Originally Posted by
Rob Plano
Another update on the off chance that anyone has any interest in this.
Santana has really helped me continue to improve my squat form. I now realize that while I was bracing with the Valsalva, I wasn't bracing my lower back in the correct position; I was putting it into too much extension. Santana had me deload down to 165 and do three sets of ten box squats. My knee slide is gone, I'm leaning over more and keeping my back rigid in the correct position. I'm going to continue with the 3x10 for a few more workouts, adding 20lbs per session. Also deadlifted 315 x 5 yesterday, that felt fine. I haven't felt that 'pumped' sensation for a week or so but I'll be doing some more yard work this weekend and I'll see if it crops up then, as that seemed to be a trigger in the past. Not going to do the meet in October, rather work on preparing for the AZ State Championship meet in March.