Chris Jenkins weds squat session

[chris jenkins]

20 mins of stretching

squat

set 1 60kgs 12 reps

set 2 100kgs 10 reps

set 3 140kgs 2 reps

set 4 180kgs 2 reps

set 5 220kgs 2 reps

set 6 260kgs 2 reps knee wraps

set 7 290kgs 2 reps knee wraps

leg curls

set 1 12 reps 60kgs

set 2 12 reps 70kgs

set 3 12 reps 80kgs

hanging leg raises

bodyweight
set 1 15 reps

set 2 15 reps

set 3 15 reps

set 4 15 reps

crunches

3 sets of 15 reps strict.

torso twists with bar to failure

* Nice workout, just focused on speed on squat. Kept assistance exercises to a minimum. Will attempt 297.5kgs next week for 2 reps. With more assistance work, alternate every other week to avoid over training. Good spotting by Flex!!!

[Rob Thomas]

Chris, you're a monster Mate!

[Justin Hurley]

290kg for 2, stop making me jealous....... :wink:

[Justin Hurley]

I was under the impression you shouldn't stretch before working out. Not just because you muscles are cold, but that it actually increases the chances of injury instead of reducing. Also I think I read it can negatively effect power output.

[chris jenkins]

Ive always done some form of stretching before a workout, I think its good to have a certain amount of flexability. Its good to keep everything tight for powerlifting, but I prefer to stretch before during and after workouts to avoid injury. Everybody is different, but I know Ricky Dale Crain is a firm believer in stretching. He swears by it and he has one of the biggest squats ever at 181pounds bodyweight 400kgs. I think stretching is important for the powerlifter!!!!!

[Justin Hurley]

I agree stretching is important, especially hamstrings, groin and hips for me which gets really stiff from squatting.

I always stretch afterwards, kind of kill two birds with one stone. You get the benefits of increased flexibility while removeing waste chemicals from training.

[the block]

stretching causes micro tears which will affect your performance if stretching before training.obviously if you are tight in certain areas then its wise to stretch beforehand. i sometimes stretch my hip flexors before squatting if i feel the need to do so.

its one of the choose your camp things.

[chris jenkins]

I agree, a lot of people dont agree with stretching for powerlifting. I feel I need to stretch, I feel stronger when I have stretched my whole body. Each to their own!!!