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MGC6 - 05 of 23

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This entry was posted on 5/7/2008 8:20 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

Last night I failed to get enough sleep. This morning after mobility work and stretching, I went out to eat instead of lifting. By the time I trained, I was exhausted. I opted to focus on stability and got video:

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Strength
Deadlifts - 5 x 50k, 70k, 80k, 80k, 80k
Renegade Rows - 6/6 x 16k, 16k, 16k, 16k
Split Squats - 5/5 x BW, 12k, 16k, 16k
Overhead Press - 5 x 45, 65, 85lbs; 4 x 85; 3 x 85

Grip
Pinch Barbell - 5 x Empty, 50, 70, 75lbs; 6 x 75lbs
Overhead Lever with 8lbs - 5/5 @ 15", 18", 21"
Static Front Lever with 6lbs - 1/1 @ 15", 17"; Righty @ 20" (fail Lefty)

Notes
1. Conditioning work was dropped due to the lack of sleep.

2. Despite my lack of energy, all lifts felt stronger than last time.

3. I will train again on Saturday. It makes more sense given the contest date.

4. I will try elevating my lower foot on the split squats next time.

5. I planned to do another set of levers, but my left wrist started hurting.

 
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    • 5/13/2008 12:36 AM Christoph wrote:
      Were those RDLs?
      If not I'd try to start with the hips a bit lower. Your shins aren't vertical. But this is very controversial. Most say vertical is best but it moves your hip away from the bar which is bad. But with your build you should be able to keep the shins vertical.
    • 5/13/2008 11:01 AM Scott Styles wrote:
      They are not intended to be RDLs, just the form I end up with when using the band. My hip is getting activated the way I want, so I am going to avoid playing with changes for now.

      Eventually I expect to make a run at deadlifting 315. At that point, I'll take a more critical look at my form.
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