Dr. Squat - Dr. Fred Hatfield

Take it for what its worth Jeff...I do the walk outs (overloads) for squats as well, I love them, but I found myself getting carried away. I think 5%-10% ove ryour squat max is very effective, maybe even a little more, but about a year ago i got so into it i worked up to about 765lbs (squat max around 550 in gear) and promptly cracked a rib on the backside fo the ribcage, and the swelling created a band of pain around my upper back and chest that kept me out of the gym for over a month. Moderation..I say this cause reading over your workout I can imagine you creeping up like I did.

Good luck in your meet!

dl day...
135x5
245x3
335x2
385x1
435x1
Couldn't complete workout,upper back to tired from heavy squat lift offs on mon.[so much for superman] and heavy bench on wed.
wanted to go to 470 for 2 then 375 for 5x3.
going to a raw bench comp sat.

I'am going to lift raw,My son and a group of kids from H.s pling,We are going as a team.

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Well I did raw bench meet today;

1ST 275 SMOKED
2ND 305 SMOKED
3RD 325 SMOKED
They give u a 4th if you get first 3
4TH 340 SMOKED
Bench shirt used FRIUT OF THE LOOM.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
JM=M2
PS. WE TOOK HOME 1ST IN TEAM .....

Squat day;
135x10
245x10
335x5+belt
425x3+belt/wraps
Put on my new centurion suit ...
480x5 coundn't break parallel
515x3 got to parallel
545x2 parallel or just below
I was using a hardcore and it is harder to put on then the cent.wondering if I should have went with a comp fit?
Also just rec. 2 fury bench shirts[meet and comp fits] and a dl suit..
AFTER SQUATING FACE/NECK HAVE A NICE SUNBURN
Recoup in the hot tub
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Dl day 3/21
135x5
245x3
335x2
425x1 dl suit on
450x1
475x1
500x1 gym pr. :twisted:
515xjust to knees,tried ammonia cap for 1st time WOW..
power shurgs
225x8
360 3 sets of 5
Seated gm's
135x10
185x 3x5
Felt real good,hamie is alot better......

MON 3/24 SQUATS
135X10
245X10
335X5+BELT
425X3 B/W
515X2 FULL GEAR
WORK SETS
555X 2SETS OF 3
Still felt good after having a slow start,so TMO loaded the bar and said DAD don't look.[OShit i said]
605x1 new pr. :twisted: :twisted:
hut tub

Tom thanks much,went out to my gym[home]3 times 11.am,4:00 pm then
6:00pm third time was a charm,first 2x's could not get started.
I"am doing the ED Coan peaking cycle for squat.
first 4 weeks i used my raw pr,2nd 4 weeks used last meet pr[540] and last 6 week added another 35lbs to max [575] week 14 is 639lb 1x1. so far good results.
JM
Lock and Load...
stay healthy

DL.3/28
135X10
225X3
315X2
425X2
SPEED SETS
385 3X3
POWER SHRUGS
405 3X5
ALL THIS DEADLIFTING IS TAKING IT'S TOLL.....DAM, TAKE A WEEK OFF
FROM DEADS

Looks like you're getting consistent in the shirt. I remember your struggles with it and opening raw at meets. You should wrap both wrists though. If you work on your setup/technique, you'll get another 30-40 lbs.

Marcus: the reason I dont wrap rt. wrist it that it is fused and does not bend back at all and forward maybe 1inch[look at video you can see].You were right on with the fury shirt, P/U two[ meet & comp] fits.I still might open up raw at masters.

Tom:

I will do this monday,

HELL I dont have a clue most times,Still firguring out this new sport...You guys are the closes thing I have to a Coach :twisted: :twisted:
Thanks
jm

4/2
bench day
135x5
225x3
275x3
305x1 raw opener for meet
fury shirt
335x2 no touch
355x1 ok
375 2x1 ok
365x1 super wide n.g
365x1 raw grip ok
365x1 normal shirt grip good
just trying to find a good bar placement.,

Graham thanks......
DL DAY 4/4
135X5 ROWS
225X5 DL
315X5
385X3
405X2
435X2
455X1
475X1
495X SHIT
415X2
385X2
SHURGS 435 3X5
I'am going to dl 1 more time before meet,seems as it has stalled after hitting 500 2 weeks ago

I agree with less warmups. If you feel you need more volume, then do some lighter sets after your heaviest one.

Raw bench 4/5
135x5
225x5
275x3
300x3
315x2
330x1
close grip
280 3x3
Another saturday nite at the bar..

Tom,
Don't change a thing I will be fine,I was maybe needing help to get the shirt on after my opener if your not around no sweat .If you need some help just give me a heads up.
I just go in on meet day looking for PR.s and having some fun and of course
beating down the butterflys.
Stay healthy
jm :twisted: :twisted:

You are cruising now!
Those other 198er's better look out.
You should be totaling around 1550 or thereabout.

4/9 bench
135x10
225x5
275x2
305x1
shrit on
335x1 inch off chest.
all touched here down.
355x1
365x1
375x1
395x1
400-missed lockout

DL day
135x5
245x3
335x2
425x1
450x1
475x1
500x1
510x1PR,Pulled it up looked left then right and yelled who's your daddy :twisted:

335x2x3
best dl day yet as far as feeling strong......

Bench day 4/17
135x5
225x3
275x2
305x1=raw opener
shirt on
355x1
365x1=shirt opener
375x1
385x1
405x1
If I dont have time to put shirt on I will lift raw.305,325,345

Here is my set of 575x3,what do you think of depth/form.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egA4LCnnI7o
jm

Tom,
I thought the same.
I will do some box squats[touch&go] 2inch below parallel in suit,this new suit has alot more stopping power then my Inzer.

Monday 4/21
box squats
225x5
315x5
365x3
435x1 suit/belt
515x1 full armor,wanted to see how my depth is in the titain suit.
IS THIS LOW ENOUGH??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-K2pHVPTWg
Been thinking, not going low enough during my squat workouts in new suit..
4/23 BENCH RAW
135X7
225X5
310 2X3
320 2X2 95% OF MAX

LAST SQUAT DAY 4/25
135X5
245X5
335X3
425X2
SUIT UP
475X2
500X3
550X2
590X2
It's funny but my last set was easy compared to 550,go figure.....
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Good luck at your meet.