All right I’m going to the dark side… Sumo’s on. That is next year.
Will do it as light assistance on squat day, trying to prober learn it.
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#sumo4life
Yesterday’s morning weight: 211.2lbs
Today’s morning weight: 213.2lbs
I had pasta for dinner, then granola/yogurt/protein powder for dessert so my pre-bed carbs were higher than usual.
I might do another moderate fast this weekend. I’m thinking Sunday lunch to Monday breakfast. Eliminating my pre-bed snacking is usually a quick way to drop some lbs off my frame.
I’m looking forward to my DE Squat work tonight to start re-working my squat form.
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I tried to work into a sumo Deadlift and my hip does not approve. The slight external rotation is no bueno. Maybe next year.
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Now that you mention it, I believe this happened to me last time I gave it a go. Somehow my hip strength increased?
It’s definitely a new sensation. I don’t mind how it’s hits some new muscles, but it seems external rotation+hip flexion+any load (even bodyweight) feels like a knife is stabbing my hip joint.
The Dr said people typically feel pain with that movement when the labrum is torn.
At least I know I’m doing the right thing by having surgery! I’ve been feeling good and was starting to have doubts.
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These seem to be one of the most tiring workouts for me. Doing squats and deadlifts in the same session sucks.
BACK SQUATS (With red and blue mini bands)
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 3
235 x 2 x 8sets
Took off the bands and did a widowmaker just to get some additional squat volume in.
235 x 20 Cardio
Squats still not feeling great. Hoping it comes back quickly. Went beltless for this session.
SUMO DEADS
135 x 5
225 x 4
315 x 3
365 x 2
405 x 1
425 x 1 x 6sets
Double overhand, no belt.
TOES ELEVATED RDL
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
Elevating the toes is definitely helping me to feel the hamstrings for these.
INCLINE SITUPS
15, 15, 15, 15
A newer ab movement for me. I’m liking them. They seem to hit the abs pretty hard, while sometimes movements like hanging leg raises I end up using my hip flexors more than I should.
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Little late, but congrats on the pull brother. Your strength has gone insane this year it seems, so great work on that too.
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Thanks dude, I appreciate that.
I still consider this to only be my second full year of lifting. Well, I guess second full year of lifting with a purpose. Before it was haphazard, and just trying not to be weak more than anything.
I’m hoping with that mindset there will be many more strength gains to come! I appreciate having you along man.
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I did a 19hr fast from yesterday’s late lunch to today’s brunch.
Weighed in pre-brunch at 211.8lbs.
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Morning weight: 212.4lbs
I missed yesterday’s bench workout (DE Upper). I travelled with family to go visit some family friends of ours. He just turned 100 (!) last week and she isn’t far behind. By the time I came home I randomly had a pretty bad headache, and figured if I was going to miss one, bench was a good one to miss since shoulder have been a bit angry lately anyway.
Side note, I was pretty excited to see the Tom Morrison article today “Find YOUR Perfect Squat” since I’ve been having trouble with mine. Then I read it. I was kind of hoping for some more specific information rather than “Play around with your own squat position, find what feels most comfortable to your knees and hips, then work to start strengthening that position.” Hmmm, thanks…
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My expectation for T nAtion articles is kinda low these days. There’s not much left to write or say that hasn’t already been published I think.
As Mr 600+ pull people look to you for inspiration
*guineapig worships
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There’s an article I’ve seen that has you lie down and take measurements of your hip and knee angles at different positions and then determines the best stance and depth for YOUR squat. You could always try that approach.
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But ya, I agree. I guess I was optimistic!
This was kind of more along the lines of what I was expecting. Is this a TNation article you’re referring to?
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Yeah, I saw that too and it seemed overly complex for me at this stage but sounds like it’d be right up your alley. I don’t think I bookmarked it. I bet @Frank_C will find it before I can (starting conference calls in about 5 minutes).
If not, I’ll look for it this afternoon.
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Well, you put me on the spot so here ya go.
Also found this and it doesn’t require measuring joint angles (I think. I just skimmed it).
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Low Box Squat(3x 45lb Bumpers)
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 2
405 x 2
435 x 1
455 x 1
315 x 10
Back Extension
25lb x 10, 10, 10, 10
Standing Banded Crunches
Reed + Blue Mini Bands x 20, 20, 20, 20, 20
This was going to be it for today, but wanted to get caught up for yesterday’s missed workout.
Banded Bench Press (Red doubled mini bands)
165lbs x 2 x 8sets
DB Rows
70lbs x 15reps x 4sets
I just did some rows to balance out the additional pressing. Nothing too crazy.
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Rusin article, right?
I’ve been making a lot of venison meatloaf lately. It’s one of my wife’s favourite ways to have it (mine too). Also, is great eaten cold packed in lunches, win win.
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Yep. I posted it above.
Morning weight: 213.8lbs.
Hmmm, I’m hoping this was due to eating a late dinner last night. Pre-birth of food baby.
We are currently renovating our basement, and painted until 11pm. We managed to sneak dinner in around 9:30pm though. Trying to get all the painting done this week and ready for flooring this weekend.
Squatting did feel a bit better yesterday, so I’m hopeful that this trend will continue until I can PR this stubborn lift.
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