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It's only because I'm using a lever plate loaded hammer strength hack squat. I bottom the thing out but it doesn't require nearly the core strength/stability compared with a barbell squat or hack squat which is an area I need to work on. It's basically all legs but I like the machine a lot because the motion closely mimics a squat and I can drive a lot with my hips. Probably closer to a squat than a hack squat.
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Originally Posted by cog
Started a new cycle today. Realized this morning that I hadn't planned out my numbers yet so what I'm going to do for squat and deadlift is add 10lbs x% and just add 5lbs to all my lifts for mil press and bench press. Probably doesn't make sense but I'll see how it works.
75% Squat 185x6 245x3 290x6(2)
Seated Ham Curl 115x4 140x6 140x5
Standing Calf Raise 255x7 255x6 255x6
Bench Press 135x6 165x3 195x10 195x8
Supinated Lat Pulldown 165x4 210x5 210x5+195x3
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 30x10 35x7 35x6
Deadlift day 75% no belt. Felt like I could have pulled a PR today. Maybe after I go through this cycle after the deload week I'll do some max testing.
Deadlift 225x3 275x1 315x6 315x6
Hack Squat 324x6 414x5
Standing Calf Raise 235x9,8,7
There was an accident on the 401 so my workout got cut short.
Military Press 95x6 120x7 120x7+1
Supinated Lat Pulldown 165x3 225x2+210x3+195x3+180x3
From the article I posted I know that I have a long torso but my arms are relatively short compared to my torso. I also have short thighs so my starting deadlift position needs to be lower to create better leverage and utilize my legs more.
Had a short workout today but it went well. 85% Squat
Squat 225x3 275x3 330x6 330x3
Calf Raises 235x10 255x7 255x5
Bench Press 135x6 185x3 220x5 220x5
Supinated Lat Pulldown 165x3 225x4 210x6 210x4
Dumbbell Laterals 30x6 35x8 35x7
Deadlift 225x3 275x2 315x1 355x4
Hack Squat 324x5 414x6
Standing Calf Raise 255x8,7,6
No work or gym today. Bored out of my mind so I'm pricing out gym equipment for when I eventually get a house and hopefully setup a home gym. Even if I don't I just like looking at gym equipment.
Found a good place in Toronto called Fitness Avenue. They seem to have good prices.
Squat Rack $300
Lat Attachment for Squat Rack $80
Adjustable Bench $130
815lbs Olympic plates (rubber coated) Thinking if I bought everything all at once I could get these for ~$600
2 Olympic Dumbbells 20'' w/ collars $70 +$8 for a pair of spring collars
7' Olympic Bar (rated at 700lbs) $80
4'x6' x3/4'' rubber stall mat $40 (System Fencing - Rockwood)
Plate and Bar Holder $70
Total $1378 Plus Tax = $1557.14
Probably some other odds and ends so $1600-1700 total. Not bad for what I think would be a nice little setup.