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Good ol' back and bi day. Started off with deadlift 5x5. 1. 315 2. 365 3. 365 4. 335 5. 315. Todays focus was VERY strict form while pulling some decent weight.

 

Leg day for me. been trying to get my wrists used to doing front squats but i can only do about 2 sets and my wrists are killing me. I have tried every grip i can think of and i still cant find a good spot. Oh well legs feel like jello so its all good.

 

My leg day too... what do you mean getting your wrists used to squats? Put the bar on your traps/back then boom... Squats

 

I cross my arms while pointing my elbows straight out and let the bar sit across my neck and shoulders.

 

That's a good one too... harder on my knees so I can't do that one but it's really good for your legs

 

I havent tried that one. I am usually cleaning the bar up to my chest and than squat from there so I keep my hands on the bar. I dont have a good squat rack. Just a bar or smith machine.

 

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/squat-like-a-boss-how-to-fix-3-common-squat-mistakes.html

try the exact same thing as a squat on the smith machine...

 

Front squat. I have no issues at all doing back squats. The front squat I have to fold my wrist backwards for the bar to sit on the front of my shoulders and chest.

 

Hmmm that sucks man.. Front squat doesn't work well for me either... but it should be on your collar bone/shoulders and wrists should just keep it in place..

 

I will try getting it up higher. My elbows are atleast parrellel with the floor if not higher.

 

yeah try resting it on your collar bone and your delts, may help..

 

leg day today. none of my bitch-ass workout partners showed up so i decided to up the weight.

1 mile run, 9 minutes

squats:
185lbs - 12 reps
225lbs - 12 reps
275lbs - 10 reps

walking lunges:
90lbs - 12 reps - 2 sets

straight-leg deadlifts:
205lbs - 6 reps - 3 sets

 

Just finished a 1.5m kept a good pace but was timing myself. Good way to end the day.

 

Chest and leg day was for me yesterday. Tards were dicking around with the bench press so I had to use dumbell press for my chest exercise. I never feel like I hit my pecs hard enough with dumbell press vs barbell press.

Dumbell press:
3x10 40 lbs
6x8 55 lbs
5x5 70 lbs

I wanted to go for 80 lbs's, but I was afraid of dropping the dumbell on my face. Need a spotter.

Squats:
3x10 135 lbs
6x8 185 lbs
3x5 225 lbs

Seated leg press:
6x8 270lbs
3x3 360 lbs

I'm limping around today. My legs are crazy sore, but my arms and chest feel fine. I really need that barbell chest press to make my workout more worth while.

Taking today off, then Chest, tri's, and deadlift tomorrow.

 

Maybe try 5x5 with 80s or 90s. A little tricky getting up. I put them on my knees and rock back. Once lying down I let them sit on my chest parallel with my body. Then press up and rotate the dbs at the same time to get them into starting db press position. Or throw in some dumbell inclines. Also, flies will help destroy those pecs.

 

Nice man! Keep up that work

Did Chest and HIIT Cardio this morning.. Feeling pretty awesome

 

Today sucked my legs were so sore from yesterdays leg day. Been going a lot heavier on deads so my hamstrings hsve been super tight and sore. I think I stretched them out like 4 times today.

 

Felt great today, 225, 245, 265. Looking forward to next week working to a 1RM.