re: Annual Squatober Thread - TigerDroppings Year 5

I’m using 260, but my actual max is 250. Felt good going up though.

Very excited to test new max on Tuesday!

I love using my lifting shoes when doing heavy squats. I typically use Reebok Nano or be bare foot to warm up.

Tomorrow looks like a great one to jump right back into things. Stomach still a bit off but improving.

First workout in my garage in some time. Felt good to be back lifting. Core definitely feels sore after this weekend.

Squats felt good. Stayed traditional grip with straps for deadlifts. Still getting used to using straps.

Day 23 done

The pause squat sets were by far the easiest lift today. I was bummed it was only 3 rep sets. The deadlift/chin-up SS was solid. I used up every bit of the 2.5 min rests. I've been trying to work on grip strength and not use straps. My hands are killing me between the deadlifts and shrugs.

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And the heavy farmers walks; don’t forget about those :)

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I had forgotten about those... Thanks for reminding me!

I'd rather do those lightweight pause squats all day long. I could fall asleep in that low position.

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I've started using straps again too. I used them years ago and recently started again.

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I used to use straps. I still do, but I used to too.

feels like that is your reaction every time strongville is brought up

I like Strongville; it's honest. Most of the other workouts it's not the main lifts that rock your world it's some sneaky hard superset or rep range on an auxiliary lift. Not so tomorrow, I know for a fact that the Stairway is gonna be what kicks my arse

//edit: especially the 4@91% bench. I've been getting stronger all month on squats but not so much bench press lol

I might have to wait for my son to get home from school to spot me on the bench. 4 reps is going to be tough!!