Warm up
-the usual, then I waited around for 45 minutes for a squat rack to open up. It was my own call, as I wanted to squat inside a cage for maxes. I'm not sure of the proper etiquette there or anything, but in a cage I'll max by myself and feel totally safe... so I go with what feels good. I did get into a pretty pissy mood when I was watching people barely using their racks, but if you're going to train at a commercial gym, this stuff comes up.
Front squat
135x1x5, 185x1x2, 225x1x2, 275x1, 315x1, 365x1, 385x1, 405x1, 425xf
I was in a bad mood, but I did sincerely try as hard as I could, and I was completely intending to get to 435-445, 365 felt very heavy, and made me want to walk out of the gym. 385 was alright, easier than 365. 405, my elbows dropped pretty good, but I still came up well. I thought I had the 425 in me, but I got in the hole, and it was like someone pushed me right between the shoulder blades and the bar rolled off my shoulders. I really should have taken this one again, my energy levels were pretty good, but my heart wasn't in the workout.
I do find this level and frequency of front squatting to really be rough on the upper back, and mines just about trashed. I'm very happy with the progress tho, i've hit at least 405 every day this time, I've hit 2 445s and a 435 and 2 405's. Hopefully tomorrow I can hang tough for one more go. I really feel like I'll smash a 455 front squat next time around.
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