Shane's Journey to 2800

[bobbyorr]

I try not to, sometimes i end up going into over extension, but try to stop at the point where I would be standing straight up if I were on the floor

[cog]

I see.I go a little further myself to simulate an extension that might occur in say an overhead volleyball serve,I'm just careful bending back in the last part.Is additional core work important for these huge squats and deads that you perform?Apparently some guys don't do any.

[bobbyorr]

I find its one of the biggest things. I can tell when I'm out squatting my abs. When I unrack the bar, I will start swinging my hips like i'm using a hula hop

[cog]

Sounds scary.Shane,when you were at Westside,does Simmons really preach about the reverse hypers?Do you share his opinion on these?

[bobbyorr]

At West side they are stressed and used a lot. I would love one, but I feel my training allowance would serve me better with some quality bars and 100lbs plates



Training May 14th 2013

Squat - worked up to 595 for 5
Bench - worked up to 365 for 3
Deadlift - worked up to 655 for 1

[cog]

I guess you're rough on Chinese bars.You ever seen the old Russian bars with no bearings?There is a plan to add a DIY reverse hyper on this site that attaches to a cage.Can dig it up if you want.

[bobbyorr]

Yup, ive used them before. they are ok, not as good as the real thing but make due.

And I mean more specialty bars like trap bars, SSB, prowlers, log and that kind of stuff

[cog]

I have come to really like the trap bar.Strict deep squats,RDL,pulling shrugs. What movements are you using it for?Some people question its value for traditional powerlifting.

[bobbyorr]

I have come to really like the trap bar.Strict deep squats,RDL,pulling shrugs. What movements are you using it for?Some people question its value for traditional powerlifting.

I love it for a change of pace. Also from the high handles allows you to have bigger weights in your hands


Training May 18 at QuestPTS in Cornwall Ontario. A great spot and the closest monolift to me! (1.5 hour drive)

Bench worked to a 585 in a double ply katana, not a god damn chance haha, too much shirt

585 in a double ply f6... BOOM! I found my shirt!

Squatting in briefs and knee sleeves
Worked up to 805 for a high single

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EMNxOYqPOdQ

[tex]

nice lifts!!! bench was crazy fast!! squat went up easy as well......you coulda hit depth