Cheers Dom. As long as it accentuates the glutes.
LiE's Log Part 2
- Thread starter LiE
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Interesting session today. Due to the snow I trained 11am - 12.30pm, I'd only had my breakfast shake before training 
Before starting my squats I did 5 way shoulder stretch and the 'no money drill' which really helped with my position on the bar.
Squats
60x10
90x6
110x4
130x3 - felt some discomfort in my right hip
130x3 - fine now.
160x2
180x2
185x2 - Missed a little depth on the first rep, and 2nd was grindy. Think it looks better than the 180 I did after. Video below.
180x2 - video below. Happy with the power. Not happy that a) my left knee is **** and b) my stance isn't even. FUUU!
160x2 - explosiveness
Need to work on this left knee business, it's pretty annoying.
Offset Reverse Lunges
Glute Med Bands
185x2: (video says 180, forgot to change it from the other video...)
180x2: left knee and uneven stance! FML
Left knee is probably a lot to do with the uneven stance. Speed was good though.
Before starting my squats I did 5 way shoulder stretch and the 'no money drill' which really helped with my position on the bar.
Squats
60x10
90x6
110x4
130x3 - felt some discomfort in my right hip
130x3 - fine now.
160x2
180x2
185x2 - Missed a little depth on the first rep, and 2nd was grindy. Think it looks better than the 180 I did after. Video below.
180x2 - video below. Happy with the power. Not happy that a) my left knee is **** and b) my stance isn't even. FUUU!
160x2 - explosiveness
Need to work on this left knee business, it's pretty annoying.
Offset Reverse Lunges
Glute Med Bands
185x2: (video says 180, forgot to change it from the other video...)
180x2: left knee and uneven stance! FML
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Caporegime
Nice one. I see what you mean about the knee mate, just looks like it can't push out enough?
How did you find the gym anyway, least you made it in
How did you find the gym anyway, least you made it in
Gym was pretty good. We shall see once I train at my normal time and the snow has cleared.
Caporegime
Yeah, maybe it will put off some of the Jan starters! 
I'm waiting to be told off for deadlifting or something
haha
I'm waiting to be told off for deadlifting or something
haha
I think the angle of the first vid amplifies the issue with your left knee, and it doesn't look to major, especially as your conscious of it
Speed on the 180's was very nice, especially as you were defiantly uneven in setup, and came off the rack wobbly. Looks like your getting some confidence back with your squats which is good
Speed on the 180's was very nice, especially as you were defiantly uneven in setup, and came off the rack wobbly. Looks like your getting some confidence back with your squats which is good
Caporegime
Pure gym meet asap...
joking
joking
Here's my last 160 double. Was aiming for explosiveness.
For the most part yes, just need to be careful to keep things tidy.
I need to practice squatting without a mirror in front of me. It may be a tough lesson.
I need to practice squatting without a mirror in front of me. It may be a tough lesson.
Caporegime
There is one rack without a mirror there actually
Decided to train tonight as the roads are getting pretty bad here and no idea how they will be tomorrow.
Comp prep 2 weeks out. Working up to a single at max or around 95% and keeping assistance light.
Deads
70x8
100x5
120x3
150x2
180x1
200x1
220x1
240x1 - (96% of RM) felt slow but watching the video back wasn't too bad. Form is my usual special style that seems to work.
One Arm Standing Cable Rows (per side)
23x10
27x10 - cables seem stupidly light at this new place.
Pull ups
6, 6
5 way shoulder mob and 'no money drill' + band shoulder dislocations.
Video (1080p glutes)
Comp prep 2 weeks out. Working up to a single at max or around 95% and keeping assistance light.
Deads
70x8
100x5
120x3
150x2
180x1
200x1
220x1
240x1 - (96% of RM) felt slow but watching the video back wasn't too bad. Form is my usual special style that seems to work.
One Arm Standing Cable Rows (per side)
23x10
27x10 - cables seem stupidly light at this new place.
Pull ups
6, 6
5 way shoulder mob and 'no money drill' + band shoulder dislocations.
Video (1080p glutes)
Caporegime
Indeed, went up easy as mate, more in the tank
What cable did you use?
What cable did you use?
Thanks chaps. Pretty pleased considering I don't train on a weekend and hadn't planned to do this until later in the day.
Caporegime
Should be able to get good numbers mate
Soldato
How is your gym so empty!
That's some damn fine lifting though
kd
That's some damn fine lifting though
kd
How is your gym so empty!
That's some damn fine lifting though
kd
The roads were pretty bad when I went so most people stayed in.