21/03/11

Squat - week 1 cycle 1

Calf press
140kg * 12, 12, 12, 12

Box Squat
Bar * 5, 5
40 * 5
60 * 5
80 * 5
100 * 5
110 * 5
120 * 5

GHR
BW * 12, 12, 10, 10

Dumbbell Hamstring curl
10 * 12
12.5 * 12, 12

Sled curls - Sled extensions (superset)
60kg * 6 sets

Today was the first day returning to squatting after one and a half months. It felt good and I was able to keep my back tight without any pain, surprisingly. Another pleasant surprise is that I think I haven't lost much strength. 120kg moved fast, and i was able to accelerate and lockout pretty easily. We shall see how the next few weeks go.

Was experimenting with the Dumbbell hamstring curl to find the best foot holding position and body angle such that I could keep the tension on the hamstrings. Will use heavier weight next time, and I think I'll probably be wearing shoes for this, instead of vibrams.

Sled session was surprisingly fast, given that I was training alone.