Z skwats....

Thanks Mike.  I should have known they were in your "mix". 

How is your training going so far relative to all those lifting and throwing PRs you were hoping for back in January?  I am a bit behind schedule myself.  I kind of neglected to factor in the increased recovery time and slower progress involved when one is 40+ as opposed to 20+.  The 405 front squat (deep and 100% raw) is looking very unlikely this season, but 385 should happen by Saline.  We'll see what happens in the weight room over the next 6 weeks or so, and more importantly, what happens on the field at Alma, Saline, and Detroit.  I am hoping to learn how to throw in the period between Alma and Saline...

Good training.

Peter.

Peter Ingleton wrote: Second, what do you feel are the advantages/benefits of doing Zercher's as opposed to front squats?  I am just curious as I have never done them before or even personally known anyone who has ever done them.  How long does it take your arms to get used to holding the bar like that?

Peter -

they are just entirely different than a front squat.  The core is worked so much more with a zercher vs. a front.  Like Baab said, everything gets hit, upper back, traps, etc....  I even used an 8ft. bar for the 605, just to add a little more core to it.  Walking it out and stabilizing that is good for what we do.

that being said, i do front squat also. 

If you've never done a Zercher, you really just need to do it to fully appreciate it.  Use a little bit of padding and your arm will never even notice it.......much

Mike, can you explain what a Timmerman is?

Craig, looked real good bro. Glad you finally nailed it. Keep goin now! 700 soon!

Buddy Hull