07 Feb Derek Wilcox: Strong(ish) Garagebell Chronicles 1-29-17 Repping 900lbs and 3RM PRs!

Never thought I would ever say that I was repping 900lbs on much of any real lift.  I was pretty nervous before this week started on how everything would go. This is usually the platform that I base my number selection on for the meet peeking cycle that leads up to the competition. Thankfully this week went very well and I don’t feel too terrible afterward either. Hopefully this is a good sign for all the crazy heavy work I have ahead of me in a couple weeks!

Heavy Lower Day (Warm ups – Empty bar squats with wraps on quads/hams, rotational hip stretches, TFL stretch, bird dogs and shoulder mobility)
–Fully Equipped Squat – worked up to 901 x3 New PR
Had a little drama during the set but in the end it only made me more confident in my strength at this point.

Heavy Upper Day (Warm ups – Empty bar squats, rotational hip stretches, TFL stretch, bird dogs and shoulder mobility)
– Shirted Bench Press – up to 535 x3
Managed to keep my shoulders in tact here and actually felt pretty easy.  Left a little in the tank just to play it safe.

Light Lower Day (Warm ups – Empty bar squats with wraps on quads/hams, rotational hip stretches, TFL stretch, bird dogs and shoulder mobility)
– Sumo 3” Block Pull – up to 683 x3
Hips felt really beat up so didn’t push it any further.

Very happy with how everything went this week and will hopefully be able to build on it leading up to the meet!

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Derek Wilcox

Derek Wilcox is a multi-faceted strength athlete currently living in Tennessee with his wife, Emily. He is studying at East TN State for Sport Physiology and Performance. He works through Renaissance Periodization as a Nutrition and Training Consultant and has an impressive personal list of strength accomplishments. Strongman since 2009, National Meet Qualifier in Weightlifting in 2009 at 94kg and 105kg. Class A Highland Games Athlete since 2009. Elite PL Totals at 165, 181, 198, and 220. Pro Totals in 181, 198, 220. All time WR Squat at 181 with a 935. Lightest to ever squat 1000 pounds doing it at 194 pounds. His best meet lifts are 1000 squat at 198, 565 bench at 220 and 725 deadlift at 220.

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