Tuesday, May 3, 2011

5.2.11 - Back Squats & Power Cleans

237.4

Strength:
Back Squats
5 reps at #135
5 reps at #185
5 reps at #225
1 rep at #245
1 rep at #265
1 rep at #285

Right now, #265 seems to be the limit that I can back squat with good form. At #285, my legs can handle the weight, but my back is totally caving at the bottom. So, the plan probably should be to start doing volume sets down in the 245 - 265 range for a few weeks and really focus on building that strength in my back. The goal should be to do a solid set of 5 reps at 285 - 300, where I'm not caving at the bottom, in the next 6 weeks or so.

Power Cleans
5 X 5 at #145

I was surprised by how easily these came up. The bar was almost flying off the ground. Next week or later this week I'll move it up to #150.

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