September 13, 2011 Lower

• BB Front Squats: 225*2 245*2 265*1 280*1 Tied PR 295*1 NEW PR!! 300*1 NEW PR!!
• BB Squats: 275*1 300*1 315*1 330*1 345*1
• Snatches: 95*3 95*3 115*3 135*2 135*3 135*1
• Pullups: 12, 5

WOW.  Even as I'm finishing up this cut I'm still breaking personal records. VERY happy with how this has gone.  I think the core strength increase over the last two months is the biggest factor here with the front squats, it lets me stay upright easier.  Interestingly, I found the regular squatting afterward to be MUCH easier.  I think because I have a tendency to let my quads do a lot of the lifting in my back squat.  But by hammering them with those front squats first it forced my hamstrings & ass to take over and since they're stronger than the quads the movement was easier.  

I'm also trying out snatches again, I'm trying to work some more power movements in.  Worked out pretty well, I'm focusing on keeping my form good, but I need to refine my foot planting a bit better, I keep ending up with my feet VERY wide at the end. Not sure why. Anyone have some input?