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Ben_FIcon...25-01-2012 @ 23:13 
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Wayne_Cowdrey said:
Thanks. You mean the zercher stuff? The world record for the full zercher lift for my weight class is 235. I'm on 197! I'm not aware of there being a record for the zercher squat.
Happy


Yes, the Zerchers... 235kg sounds like a good challenge. I recall there were some decent numbers to be chased if you were that way inclined.
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...25-01-2012 @ 23:19 
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Post Edited: 25.01.2012 @ 23:46 PM by Wayne_Cowdrey
dr_hazbun said:
Nice training once again Mr Wayne

I would argue to say that a full Zercher from the floor would place your lumbar (and possibly cervical) spine at greater risk than a well executed back squat. Have you experimented with lower bar positions on your back? They take getting used to initially but reduce direct cervical spine loading.


Thanks for the input Happy

I have good form on zerchers. I've never heard of a zercher injury, although that doesn't mean they don't happen!

No, I haven't experimented with lower positions. I just sit the bar where it feels "right".
shanejerIcon...25-01-2012 @ 23:27 
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Unlucky on the squat Wayne
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...25-01-2012 @ 23:28 
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shanejer said:
Unlucky on the squat Wayne


Thanks. A kilo less and I would have got through the sticking point!
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...26-01-2012 @ 10:27 
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dr_hazbun said:
I would argue to say that a full Zercher from the floor would place your lumbar (and possibly cervical) spine at greater risk than a well executed back squat.


When I say "full zercher" I mean when you dead lift it to the knees first.

The "zercher dead lift", where you take it all the way from the floor in the crook of your arms, doesn't look very spine friendly! I never do those. I'm not flexible enough to get down that low anyway!
EDCLARKEIcon...26-01-2012 @ 10:45 
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Post Edited: 26.01.2012 @ 10:45 AM by EDCLARKE
the amount of weight you use on weighted planks blows my mind , I shake like a s**tting dog with just 5k on my back.
JCIcon...26-01-2012 @ 10:51 
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Wayne_Cowdrey said: I've lost interest in spine loading exercises since getting the news that one of my non-lifter friends has a prolapsed disc in his upper spine and probably needs surgery. I want to look after my spine. I think I'll only train back squats and yoke if I've got a comp coming up with them in. I'll stick to zercher squats, zercher lifts and front squats.



Thats a bit like saying your mate snapped his knob during sex....so I dont wanna have sex again!? Strange reasoning IMO

Solid few sessions nonetheless
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...26-01-2012 @ 11:12 
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EDCLARKE said:
the amount of weight you use on weighted planks blows my mind , I shake like a s**tting dog with just 5k on my back.


Ha ha! Maybe it's from years of heavy beltless work? I don't know.

I do need to push it a bit harder though. I could have held it for longer.
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...26-01-2012 @ 11:15 
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JC said:
Thats a bit like saying your mate snapped his knob during sex....so I dont wanna have sex again!? Strange reasoning IMO


Ha ha! I've realised that I'm not young anymore, and long-term health has risen up my list!

Solid few sessions nonetheless


Thanks. Things are ticking along nicely.

Happy
dr_hazbunIcon...26-01-2012 @ 17:40 
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Wayne_Cowdrey said:
The "zercher dead lift", where you take it all the way from the floor in the crook of your arms, doesn't look very spine friendly! I never do those. I'm not flexible enough to get down that low anyway!


Ah, cause that's what I thought you meant by full zercher.
british_beefIcon...28-01-2012 @ 22:50 
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Random lad in the gym next to me was doing Zercher squats .. was well impressed until he explained he was doing front squats Confused
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...28-01-2012 @ 23:38 
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british_beef said:
Random lad in the gym next to me was doing Zercher squats .. was well impressed until he explained he was doing front squats Confused


Just out of interest, what sort of weight was he using?
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...30-01-2012 @ 14:56 
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Posting from my phone.

Strict press - 3 sets of 2 with 102.5

Zercher squats - 2 sets of 2 with 192.5

"Axle zercher clean" experiment - 1 very ugly rep with 61 was enough to demonstrate that this isn't a satisfactory method of cleaning! Nearly injured my thumb.

Some gay s**t - light leg curls and plate front raises.
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Wayne_CowdreyIcon...30-01-2012 @ 15:13 
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Mrs Cowdrey was shopping while I was training. The leg curls and front raises were time fillers... but I might keep leg curls in Happy

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