Monday 06/07/10

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Warm-up


Back Squat
3 x 5


Press
3 x 5


Deadlift
Work up to a 5 RM (5 rep max).


Some comments:

1. "3 x 5" means 3 sets of 5 reps (repetitions), all done at the same weight.  You will do a few warm-up sets (always starting with an empty bar) first.  Then, once you have reached your working weight, you will do a set of 5 reps, rest about 3 minutes, do another set of 5 reps at the same weight, rest about 3 minutes again, and then do your final set of 5 reps (again at the same weight).
2. A lot of you are either very new to deadlifting or have not deadlifted for quite some time. With that in mind, a focus on technique will be your primary goal today. We will work up to a decently heavy set of 5, but not a true 5 rep max. Don't worry - if you focus on technique now, the bigger weights will come. If you don't nail the technique, you will never be as strong as you could be. And strong is cool.