One Rep Max
Lucas finds what is probably his one rep max back squat.
If the weight goes up easily, without making a face like this, it probably wasn't a one rep max! It often takes failing at a certain weight to figure out what your limit is. Sometimes, however, you are able fight through and complete the lift. In which case, this face is usually followed by one of complete surprise! Good job Lucas!
Workout:
Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Don't flame me for this but....whenever I see individuals who do not wear shoes where barbell work is taking place, I remember the time when a dude with no shoes on (he had seen Arnold squatting barefoot!) dropped a 45lb plate on his toe....what did it look like? Think of smashing a grape with a hammer..
Posted by: Anthony Springman | July 12, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Unless you have steel toed boots (which can still prove to be untrustworthy), the smashing of the toes will happen whether the foot is in a shoe or not.
Lucas, you're the man.
Posted by: KC | July 12, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Lucas is making progress in crossfit for two
reasons. 1. Lucas comes in 4-5 times a week and 2. he is focused on getting better.
The photo of his max effort reveals one of the faults Lucas is working on fixing. His knees have come in too far. At lighter loads he maintains better alignment, so when we saw this lift we knew it was a maximum effort.
Great Job Lucas
Posted by: hollis | July 13, 2008 at 04:40 PM