First Layer Workout: I'm Sold

Bigger Stronger Leaner Christian Thibaudeau Coaching
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Did my first layer workout today w high pulls. Ramped up to 215, did clusters, HDL sets, then a few sets of OHP.

First off, I had more vascularity in the gym today than I’ve ever had, ever. Second, on OHP 135 felt literally like a feather, and that weight is usually somewhat difficult

Thx CT!

Final split is

High pull + few sets OHP
Inc bench
High pull + few sets OHP
Decline bench
Squat OR floor deads
Back/bicep
Off or repeat

Question:1 does anyone do regulat Olympic squats or do u “have” to do bottom up from pins?

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I do some regular Front Squats after my High Pull session. The benefit to doing the Front Squats from the Pins would generally be for those who compete in Oly lifting.

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Sawright is correct. I quickly switched the front/back squats from pins for their “regular” variations because setting up several times under the pinned bar during a cluster proved to be more tiring than “racking, taking 3 deep breath, unrack, squatting…”