How are those Deadstop Front Squats coming?
Hey Andy, I was wondering if you were still around. Good to hear from you. A couple of things I have learned: 1. On these deadstops, and I would include a lot of lifts in this area, you have to cut back on volume. I am thinking that six singles would be just about enough. I start with 255 at 35 or 36 inches off the ground (sawhorses) and take five jumps up…or I do a heavy, back off to 255, another heavy, back off, another heavy and move on to the next exercise. 2. Working on your sticking point like this REALLY pays off faster than you think. I have been doing the front squats three days a week, but with only six reps, I think I’m not going to creep into overtraining. One day, this Friday for example, I just do six singles with 255, but focus on flying up on each rep. 3. My one truly “max” workout each week has to be tempered. I’m trying to bump my max up over a few months. Last week, I did 335 very easily and had plenty more in me, but I stopped. I think missing on this exercise or pu
