re: Annual Squatober Thread - PR Party Complete - see you in 2026!!!

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I’m dreading this warmup.

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Today’s warmup and then starting with farmers carries had me so excited to just squat. Heaviest DL I’ve done in a couple of months but moved smooth

I know these farmers walks are good for me in many different ways, but if they weren’t in his programs I would never do them on my own.

Day 17 down; tomorrow we party!

I got penny wise for squats and bench. Wasn't all that tough with the long rest periods.

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I know these farmers walks are good for me in many different ways, but if they weren’t in his programs I would never do them on my own.

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That’s exactly how I feel. I feel strong as hell when I set them down. I just wish I knew what 40 or 50 yards was in my gym. I think I’m walking too far, but screw I’ll keep hauling those 50 lb dumbbells from one corner of the gym to the next

I worked out in commercial gyms some last week, and I had no idea how much better KBs are for Carries. Yes the wide grip and heavier weight makes it tough, but it was way more comfortable compared to the hand damage from thinner/gnurled db handles. I assume that’s why he programs DB farmer walks just to scrape up my hands.

Frick! I'm just getting started. Had to go to a school board meeting tonight.

Face down Planks are still dumb, but they're growing on me. Maybe. Maybe not.

Warmups are good tonight. My old arse is huffing and puffing.

To save time, I'm going to SS Farmer's carries and Back Squats.

I struggled through tonight. I just wasn't feeling it. This was a really good workout. I felt weak. Mainly my low back. I gave up an used my belt tonight and it got better.

Chins and 21's felt good.

Today was long but not too bad. Gym was packed.

Squats felt very easy. Was nice. Ready to party tomorrow

Me and Pennywise partied for Squats. Last set was tough. Maaaaybbe could have grinded out one more rep just to give an idea of my RPE.

After my first set of bench, it was clear that Wednesday was the right partner. No way I was attempting 7 reps at 83% bench in the garage by myself.

Post workout I looked back at the 21 to Party workout from last year. Last year used 83% as well. Last year I did 3x7 at 205. This year I did 3x7 at 230.

I know AA says not to chase a number and I am placing emphasis on form and depth but last year I failed my PR attempt of 260. This year I tested my max the week before Squatober and I maxed out at 295. My goal is 300+ at the PR party, boys.

Same. Was able to knock out both with 3x7. Bench was tougher than squats.

well had a rough day yesterday. lost my keys(found them at almost 10 at night in the damn trash can outside), had practices for 2 kids plus homework for middle school kid ........all that to say I didnt get into the gym yesterday and am now a day behind will catch up this weekend.