Tribute to a Strongman!

If your a Bodybuiler, powerlifter, strongmen or just fitness minded individuals we all share a common goal among the iron, to improve.  I geared this workout to the tribute to a great Strongman athlete, Jesse Marunde whom left us 4 years ago.  I had the opportunity to meet and watch him preform at the 2007 NPC Empire Classic where I was competing at the time.  Its people like Jesse that brought great intensity to the sport  You always knew he was pushing it as hard as he could.

Here's my attempt at high rep squats with 405lbs. 

Thanks for all the inspiration

-Luke

Back under the bar!

2009 INBF Washington State Natural Heavyweight

Many of you don't know, but back in December I slightly injured my back warming up on squats.  Since then I had to stay away from them and place more of a emphasis on front squats and deadlifts, since they didn't seem to bother my back at all.  It has been a slow process working squats back into my routine, but it actually seems to have been beneficial in the long run.  I really feel that the switch is really is helping me bring up some lagging areas, add some thickness to my back and has really helped me focus more on my form.  This weekend things were really feeling great, so I decided to start upping my weight and overall I am really happy with how they felt.  Here's how it went.......

*Warm-ups excluded

Squats- 1x12@405 / 1x10@455 / 1x8@455
V-Squat- 4x8
Lunges- 4x10
Leg Extensions- 2x10 / 1x12

-Luke