Had 2nd smolov session yesterday. Felt a bit sore on Tuesday but wasn't too bad yesterday. Overall a really good session. Felt easier then Monday, maybe I'm getting used to this volume thing already. I think warmup on Monday was too much volume before I hit the actual work sets so yesterday I did fewer reps before I hit the work sets and felt much better for it. Going to start doing more ab work but only going to add it slowly so I don't kill myself. Session went as follows:

SSB Box Squats

Bar x 10

40kg x 8

60kg x 6

80kg x 6

100kg x 4

So I've spent the best part of the last 5 weeks squatting in the new Metal Pro Squatter. Absolutely loving it! As all I can do is squat I've just started a 3 week Smolov Jr cycle. I hit a raw max of 185kg on the SSB last week so using that for the percentages. I'm using wide stance box squats to get a better carry over to my geared squat. Plan is to squat Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and eat like a horse on the off days.

So I didn't have to coach rugby last night so I opted to do a bit of a rehab session. Did some sled dragging. 6 laps forwards, 6 backwards each with 20kg, 40kg and 60kg.

GHR 3 x 10

TKE's 2 x 15 with orange band

I have been looking at doing the smolov squat program while im still crippled. The volume could well kill me and I'll have to sort out my diet and rehab/prehab stuff before I do though.

Squatted again last night. Loved it. Arrived at the gym with a bit of a headache and so wasnt thinking anything great would happen but i was mistaken.

SSB Box Squats

Bar x 10

40kg x 8

60kg x 8

100kg x 6 - Belt added after

120kg x 2

140kg x 2 x 2 - Added Metal Pro Squatter straps down after

160kg x 2

180kg x 2

195kg x 1 x 2 - Both just touched but came up smooth

205kg x 1 x 2 - Felt easier then last weeks 200

Videos from yesterday are at http://www.youtube.com/user/sherromc. Check them out and let me know what you think.

SFW!

Sherro

Had my 2nd session in my new suit today and had an absolute rip snorter of a session!! After watching the video of my last crack at 200kg from monday I really wanted to focus on sitting back and opening my knees up to get the most from the suit. I also managed to solve the problem of the suit sliding down whenever i used it straps down. Joel helped me get the belt on tight enough to mean i needed next to no adjustment between sets. Session went like this:

SSB Box Squats

Bar x 10

40kg x 8

60kg x 6

80kg x 6

100kg x 4 - Belt added after

First night in the new suit was Monday night. Had an absolute blast!! Never felt as much pressure as I felt in my head with the straps up and halfway down. I literally thought my head was going to explode. Session went as follows:

Safety Squat Bar Box Squats

Bar x 10

40kg x 8

60kg x 8

80kg x 6

100kg x 4

120kg x 3

140kg x 3

160kg x 1 x 2 sets - Both done with the suit on and straps down

180kg x 1 - Straps Up but was high

200kg x 1 x 2 - First one was high but 2nd one was good. 30kg PB

For those that don't know me my name is John, I'm 21 and up until a few weeks ago I was a rugby player who powerlifted for fun.<!--break-->

Everyone knows that the Prowler is the most insane piece of conditioning equipment in the world. It brings grown men to their knees, dry heaving at the thought of another set. This challenge is a modified version of Jim Wendler’s favourite Prowler workouts. Safe to say it kicked my ass. The Astroturf in the gym presents a unique challenge. It’s not held down tight on the floor so it bunches up under the feet of the Prowler and adds another level of resistance. Up and back is 1 lap. Do 2 laps, add 2 plates and repeat. Rest is whatever you need between sets. As the weight adds up the rest may come mid lap. That’s ok too. Enjoy.