24 May Byrd: Equipped lifters are weak!

Just a gear whore who is enjoying some raw training. Bodyweight is steady, and finally getting healthy. No meets in the future, but with me that could change any minute!

Stupid gear whores thinking they can actually lift with raw lifters. What was I thinking?

Honestly my plan was to stay in sleeves for awhile, but mine have just ripped too much to put them on anymore. I wore them warming up and decided to throw on a pair of single grippers. I didnt want to take up anybodies time and energy in the gym, so I wrapped myself. I feel like I got a pretty good wrap on them though!

Squats went like this
3×10@bar
3×5@150
3×3@240
1×1@330
1×1@420
1×1@510
wraps on
1×1@600
1×1@700
1×1@800

3×8 single leg deadlifts

Not all the reps are pretty, but I didnt expect them to look great. Speed was ok on them all, the only reason 800 slowed was the knee cave. I will get those things sorted out, but for now its back to some reps and then maybe back to briefs.

As always check out the Q&A and throw me some questions!

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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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