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Kreeeee · 28 Mar 2013 at 21:12

That's what I meant. I used strict press, incorrectly, instead of ohp.

Kreeeee · 28 Mar 2013 at 21:32

Right, changing that to a pure ohp.

Kreeeee · 28 Mar 2013 at 21:37

So, bullet point for next time.

Squat:
No accessories
Bar lower on back

Ohp:
Just do ohp

Dead:
Stop between each rep

Any other key notes?

Kreeeee · 28 Mar 2013 at 22:01

I'm tempted to drop across the board to focus on form.

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 00:48

I'm used to that, I've been on OcUK long enough to figure out that's how things work

Got a squat, bench and bor session tomorrow so I'll take more videos. I wreck from rock climbing today though

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 18:01

Had a great session today, had bags of energy as I had breakfast for the first time in years. Tried the suggested changes to the squat and will post up videos when I get back from the movies.

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 21:29

Update from today's session:

Bench_20130329_70Kg

BOR_20130329_67.5Kg

Squat_20130329_97.5Kg

I didn't notice any difference with the squats, except that without the (I'm not going to use moronic terms for it) foam pad it really aggravates my psoriasis.

Also did 1x90Kg bench just to see if I could as 70Kg on that felt like I was nowhere near my max.

I'll also update the OP.

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 21:58

Cheers. I use the catchers to know when I go deep enough, but if I'm touching them every time then I must be able to go lower!

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 22:03

How much deeper should I be aiming for?

I can do 1 leg body weight squats until my arse literally touches the floor, so I can go as deep as the floor and get up again but I don't think that would be very healthy with weight added.

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 22:39

They are elitist terms, and I don't think people who use them have any right to claim I'm on a high horse

I'll be moving the catches down a notch next time, but I'm not sure how low I should be aiming to go, any thoughts?

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 23:08

Watching the videos posted by Chris in this thread at the moment.

Kreeeee · 29 Mar 2013 at 23:50

I appreciate the advice, and have taken it on board by dropping the foam padding, I just don't appreciate the completely unnecessary terms used.

I've never done 1 legged squats as part of an exercise routine, they were part of a physio regime to fix a kneecap issue I used to have. I just used them as an example of me being flexible enough to reach the floor during squats.

I don't know the benefits of the different kinds of squats so please feel free to share your knowledge

Kreeeee · 30 Mar 2013 at 15:30

Overhead squat looks mental, I think I'd break myself trying that!

The other 3 all look interesting so I might start with low bar and cycle the others once I stop progressing.

Kreeeee · 30 Mar 2013 at 17:54

Aesthetics definitely isn't my goal with this psoriasis, I have no plans to be topless/lacking clothes anywhere!

If it helps, I just really get a kick out of going to the gym, and like challenging myself and seeing progression in everything I try.

Kreeeee · 30 Mar 2013 at 18:00

Will do, cheers.

Kreeeee · 30 Mar 2013 at 21:39

I think I need to learn the basics first. Maybe when I change from 5x5 I'll be more adventurous.

Kreeeee · 31 Mar 2013 at 15:24

Kreeeee · 2 Apr 2013 at 20:53

Update time!

This may be the last update I do for a while as I have started photo-therapy for my Psoriasis, which takes up 3 evenings a week.

The squats are 2" lower than my last video, just kissing the bars on the next notch down, and the OHP's are straight OHP's (much harder) so I will need to drop on those next session.

100 5x5 Squat and 125 5x5 Deadlift with tons left in the tank

Kreeeee · 2 Apr 2013 at 22:05

Cheers, it will be 7 weeks until I get back to a normal routine.

Kreeeee · 16 Apr 2013 at 21:03

First day back in the gym in 2.5 weeks:

Got my body fat checked too, lost some weight/body fat with the 4 mile trek to the hospital 3 times a week and snacking less: