Two weeks from the meet.
I am primarily a raw lifter. But since this meet is equipped, I had to break out the squat suit. To play it safe, I am sticking with the same suit, both style and size. However, the one I used for this session was brand new which adds a whole new element (the older one had tear in it which makes it illegal).
Brand new squat suits are a bitch to put on...and today was no exception. It took me over an hour. However, once it was on, I started to work it in....and as my training progressed, I felt more comfortable. Here is my log for Saturday.
Squats
375 x 2 x 1
495 x 2 x 1 (add suit)
505 x 2 x 1
525 x 1 x 1 (add knee wraps)
545 x 2 x 1
I took the 525 set almost to the ground, which was exhausting and allowed me to do only one rep. On my last set, I didn't like the depth of the first rep and took the second one much lower but only to legal depth...which is all I need. As I completed each set, I grew my more confident in my gear.
Squats with no belt
325 x 10 x 1
345 x 10 x 2
Hip Band Pulls
and PullsBlue & Green x 15 x 3
Band Calf Raises
Blue x 10 x 1
Blue & Green x 15 x 2
Standing Calf Raise
140 x 20 x 1
190 x 15 x 2
Today (Sunday, Oct. 25) was a meet hosted by my gym. Jack, Ryan, and Bill (all teammates) did very well. This was Jack's first meet and he was strong. It is nice to see the principles used at the gym translate come meet time. Hopefully, in two weeks, it will be no different.
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