Tonight's work :
Squats- tonight was a good workout on squats. A nice weight and all my reps went pretty well. No big worries here.
Bench Press- the bench went well. I am feeling good with form especially after having so much trouble with my shoulder months ago. I am getting tight and putting the weight up. Friday is going to feel massive.
Pin Presses- These are getting that bottom work on the bench and building good power off the bottom. Keeping these close to the bench weight is helping to get stronger.
RDL- Really thinking on form here. I was trying to sit back and thinking butt back, bar back, head looking forward not down and try and keep it back towards the shins. Along with back straight. Even trying to keep the toes up so I am not leaning forward. I am not feeling as sore in the back the next day but i can feel it in the glutes more. We decided it was time to stop the big number sets and do some multiple sets at 3x5 to build strength.
I got some feed back from a real veteran powerlifter on my deadlift video and he said something that I didn't expect.. I need to work on my posterior chain strength.
WTF? I have a good squat for my training lifetime (I have been lifting 18 months). My posterior chain must be strong, right?.... maybe not.
This guy does have some really respectable numbers so I am willing to take some constructive input ( I can use all the help I can get on deadlifts). After all he has been lifting quite awhile and with his numbers he must have a clue. The input is also very much appreciated. Thanks Keith.
So looking at RDLS as a strength move makes more sense. I need to strengthen my hammies, glutes and lower back. The big numbers don't really translate to the strength I need to pull a 4 plate deadlift.
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