SamG's Log

[SamG]

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sam, lifting in running shoes is preventing you from staying back on your heels during the squat...try barefoot or maybe in chucks, didn't you buy some a while back?

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Yeah, but I found them really uncomfortable. I ordered some weight lifting shoes a couple days ago.

[SamG]

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I mention it because it looks like you took a peek there right before the forward lurch.

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Could be. I hate that mirror.

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That actually magnifies my complaint that I think the bar might be a bit forward.

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Ah OK I misread what you wrote. Get the bar further back, got it.

[SamG]

shemp, I'm watching the squat vid again, and I agree that the problem starts on the way down. I almost dip forward a bit...

Also I notice my depth isn't great on a few of those.

On the plus side, I've gone from 45 -> 115 in 6 weeks, which is great.

[Thremp]

SamG,

Maybe do below parallel box squats instead of regular squats for your warmups?

This could help you focus on sitting back more. Dunno :x

[SamG]

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I agree with shemp. Every lift should be done as fast as possible in the concentric.

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Yeah, I think I need to start my lifts more explosively, not just presses, but squats too.

I really want to learn to clean someday.

[SamG]

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SamG,

Maybe do below parallel box squats instead of regular squats for your warmups?

This could help you focus on sitting back more. Dunno :x

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I had to Google it.

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....=body_120squat

I really like this idea (except I'm going to have to find a box now, aren't I?).

[Efourdee]

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SamG,

Maybe do below parallel box squats instead of regular squats for your warmups?

This could help you focus on sitting back more. Dunno :x

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I had to Google it.

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....=body_120squat

I really like this idea (except I'm going to have to find a box now, aren't I?).

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Just use a flat bench.

[Thremp]

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SamG,

Maybe do below parallel box squats instead of regular squats for your warmups?

This could help you focus on sitting back more. Dunno :x

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I had to Google it.

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....=body_120squat

I really like this idea (except I'm going to have to find a box now, aren't I?).

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You can use almost anything. We have these ganster blue stepup things for aerobics. I use 2 typically which gives me a nice deep box squat.

If benches work use that... But for me its like a 2/3rds squat.

[SamG]

9/9 - Cardio: 30m treadmill (low to moderate intensity)

[SamG]

9/10 - Cardio: 1h15m volleyball

Our team didn't have enough players and forfeited both matches, but we still played some pick-up games. Drank beer and watched Monday Night Football with my teammates afterwards, probably negating whatever workout I got from playing.