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mikhou wrote:

OneOfManyRobs wrote:I think I needed at least one more warmup set on the squat, and my form is still probably bad. I'll deload it to 140 next time, and post video for feedback. Didn't have time to record lifting form this morning. Assist Chinups need more assist, I'll use my TRX heavy band next time.

I don't know what warm-up protocol you are using, but I like to use 4 evenly spaced jumps from the bar to my working weight at 5, 3, and 2 reps. Some people start with the bar x 5. (I never do this.) So If I am squatting 200 (and the bar is 45), it would look like this with the bar:

Bar (45) x 5 (Again, I usually don't do the bar. I just proceed to the 5 rep set below.)
85 x 5
125 x 3
160 x 2
200 (working sets)

If you're working weight is lower or higher, I still think that this is a good way to warmup. It eases you up to your working weight without wearing you out for your working weight. Some people would say that if your working weight is low, then you don't need warm-up sets. I've tried this and it didn't work for me so I stick with what I've outlined above.

godjira1 wrote:It is part of the learning curve. Almost every guy I have trained with has gone through a stage where they bit off more than they can chew because the earlier weights felt easy.

OneOfManyRobs wrote:12/12/2019:

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Bench Press:                Deadlift:
5 x 45                             20 x 24kg two-handed swings
5 x 55                             5 x 135
5 x 55
5 x 55

Need a bit more warm-up on deadlifts. Not hurt, just felt stiff.

I think I'll try doing a couple weighed Turkish Getups as a warm up on lifting days. Shouldn't take more than a couple minutes, and they hit almost every muscle in the body.