Mike's quest for Abs and 1100

[Squatter]

Nice work under less than ideal circumstances Mike! I hope you son pulls out of his misery soon!

[MikeM]

Thanks Jim. I can ignore my own problems usually, but when it's your kids, that is tough. He'll be fine though which is the main thing. I'll just have to suck it up, be like Swede and catch up on my sleep when I'm dead!

Finally got a chance to check out the videos and this one was telling. I forgot about it until I watched it just now.

MVI 6846 - YouTube

MVI 6846 - YouTube

This was like the second or third set. I definitly have an imbalance in my legs as my left is way stronger and more stable than my right. Now my right ankle is the one that was shattered when I was younger, and has the osteo-arthritis in it now. But that really just affects bending it as it only has about 30% motion.

However, I'm thinking I need to do more stuff with that leg to get it stronger and more stable.

Oh, and Rehbrands are AWESOME. I don't think they really add much if anything to your squats, but they keep your knees nice and stable, just take them right out of your mind when you are squatting. Nice.

[Fazc]

Best of luck with everything in 2013 mate.

[Squatter]

On the Bulgarian squats, your forward leg needs to be farther forward so that when you squat down, the shin is almost vertical.

I also did my Bulgarian's in my power rack. This allowed me to get my balance first as doing so allowed me to grasp the rails first to balance and then I let go and boom - I was able to get them done much better.

[big_swede]

Good work Mike and I wish your son a speedy recovery, thats a tough illness. Happy new year and may you crush PBs!

[Hunterace]

Strong work Mike! Hope the boy feels better soon and everyone gets some rest!

[BendtheBar]

You knees handle those well Mike?

[KD5NFW]

Great work Mike! I almost BOOO'd you for no bulgarian split squat, but then I turned the page and BOOM Hope the boy gets feeling better soon!!!

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by Squatter

On the Bulgarian squats, your forward leg needs to be farther forward so that when you squat down, the shin is almost vertical.

I also did my Bulgarian's in my power rack. This allowed me to get my balance first as doing so allowed me to grasp the rails first to balance and then I let go and boom - I was able to get them done much better.

Great advice. I am a fan of doing them in the rack as well. Mostly because im fat with all kinds of balance problems haha. As far as the deadlift, if your going to re do it, I think you have the right idea. Follow the work sets, hit an easy single, and move on. Hope your son is feeling better Mike

[markievicz]

Nice going on bad sleep and with your mind elsewhere.
I am like you and cant stand it when my kids or wife is sick.