestone post coming up1 41 more. Are you writing your speech?
Last night's workout was excellent! I did drop a few things that would have torn my hands again, before they're fully heeled, but it was still a great workout.
A, Squat, 5x5 (225)
B1, DB Flat Bench, 5x5 (65/70/75/75/75)
B2, Two Point Row, 5x5 (75/80/85/85/85)
C, GHRs (10/10/10)
D, Freemotion Bent Over Curls, 50lbs (13/12/12)
Stretching, stretching, stretching
Today's ESP moment -- On the way to Starbucks, I saw a sign for a garage sale (every Saturday, it's crazy around here, and I NEVER go to garage sales). But, I thought "I want a mag trainer," and followed the sign. I turned into this long maze of condo streets, getting annoyed at how convoluted it is. But, I wanted that mag trainer! I drive up to the open garage, actually see a mag trainer for sale, make the purchase and leave. $25.
j/k
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