Starting to tighten up a bit. Last couple of weeks Ive been eating a bit much(for dieting). I didnt actually put on any weight though. Been keeping it together since the weekend so hopefully should see some accelerated fat-loss, due to the stabilising of metabolism over rhe last two weeks. Strength is still there. All PBs have been met again whilst on a deficit.
Squats(A2M): 50kgx8. 75kgx8+8+6. 50kgx14.
Skipped legpress as I couldnt be bothered.
Curl/BFR: 31kgx25+12+10
Calf: 110kgx8. 70kgx11.
I was at my nephews birthday party before so I was full of "korv", ice-cream and banana-cake. Couldve had a nap instead.
Im sticking with the same weight for squats until I can get 8x3. My ass is basically at my feet. Lower weights now but feels much much better like this. Checking in my big old ego at the door for these now. Im sticking with the same reps for the blood-flow-curls and extrnsions and just trying to increase reps in each set. Trying not to load up on these but keeping reps as high as possible.
I commend you on doing ATG squats with low weight. Sometimes the low-weight ego-crushing way of lifting can be the best for hypertrophy!!! You've inspired me to try these, though my weight will be even lower, since my hip flexibility is so poor.
ATG should a) be interpreted as 'as low as I can go' and b) how you should squat without a biomechanical or medical impairment. Your knees will thank you in three decades time
I seem to have decent flexibility. I spend a bit of time stretching before these. I used to just warm up and go. I wont be doing heavy squats that often with rhis style anyway and it is only ca 3 sets per week.
Managed to get 8 reps for 2nd set of squats. Hopefully manage 3x8 next week, then Ill increase the load. The press was heavy today but I dug in and managed rhe 5@260. The curls were as agonising as ever but Im actually moticing more thickness in the hams now.
Felt stronger today so I loaded up again, but also employed the reverse pyramid technique. Ill work back up to my 5 RMs on the first set then drop down for the remainder. I felt big and pumped again today.