Third Time's a Charm

[Matt Dawson]

Squats empty bar, 95, 135, 185
RDL empty bar, 95
Chins BWx5, band assisted 2x8

I have an asymmetry in my squat. I was attempting to compensate and straighten things out but should have waited longer before trying to load past the empty bar. Felt a minor tweak on the second rep at 185 and decided to call it a day. Hope I didn't set my recovery back another week.

[Matt Dawson]

Bench 230x5x3
Chins BWx5, 5, 4, 3, 3

[Matt Dawson]

Bench 235x5x3
Band assisted chins 3x8

[Matt Dawson]

Bench 240x5x3
Deadlift 135x10x3

[Matt Dawson]

Deadlift 135x5x2; 185x5x1; 225x5x3
Squat 45x5x3; 95x5x1; 135x5x3
Bench 245x5x3

[Matt Dawson]

Squat 45x5x3; 95x5x1; 135x5x1; 185x5x3
Bench 250x5x3
Deadlift 135x5x3; 185x5x1; 225x5x1; 275x5x1; 315x5x1

Still trying to address the asymmetry in my squat. Checked some older videos and it looks like this same pattern has been there for a while. Checked the heels on some older shoes and they show uneven wear on the right foot (supination). Considering a possible leg length discrepancy. Experimented some today with shims and stance adjustments.

Bench feels pretty good after taking time away from it. Setting rep PRs while taking it easy on the other lifts. Shoulder still bothering me at times but not my main concern now.

Deadlift feels good just trying to be cautious.

[inchXinch]

As someone with a leg length (or at least pelvis even) issue, I can say a pair of 5s or a belt under the shorter leg makes a huge difference for me. Like, the difference between soreness and, as you’ve felt, a tweak that will set me back.

Which way do you lean/twist?

[Matt Dawson]

Leaning to the right. Also twisting forward on the right side I think.

[Matt Dawson]

Squat 225x5x3
Strict Press 155x5x3
Deadlift 365x5x3

[Matt Dawson]

Squat 275x5x3
Bench 255x5x3
Chins 6, 6, 6, 5, 4 (sets spread out over the day)