07 Jul Byrd: End of offseason squats

Making the transition back to my gear has been pretty smooth. I took several weeks just working in briefs with focusing on a few things. I knew that for me to get better use of my gear I needed to increase focus on my breathing, and ability to sit back at the start of the lift. These will always be a work in progress for me and part of what it takes to keep improving in this sport after 15+ years.

940 squat from Saturday. #1020life #prs #powerrackstrength #inzer #isquathigh #raw #total #deadlift #bench #powerlifting #powerlifter #equipped #Lup

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Squats: Used the Bulldog squat bar for the first time in training.
3×10 bar
3×5 @ 150
2×3@ 240
1×3@ 330
1×1@ 420
briefs on
1×2@510
1×2@600
suit on, no straps
1×1@ 700
straps up light
1×1@800
added wraps
1×1@870
1×1@940

3×8 leg press narrow stance
3×8 single leg good mornings.

Overall my body has felt good during and after the squats. I will be back in full gear this week, but working with lighter weight for more reps and focusing on the things I discussed in the introduction. There will always be things that need to be improved to be successful in this sport.

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Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is a competitive powerlifter, with over 16 years of training experience. Byrd has been ranked nationally for the past 6 years under multiple categories. His total has ranked as high as second nationally in the 275 class. He currently has a best total of 2500lbs. Best individual lifts include a 1040lb squat, a 750lb bench press, and 735lb deadlift. His 1040lb squat ranks him 26th all-time squats at the 308 class. Jonathan currently trains out of Team Samson Gym in Jacksonville, FL. Before powerlifting Jonathan was a college athlete at Methodist University as both an all-conference football player and track athlete. Following graduation he played four years of arena football in various leagues.

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