23 Mar Byrd: Offseason Squats as a Little Guy!

I have been on a rollercoaster as of late, lots of ups and downs, highs and lows. In reality though nobody really gives a shit, there are some things in life you just have to figure out on your own and push forward. Since the Arnold my bodyweight has worked down to 260lbs. Now I have no idea when the last time I was this light, but I am pretty sure it was in the 90s haha! With that said I got with Scott and Brian and worked out a plan to see what and where I can take my body to. The next few months will be interesting as I try to finish the change from a fat 308 to what I am not sure yet.

If you have kept up with my log you know I partially tore my left bicep at the Arnold. Obviously I will have to take a few more weeks away from deads, but it doesn’t mean I cant squat. I have a few things that I really need to focus on with my squat, and now is a good time to fix it. Hopefully I can make the adjustments and get back on track.

Squats:
Raw up to 425
Briefs on
525×3
615×2
705×1
Raw work no belt
2×8@415
Leg press 2×20

Yeah I suck at reps, went home and threw up three times before I even made it inside. I have a lot way to go to get into shape!

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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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