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Z-train.... who's aboard?

	2007/05/10, 11:37 AM I recently started incorporating z-squats and deadlifts into my training. From the last few weeks of doing these I am really beginning to enjoy them. They seem to absolutely destroy my core and my spirit in general. My favorite zercher deadlifts off the floor. I am still working on the flexibility to do these with any serious weight... Z-squats as front squats dont allow me to cheat so my form has to be good on each and every rep....my kind of an exericse...
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/05/10, 01:09 PM I've never been real big on them. Only time I've done them I did them with a thick bar, felt a lot more comfortable. Of course at some point I will do a contest that involves a conans carry, and they will become a main part of my training. Important thing, is the best exercise is the one that gets YOU results. -------------- Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
coolnatedawg Posts: 813 Joined: 2005/03/09	2007/05/10, 05:20 PM i watched the Elite Fts Squat Index video, and they say if doing Z with the bar in your elbows hurts, try holding a 2x6 there and setting the bar there... should help disperse the weight. i might try these out soon...
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2007/05/10, 08:15 PM I always thought they kinda easy....but they cause me to round my back and make it uncomfy... -------------- \"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\" You have to learn to follow, before you can lead.
	2007/05/10, 11:55 PM Definitely not easy....have 2 big bruises on each crook of the elbow/forarm.....and soreness all over... I think it's kind of helpful for connas carry and possibly stones.....not to mention overall strength