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Speed Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 14 Oct 2009 10:00pm Today was speed squat day. We do this every Wednesday to improve our explosiveness in the squat and deadlift. AM Mobility Work Foam Roller Dynamic Warm-Up Glute Work PM Cambered Bar Speed Box Squat 8 x 2 @ 60% max raw weight (no accomodating resistance such as chains or bands) Heavy Deadlift, work up to a max single (almost max Read on »

Max Effort Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Feb 2010 12:00am Squat, working up to a max single Romanian Deadlift 4 x 8-10 Hanging Leg Lifts 4 x max reps Working up to a max single in the squat can take a while and a lot out of you, so I have a hard time doing more than two assistance exercises. Hitting the posterior chain (calves, hammies, glutes, back) and the abs is the key to improving your squat Read on »

Workout of the Day, Front Squats and Barbell Complexes! by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 08 Oct 2009 10:00pm I missed yesterday's squat workout due to a cold so today I had to make up for that without burning myself out before a weekend of max effort madness! Here is the workout I did: AM Mobility Work, 10 mins Dynamic Warm-up, 10 mins Body Weight Glute Work, 10 mins (bridges, bird dog, single leg bridges, fire hydrants) PM Front Squat Read on »

Max Effort Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Jan 2010 12:00am Zercher Squat, work up to a max single, don't be afraid to fail! Barbell Complex, 4 rounds, 3-4 minutes rest between sets reverse lunge x 8 high pull x 8 stiff leg deadlift x 10 barbell roll-out x 10 barbell hip thrust x 10 Here is a video demonstrating the zercher squat. This is a great drill to boost your squat or deadlift Read on »

Max Effort Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 13 Dec 2009 12:00am Today we did a simple but brutally hard max effort squat workout. We just kept adding weight until each of us failed in the lift. I think we did about 10 sets total each... right now with a back off period coming shortly. Reverse Band Squat, working up to a max single Stiff Leg Deadlifts paired with Combat Twists, 4 x 5-8 Read on »

Fat Loss Workout Of The Day, Introducing Goblet Squat Intervals by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 5:48pm : Goblet Squat 8 rounds of 20 seconds fast reps, 10 seconds rest The Fat Burning Intervals are a great way to finish off your workout and really burn some calories. Grab... Today's workout can be done at home with little equipment. The bulk of it can be done without any weights at all so it makes a great workout for a beginner or an active Read on »

Speed Squat Workout by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 02 Dec 2009 12:00am (bridge, bird dog, single leg bridge, clam shell) Kettlebell Windmills 2 x 5 per side PM Speed Squat 8 x 2 @60% max raw weight Sumo Deadlift 10 x 1 @70% mrw Barbell Circuit 4 x 8 hip thrust roll out stiff leg deadlift Read on »

You Should Be Doing This Exercise: Single Leg Squat by RxBlogger Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 8:05pm approved natural herbal health fitness supplements to see if it works for you. Related Squat Exercise Training & Fitness Health Resources Online Squat Exercise, Workouts & Strength.... The single leg squat is one of the best exercises out there (and tougher to do than you think). It builds strength (including core strength) and stabilizes the legs and hips Read on »

Max Effort Bench Press and Max Effort Squat Workouts by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 06 Sep 2009 10:06pm , hopefully a PR, then do some assistance workout afterwards. Here are the workouts we did this weekend. Max Effort Bench Day 2 Board Bench Press, start very light with low reps and slowly work out to the most weight you can press for a single. Incline Dumbbell Press 4 x 10 paired with Pull-ups 32 reps total Dumbbell Triceps Extension 6 x 10 paired Read on »

Speed Squat Workout of the Day by Nathan D. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 21 Oct 2009 10:01pm recommend you incorporate this type of exercise. I makes me feel great! In the afternoon I met with the powerlifting team and we did a speed squat workout. Speed Squat 8 x 2...) Dynamic Warm-up (reverse lunge with twist, inch worm, Russian twist and t-push-up) Glute Work 1 x 20 reps each drill (bridges, bird dog, single leg bridge, clam shell), between Read on »