Squat Day - Cycle 8

Squat Day
Cycle 8

Overall Impression:

very stressed out this week....and the last one too but its building right now lol....i didnt want to go and lift but i went anyways...pretty shoddy workout though i did hit the numbers i wanted to..

The Workout:

Squats
- 245 lbs x 3 reps x 4 sets @ 3 minute rest intervals
- 195 lbs x 9 reps @ 5 minute break after last 245 set
SO...lots to say:
1.) 245 for triples was ok. I warmed up very thoroughly and this time i took a wider stance than normal (normally i just go shoulder width or not-even and try to reach ass to grass) and to below parallel but just a hairbreath short of ass to grass. this kept my lower back tight and did not let me do the "butt wink" although i think i couldnt help but go all the way down on 1-2 reps.
2.) 195 bombed because i just wasnt in the mood. i dunno why....nothing on my playlist seemed to make me want to do that, i didnt feel like doing it.....i just decided "**** this im done" after rep 9 so i just racked it. maybe i shouldnt squat for more than 6 reps regularly...perhaps only once in a while maybe?

Unilateral Romanian Deadlifts
skipped

Regular Romanian Deadlifts
skipped...decided to give my lower back some much needed rest

Ab Work
- Hanging Leg Raises superset with Lying Leg Raises = 12 reps x 2 sets and 10 reps x 2 sets respectively
- Front Plate Squats, Overhead Side Bends and Side Bends tri-set = 25 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets, 10 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets and 45 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets respectively
I love ab work...

Grip Work
skipped

Shoulder Prehab Work
- Overhead Shrugs