19 July 2015
High-bar squat 135x5, 185x4, 245x5, 275x3, 305 (1+) x 9 reps
Joker sets 320x2, 340x2
Forgot how much I like joker sets of high-bar squats.
Mid-shin pull 380 lbs. x 10 singles, 60 seconds rest
Forgot how much I hate pulls after joker sets of squats.
Leg press 50 total reps
This was terribly hard as usual, but a bit easier than last time. Will add a pair of 25s next time I do this.
Right knee was giving me trouble again. Since I don't want to be smart and rest it, I should remember to wrap my knees and foam roll more. Will be taking a few days off this week and the next, maybe the pain clears up.
Monday, July 20, 2015
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Resting is the hardest part of lifting.
Do you think it was the squats or the pulls that were messing with your knee?
I think I jacked the knee up during the three weeks when I did pulls before squats (in order to pull heavier).
My form was all over the place because 2 out of the 3 muscle groups involved in squatting (glutes, low back, legs) were already useless at this point. So I basically eked out ugly reps with anything over 225 pounds, and I probably placed some undue strain on my knees.
But low bar squats and pulls do not hurt, so maybe I should just back off high-bars for a while? I don't know, I'm kind of hoping it'll just go away on its own, as pain usually does.
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