Thanks for Squats

We're full of turkey, taters and pie but we didn't let that stop us from getting back in the gym! Dynamic squat night came off without a hitch. Here's what got done:

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SQUATS:

Bar x10 wide

95lb x10

(145lb x2) 10x  (20-30 second rest between sets)

SEATED LEG PRESS:

100lb x10

(160lb x12) 3x

SINGLE LEG:

80lb x4 right leg only - left leg was a no go. Dropped the weight to 40lbs and banged out the next sets.

(40lb x10 ea. leg) 3x

CALF RAISES:

(105lb x12) 3x

ADDUCTOR / ABDUCTOR MACHINE:

SQUAT POSITION ABDUCTORS:

90lb x15

100lb x15

110lb x15

     *A little footnote on these. I used a different machine for these because it was off in the alcove and not easily seen. I didn't want to look like a fool if I couldn't pull this maneuver off! However, the weights are way off on this machine, probably because it's older and needs adjusting. It's about twice as much as what I can do on the newer machine, which is where I did the remainder of my inner/outer work, so take those weights with a grain of salt.  If you want to see the video of how to do this, just click here.

SEATED ADDUCTOR:

(50lb x5, 40lb x5, 30lb x5) 3x

SEATED ABDUCTOR:

60lb x5, 50lb x5

(50lb x10) 2x

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     My knees were not happy yesterday because of all the standing while I was cooking and my left knee was still protesting tonight as I was squatting those last few sets. Nothing crazy, no major pain, just naggy. Right now, sitting on the couch as I type this up, my right knee has decided to join in the protest. I mean, I'm old, cranky and tired so I shouldn't expect my body parts to be any different. I think that's also why I had to drop down to 40lbs on the single leg press. I'm fairly certain I did about 60lbs the last time I did them. Oh well. I'm just happy I got a full set 10 sets at 145lbs. 

     I'm tired and really hungry so I'm going to have some leftovers. Yes, that includes pie.