I’ve had low back pain since last week. Discovered if I tense my abs really hard during the squat, I feel no pain in my back at all. Sweet!
Low Bar Back Squat
Warmup
- 45lbs: 10
- 137.5lbs: 5
- 227.5lbs: 5
- 317.5lbs: 2
- 367.5lbs: 1
- 407.5lbs: 1
- 442.5lbs: X
Main Sets
- 407.5lbs: 3,2
- Failed on 3rd rep, second set
- 367.5lbs: 5,5
Bench Press
Note: Preparing for a powerlifting meet on May 12, 2012, so I’m practicing my bench press instead of the regularly scheduled overhead press.
Warm Up
- 45lbs: 10
- 137.5lbs: 5
- 227.5lbs: 2
Main Set
- 285lbs: 3,3,3,3,3
- Paused bench on the first rep, then touch & go on the remaining reps.