30 Mar Byrd: Raw Squats Week 2!

Finally broke the 2,500 total mark at the Arnold, but like any lifter I feel there is more left in the tank. Focusing on some offseason goals which include gaining some weight to fill out the 275 class, improving my bench, adjusting some form issues on the squat, and adding more upper back size. The next 8 weeks will focus on raw work and speed. I feel like if I can get those things accomplished I will be looking at another PR total come meet time.

That walk out is soooo hard ???? 600 for singles today #1020life #powerrackstrength #prs #inzer #strong #whythehelldiditagcrossfit #crossfit #raw #equipped #Mass #meet #mcgill #muscle #strong #powerlifter #powerlift #powerlifting #bench #benchpress #squat #deadlift #total #meet #arnold #worlds

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Mar 28, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT

Squat this week looked like this
2×5@145
2×5@235
1×3@325
1×1@415
1×1@505
3×1@600
1×5@505

Everything was done in sleeves and walked out because im a dumbass and missed the gym on Saturday.

Good news is that everything is moving well! I am 290 already and strength seems to be climbing pretty fast. I am interested to see how the work in sleeves will pay off for my geared squat. Right now the goal is to just build a little volume in the 600 range and start working a little heavier in a few weeks.

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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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