Trying out Zercher squats for the first time.
One word: DAFUQ..
Also, feeling under the weather.
Texas method recovery day.
Foam Rolling
- 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball.
Zercher Squat (AKA Low Bar Front Squat)
Pavel and Dan John speak highly of this squat variation.
Let's see what all the fuss is all about.
- 45 lb: 20
- 75 lb: 10
- 100 lb: 8
- 140 lb: 5
- 165 lb: 5
- 190 lb: 1
- Added Fat Gripz extreme to the bar. Was too thick, felt like it was going to roll off my arms.
- 190 lb: 5,5,5
- Added regular Fat Gripz to the bar. Felt better. Harder than expected.
Overhead Press
- 45 lb: 10
- 75 lb: 8
- 100 lb:5
- 140 lb:3
- 190 lb: 1
- 210 lb: 1
- 260 lb: MISSED
- 200 lb: 5
- Aimed for 8. Felt too weak and sick.
