Brian's Training Log

by **Mehdi** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:40 am

Knee position depends on length of thigh bone/lower leg/torso, can't really rely on that. As long as you sit back, it's ok. Video would be better of course.
If you want to get good at squats, you'll need to squat. Alternating exercises is not very good at the beginner's stage. Front squat technique is different, and has it's own issues (wrists, breathing, chest up, etc). I'd recommend staying on the squats for now, giving up on them because form is tricky isn't the way to go, just keep doing them you'll improve.

by **bpd** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:12 pm

Thanks Mehdi, I will stick with them for now.
I am enjoying the battle with myself on the squat. Never am I as conscious of the inner dialogue as when I am doing the squat. There is a little weak gremlin living inside my head. I have given him notice to quit his abode!!!
With all the other lifts I just do it!!!
Sore shoulders today for the first time. I think it maybe a combination of being near my max and my tight shoulders. I am doing the dislocation exercises but still have some way to go.

by **jdurando** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:32 pm

Replace that Gremlin in your head with this one - The only words he speaks "Squat More"

by **bpd** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:02 pm

Thanks, Just what I needed. It helps to put a face to one's enemy!!!

by **bpd** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:35 pm

Week 11 Session 1

Squat
4 x 80kg, 3 x 80kg, 2 x80kg,2 x 80kg,2 x 80kg - Not Good. Felt ok beforehand.
Bench
5 x 67.5kg - Only just pushed out rep 5 on sets 4 and 5
Row
5 x 60kg - Felt strong - not quite at my max yet.

I am still a lttle baffled by my poor squat performance because

by **bpd** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:36 pm

I have always felt strong in the legs department from all the football and squash I have played.