Squat Training - 2/27/10

Squat Training. I had a great raw squat day today. One of the things that has been bothering me for the past month or two has been my right hip. Every time I would go deep, I would feel a great pull on my tendon near my groin. And when I locked out, the pain would strike again. As a result, my mind focused on that area and not the lift itself...totally distracting. Well, that week off was good for me. It allowed the inflammation to subside and for me to focus on my strength. Although I didn't max out, I felt strong and confident that my 500 lbs plus raw squat is back in play.

Finally, this squat workout was full range, no box. I have been doing box squats for so long it was nice to take it away and get back that kinetic energy. Amazing how much box squats make you work. I will return to them next week.

Squat with Mastodon Bar (Walk Out) - Raw (knee sleeves and belt only)

330 x 6 (no belt)

420 x 4

440 x 2

440 x 3

440 x 3

440 x 4

460 x 2

Front Squats w/ T Bar

225 x 6 x 2

275 x 5

Pull-Throughs

Two Thick Blue Bands x 12 x 3

Standing Calf Raise

270 x 15

320 x 12 x 2

Blue Band Toe Presses

Double Blue Bands x 12 x 3

It also probably helped that I didn't kill myself on deadlifts on Tuesday. Lessen learned.