[quote]zephead4747 wrote:
Wouldn’t it just be easier to do front squats? Don’t need a rack for them plus he’ll be cleaning each set.[/quote]
It’s a fair idea, and it works in a pinch, but having done it, it sucks. We’re talking power cleans here, and the difference between what an individual can power clean and squat (even front squat) is pretty large.
Also, the squat and the clean work similar muscles (hips), and so heavy squatting will fatigue the hips and make it progressively harder to clean the weight. So much so that he might not be able to clean it that last time.
Lastly, why bother if it’s so simple to create a makeshift rack?
Ok, well you can do way way more than 3x5 with just the bar on your back. Do as many reps as you want with just the bar to hone technique, but put some weight on the thing before you count it as one of your 3 sets. Go as heavy as you can.
Creatine is fine at once daily. Twice is fine too.
Day 15
How far should I be going down on the squat?Should I reduce weight so Im hitting negatives?
3x5 squat 205 lbs ( I dont think im going down far enough Im just above a 90 degree angle I think i should be going negatives?)
3x5 Bench 135 lbs (Im ready to increase weight next workout can’t wait)
1x4 deadift 255lbs (Had to stop on the 4th due to massive calis pain, went to try a 5th but couldnt >< )
2x20 dips off end of bench (time to get a weighted vest)
[quote] calibreeze wrote:
Im just doing the circuit for core strength.
what could I subsitute for that? [/quote]
Leg raises, hanging or lying.
When you squat, you should be going down as far as you are able. This is BELOW 90 degrees, BELOW parallel, until your butt touches your calves/ground. Doing so is safer, develops a more full ROM, and makes your legs look better (VMO).
What is 'hitting the negative" and “going negatives”?
[quote] calibreeze wrote:
Ok today I did
Squats
1x5 135
1x5 185
1x5 205[/quote]
Don’t use your 3 sets to warm up. Warm up, and then have 3 work sets (at 205), which you have been doing since.