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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
OH box squats (from 10 inches)
More of the Westside-type training being used here
Speed Day uses only 1/2 of your 1 RM
Starting from the bottom position of a squat greatly increases the difficulty
Speed Day uses only 1/2 of your 1 RM
Starting from the bottom position of a squat greatly increases the difficulty
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nice work, men!
Tommy nails 355lbs
AJ gets a new PR at 285lbs
Chris gets a double bodyweight plus lift of 320lbs
AJ gets a new PR at 285lbs
Chris gets a double bodyweight plus lift of 320lbs
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Gym hours for Thurs. Oct 8
We will close at 12:30 pm tomorrow, Thursday.
Friday we should be back on regular schedule again.
Friday we should be back on regular schedule again.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
You been sentenced to "the rack"
For many people, myself included, using a power rack is a real hassle at first.
Everything seems off balance & cramped, right?
I have found that using the rack when everything is set correctly can be much safer for new lifters (especially when you are doing a lot of reps).
Is it still frustrating? YES! You bet bit is, but it is necessary.
More experienced lifters may want to just use the squat racks instead, which is fine, with one exception you need experienced spotters.
Many people are willing to spot you but don't know how to do it right or well.
The bench press has caused more injuries in gyms across the USA than just about any other exercise, so use good judgement if you decide to not use the power rack.
Happy lifting :)
Everything seems off balance & cramped, right?
I have found that using the rack when everything is set correctly can be much safer for new lifters (especially when you are doing a lot of reps).
Is it still frustrating? YES! You bet bit is, but it is necessary.
More experienced lifters may want to just use the squat racks instead, which is fine, with one exception you need experienced spotters.
Many people are willing to spot you but don't know how to do it right or well.
The bench press has caused more injuries in gyms across the USA than just about any other exercise, so use good judgement if you decide to not use the power rack.
Happy lifting :)
Check the depth on your squats
It is much better for your knees if you squat deep.
If you'd like a very detailed explanation of why, read Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" or "Strong Enough".
Both of these books cover it in specific detail.
One simple way to check your own squats is to get them on video (this better than using a mirror)and make sure the crease of the hip joint goes below the top of the knee.
For example, I took a video of my bodyweight squats earlier today to check my opwn technique. Getting deep enough with big loads starts with geting deep enough with small loads first. Cheating hinders your progress.
If you'd like a very detailed explanation of why, read Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" or "Strong Enough".
Both of these books cover it in specific detail.
One simple way to check your own squats is to get them on video (this better than using a mirror)and make sure the crease of the hip joint goes below the top of the knee.
For example, I took a video of my bodyweight squats earlier today to check my opwn technique. Getting deep enough with big loads starts with geting deep enough with small loads first. Cheating hinders your progress.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
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