Have you ever tried Reverse Lunges with a Front-Squat Grip? If not, DON’T!

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

25 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

Straight Sets (Do all sets of first exercise, then move on to the next exercise, etc.)

Anderson Front Squat from Pins – 165 pounds – Sets: 1/1/1/1/1 (2m rest)
Trap Bar Speed Deadlift – 175 pounds – Sets: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 (1m rest)
Barbell Reverse Lunge with Front-Squat Grip – 105 pounds – Sets: 8/8/8 (2m rest)
Hanging Straight-Leg Raises – Bodyweight – 4/3/2 (90s rest)

Cool-down

Dead Hang – 55 seconds

Workout Journal Notes

This week was a little bit easier on the Anderson squats, only because it wasn’t quite as new as last week.

It’s still quite a challenge to blast up from a dead stop in the bottom position, but I know it’s really working and going to improve my normal squats.

Front-Squat Grip Reverse Lunges were just as awkward as last week, and they definitely work the core just as much as the legs!

Trying to maintain balance and stay upright leaves me feeling like I’ve done a total body workout with each set.

That may explain why I could barely squeeze out more than a few Hanging Straight-Leg Raises and why my abs were sore last week too.