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re: Annual Squatober Thread - TigerDroppings Year 5
Posted on 10/12/23 at 5:49 pm to Coach1991
Posted on 10/12/23 at 5:49 pm to Coach1991
I front squat so rarely it always feels like I’ve been kicked by a mule in my shoulders afterwards. Presumably my positioning is shitty. Workout wasn’t bad at all tho; used a 45lb plate on the chins like and felt good
Posted on 10/13/23 at 12:05 am to Canuck Tiger
Same for me Canuck.
Well, I took me a day off and came back to do this See-Saw earlier this evening. I'm still pretty sore and stiff at times, so I slathered my legs in Flexall and pulled on my sleeves and then pulled on some sweatpants and a hoodie and I even wore a beanie....ya know.....like one of those guys!
My intent was to stay as hot as possible and just not sit down and let stiffness take hold of me. It worked. Once I got through my admittedly long as hell warmup, I was really warm, and I didn't sit down or stop moving until right before the final SQUAT! set of 295lbs x 10. I felt pretty good the entire session, slightly stiff, hard to get to depth. Felt even better when I finished. If you take away my marathon warmups, it only took me 1hr10min to do this, but with the warmup it's 2hrs10min.
I've been attacking protein in the past few days and trying to sleep like a bear. It's working I think. I might be a day behind, but I'm not out.
Well, I took me a day off and came back to do this See-Saw earlier this evening. I'm still pretty sore and stiff at times, so I slathered my legs in Flexall and pulled on my sleeves and then pulled on some sweatpants and a hoodie and I even wore a beanie....ya know.....like one of those guys!
My intent was to stay as hot as possible and just not sit down and let stiffness take hold of me. It worked. Once I got through my admittedly long as hell warmup, I was really warm, and I didn't sit down or stop moving until right before the final SQUAT! set of 295lbs x 10. I felt pretty good the entire session, slightly stiff, hard to get to depth. Felt even better when I finished. If you take away my marathon warmups, it only took me 1hr10min to do this, but with the warmup it's 2hrs10min.
I've been attacking protein in the past few days and trying to sleep like a bear. It's working I think. I might be a day behind, but I'm not out.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 7:09 am to DrDenim
Friday 13th done, squats felt good and went with prion 3
Struggled with bench, had to go option 1. TM is probably too heavy
Struggled with bench, had to go option 1. TM is probably too heavy
Posted on 10/13/23 at 7:22 am to LSUSports247
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TM is probably too heavy
Wonder if that’s why there were options. To adjust TM moving forward.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 7:26 am to 3rdPart Tiger
New 5 rep max for me after this morning. Did option 3 at 350lbs.
Bench was not good. Biceps strain is causing me some issues when going heavy. So I’ll just have to be smart with it and use isolation machines to get chest work in.
Bench was not good. Biceps strain is causing me some issues when going heavy. So I’ll just have to be smart with it and use isolation machines to get chest work in.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 7:36 am to 3rdPart Tiger
I was targeting option 2 for both. Squats felt good after 3 reps so I kept going. Felt like I had more in the tank after the 13 reps too. Considering increasing my TM
The first heavy set of bench was tough, not sure I could have gotten 3 reps. I felt better on the last set when I had to get three.
The first heavy set of bench was tough, not sure I could have gotten 3 reps. I felt better on the last set when I had to get three.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 7:56 am to 3rdPart Tiger
I remember at the end of week 2 last year we did triples AMRAP and then we could adjust our maxes based on those results. Wonder if he posts that today or tomorrow.
I’m going for option 2 today.
I’m going for option 2 today.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 8:07 am to jose
I was thinking the same thing. I doubt I’m adjusting though if there’s an option. Already at 95%.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 8:09 am to jose
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I’m going for option 2 today.
Go in with the option 3 mindset and adjust if needed. It’s just another rep.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 8:29 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Day 12 down
I really liked those pause squats from yesterday. I went ahead and incorporated them into my warm-up and also for the three warm-up sets of squat.
I went option 3 and bumped it to 88% just to round up to a full plate. I did take a short breather after the 3rd or 4th rep of set 3, but it wasn't too bad.
For bench I went in with the mindset of option 3, but that wasn't happening. Ended up doing option 2 and using almost the full 3 min rests. I completed all the reps as written in option 2, but the bar velocity wasn't there. Hindsight, I probably should've adjusted to option 1, but I didn't want to lower my initial plan that much. My bench still hasn't recovered from where I was at in June. I plan on running either Benchamin Franklin 1 or Christmas Big Bench in November.
As far as the cardio went, I knew I'd struggle on the push-ups after bench. Lats and pushdowns were fine. They burned when I bumped up the weight for sets 2 and 3, but they were complete with decent form. First set of pushups were fine. Second set I struggled a little at the end and paused once or twice but completed them. Third set.... arms gave out at 11. Called it quits on that one.
Looking forward to cardio and recovery this weekend.
I really liked those pause squats from yesterday. I went ahead and incorporated them into my warm-up and also for the three warm-up sets of squat.
I went option 3 and bumped it to 88% just to round up to a full plate. I did take a short breather after the 3rd or 4th rep of set 3, but it wasn't too bad.
For bench I went in with the mindset of option 3, but that wasn't happening. Ended up doing option 2 and using almost the full 3 min rests. I completed all the reps as written in option 2, but the bar velocity wasn't there. Hindsight, I probably should've adjusted to option 1, but I didn't want to lower my initial plan that much. My bench still hasn't recovered from where I was at in June. I plan on running either Benchamin Franklin 1 or Christmas Big Bench in November.
As far as the cardio went, I knew I'd struggle on the push-ups after bench. Lats and pushdowns were fine. They burned when I bumped up the weight for sets 2 and 3, but they were complete with decent form. First set of pushups were fine. Second set I struggled a little at the end and paused once or twice but completed them. Third set.... arms gave out at 11. Called it quits on that one.
Looking forward to cardio and recovery this weekend.
This post was edited on 10/13/23 at 9:29 am
Posted on 10/13/23 at 8:33 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Week 2 in the book!
Did option 3 4,4,5 for both. Bench was a lot harder than squat. Squat actually wasn’t bad at all
Cardio was tough as well. Underestimated that as well. Overall solid 2 weeks! Walks, stretching, and foam rolling this weekend
Did option 3 4,4,5 for both. Bench was a lot harder than squat. Squat actually wasn’t bad at all
Cardio was tough as well. Underestimated that as well. Overall solid 2 weeks! Walks, stretching, and foam rolling this weekend
Posted on 10/13/23 at 9:36 am to Coach1991
Finished week 2 this morning. That weight was moving quick on squat, those felt good. Bench felt a little heavier but not too bad either. Did option 3 for both. Been a fun program so far, let’s finish strong!
Posted on 10/13/23 at 9:49 am to EyeOfTheFeTiger
My legs feel so strained. I’ve never felt this much at the top of my legs. Considering doing squat portion of the lift tomorrow and doing bench/cardio today.
Or I should just power through and enjoy two days off.
Or I should just power through and enjoy two days off.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:01 am to Lazy But Talented
Knock it out today. Enjoy some football and drinks tomorrow.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:04 am to Lazy But Talented
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Or I should just power through and enjoy two days off.
This would be my suggestion. So far option 3 was really manageable (on squat) for all of us who have posted we completed the workout. Go in prepared for option 3. You should be able to tell on the 2nd rep whether you need to stop there and drag it out over a few extra sets or if you can push for a couple more reps.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:11 am to Lazy But Talented
do a big warm up, knock it out....dont drink this weekend, instead sleep 8+ hours, take naps and eat shite load of meat to rest and recover.
take long hot baths too.
take long hot baths too.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 10:43 am to lsu777
A long warm up would probably be good.
No drinking and 8+ hours of sleep is a given.
Shoulda got the hot tub ready for this weekend.
No drinking and 8+ hours of sleep is a given.
Shoulda got the hot tub ready for this weekend.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 11:33 am to Lazy But Talented
I regret not getting a hot tube with my pool just for this reason
I can do cold plunges though. Water temperature is definitely cool.
I can do cold plunges though. Water temperature is definitely cool.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 12:32 pm to tke_swamprat
I wish I had space for a cold plunge. I’ve been buying 50lbs of ice and tossing it in my bath tub once per week. Not the same as a nice plunge though.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 12:35 pm to Lazy But Talented
Planned on option 2 but ended up doing option 3 on both. Felt smooth on everything.
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