FRONT SQUAT PR!

WARM UPS

Jumping Jacks x75

Push ups 2x10

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MAIN LIFT

FRONT SQUATS:

Bar x8

50lb x5

65lb x3

75lb x1

95lb x1

105lb x1

115lb x1

120lb x1

125lb x1

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFT

STIFF LEG DEAD:

(135lb x6) 2x

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ACCESSORIES

BACK SQUAT:

Wide/Mid/Narrow

Bar x10 each

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Very surprised that I got what I did on these front squats! I have always hated these. They've always hurt my wrists and felt totally uncomfortable. I knew they were coming up today though, so last night I watched some videos. I learned a few pointers and adjusted my form. Obviously it helped! I had basically no wrist pain and the only "pain" I felt was on my delts from the heavier weight resting there. I'll take that pain any day. I was going to try to get to 130lb, but I started tipping forward a little at 120lb, got a little more forward on the 125lb, and knew 130lb would be ugly as hell. That's when injuries happen so I called it quits. Add to that the fact that I have no spotter, I decided to err on the side of caution. I have a video, but I"m not posting it because I look like an over-stuffed sausage in sweats and a braid.  Sorry if anyone finds that description hurtful or offensive; it's accurate. 

The program called for SLDL as the supplemental lift today. Now, I've seen that used for single leg deadlifts but also for stiff legged dead lifts. I deduced it was the later and went for that. I've not ever done them before, so youtube came in handy once again. I think I l did them correctly, but I'll keep researching and experimenting. It also called for just 3 sets of light accessories, but I think I could have gone heavier with those squats. I'll definitely not play it so safe next time. 

I've included a couple of the videos that I used below. I like Alan Thrall and untamed Strength. There's no fluff, or overly complex or theatrical instructional videos. It's just Alan, his quirks and his knowledge. Good stuff. 

All in all, I'm feeling good and a little proud at some progress that I can see.