Thursday, May 22, 2014

Leg Day - Need to Correct Squat Form

I used my phone to video my squats and was not happy with what I saw. The bar is getting low and traveling in a straight line but my ass needs to go lower. After talking with a coworker the potential fix is that my feet are not wide enough. I will apply this technique correction on my next leg day.



I also feel that I need an overall break from 5x5 maximum sets. I am seriously considering doing my 5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 on all major exercises for a while until I am ready to get back to 5x5. Maybe once my 5th set 6 rep high equals my 5x5 high then I can go back to 5x5 and increase weight.

Warm Up:

Leg Routine - Do 1 set at ½ weight for ten reps to warm up and focus on form, then 5 sets of 5 reps each at max weight.


Notes / Results:
  • Time: 65 minutes
  • Weight: 195

  • Step Ups
    • Previous high: 3@60
    • Sets: 45, 50, 55, 4@55, 55
  • Squats
    • Previous High:3@165
    • Sets: 135, 145, 135,145,145 **kept weight low since I was not happy with my form. Correction to come
  • Deadlift
    • Previous High: 275
    • Sets: 15@135, 12@145, 10@155, 8@165, 6@185
  • Finisher: 30 Burpees

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