Texas, week 9, volume
Warm-up:
back squat (to 5x155#)
5x5 back squat (215)
5x5 bench press (130)
2x2 halting deadlift (315)
5x3 weighted pullup (60# DB)
Squats were very tough, and I had to take longer breaks between sets (3-5? minutes). If I were smart, I'd stay at this weight next week. Bench felt good, but bar speed a bit slow on the last set.
Last set of squats, at a better angle to see knee travel (video runs out on the last rep, but I made it, I promise!). It's probably obvious that I'm tired, but the wheels really come off the bus on the last 2 reps (forward drift), so focus on the first three. What say you Scott? FWIW, I have tried to compare to many of the videos that Rippetoe himself has critiqued, but body dimensions are different enough that I can only recognize the major problems he points out in those videos.
Here's the second set from the back, better for seeing the hips and back.
2 comments:
So, from the side the squats looked pretty good. It seemed like your head was bowed down a little, but the depth was good and the bar was straight (for the first three). Also, you're initial set-up was really good. Grab the bar, and just a step back.
From the back angle, it seems like you're still having problems with the wrists bending backwards. Your bar position seems to be better through. How comfortable is it?
Yeah, I decided to leave my wrists and bar position the same as before, and make sure the knees and hip drive are working. I've seen Rippetoe tell people not to worry much bout the wrists, so I'll save that for last. Bar position has been stable for quite a few weeks now. It feels very stable, and lowering it actually feels uncomfortable (bar was sliding off my back?). I'll probably leave it where it is, but I think I could stand to squeeze my scapula together more.
Thanks for the input!
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