Pumped
>> Friday, August 14, 2009
Today's WOD called for front squats- 7 rounds of 1 rep each.
Here's what a front squat looks like-
Notice you hold the bar in front of your body, balanced on your upper arm as opposed to behind your head resting on your shoulders. It throws off your center of gravity slightly.
My max before today was based on a 3-rep max and not a 1-rep max. But, I used this handy-dandy one rep max calculator last night to see what I should expect for today.
Based on a 3-rep max of 95 pounds, the calculator suggested a 1-rep max weight of 101 pounds.
Here's how I did:
75
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
I know it's more than 7 rounds, but I just kept going and going!!! I couldn't believe it! I went from 95# to 125#! I knew by starting at 75#, I would probably end around 105 or 110 and that's what I was shooting for. I wasn't sure if I was even going to get those weights let alone 15-20# more than that!
And my form was perfect too! After every round I felt so strong and kept adding weight... it was a great feeling! It was just what I needed...
2 comments:
Wow! That looks kind of uncomfortable? Well done, you're a machine!
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We realize we need to get the emergency fund. We will get there..it will just take time.
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