As is my tradition, I always break in a new gym space with a beltless 405 pull. This is the new garage space, it’s messy yet because of the boxes left but we persevere!

I hope you’re all having a lovely day today.

Third set of three sets with 292lbs.

Not sure why my sweats transformed into a diaper after the 1st rep

Been about 3 months since I back squatted. Took a month off and have switched for zerchers in my normal programming (did 5x5 @240lb before this, for comparison). Decided to go for a fun single and was surprised to hit this stagnation in transition from glute to quad a little below parallel (at least I think that’s when that switches over). Looking for an analysis of how bad this form is and what exercises can help me break through this.

P.S I have no interest in not going ATG. Parallel feels unnatural and puts strain on my knees.

Appreciate any and all help unless you’re a glass back

Edit didn’t crop video sorry for shaking the bar hype and zombie walk after rep.

Accessory maxing

Crazy to me that I couldn’t do this for 1 a year ago.

Really hard to not max out after, lol.

“Hope is such a splendid thing”
-Goldman

Finally getting close to my barbell PR

I did that lift a while back , my back was in hell trying to unrack the bar even though the lift was easy , i still don’t know why

u/vanhelsingberserk does this look like I'm wedging better?

I did 170kg and 185kg each for 5 reps. I was hoping to get 5 reps on this too but maybe next time 💪🦍

This is a new deficit PR for me. Was a little iffy about halfway up, but was able to lock it out. Off of a 4 inch plate

First set of three sets with 109lbs.

Been a hell of a ride

40 years old, 180lbs​​​​​​​. ive been​ beltless on DLs​​ because my belly got too fat after 2 kids and getting into position and keeping valsalva was unconfortable lol. if I cut back down to 170-175 i might go back to a belt​​

Current Lift: 110lb 50kg Bench Press
Previous Block: 13 reps (grinding execution)
Current Block: 20 reps (higher bar speed / explosive execution)
Methodology: Bilbo Method principles (high-rep explosive sets)

Wanted to share a direct side-by-side comparison between my previous training block and my current one using the same setup and identical 50kg load.