Dammit, I hurt my lower back earlier this week (or maybe last week?), so I'm forced to go low volume and low intensity on squats all week. Essentially I have no choice but to take a de-load week for squats and deadlifts. I've also switched to high bar squats from low bar squats because I don't feel as much pain during the movement.
But this hasn't stopped me from hitting a bench press PR yesterday! Video here.
Anyways, here's a few articles you should read and an interview you should listen to:
- Where Have All The PR's Gone? by Aimee Anaya Everett
- Deadlifts: Which Type Is Best for You? By Mike Robertson
- Just f'n train, just get f'n strong. Idiotic by Paul Carter
- Always Hungery by John Welbourn
- Reduce Home Gym Noise by Gregor
- Big Without Strong Is Nothing by Tony Gentilcore
- Alex Navarro, Mark Bell and Jesse Burdick Interview at DangerouslyHardcore.com