Holy shit. It looks like the douchebaggery from some of you douchebags is rubbing off on Luv!

Credit for that goes to my PT. I also have a issue with people stacking 45s on the leg press and then not doing a full press or pushing their knees with their hands. :)

Current squat PR is 165/5. Current leg press PR is 310/5. :)

I'm so proud!

Where I lift 90% of people don't squat on the regular. Of the 10% that do I'm probably the deepest squatter going just below parallel. When the other 90% squat we're lucky to see a half squat sometimes.

Actually, going TO parallel is fine. It's staying above parallel that's the problem.

My goal is to get as close to touching my thighs to my calves as possible. Even when I'm unsure about a weight, I always try to go at least parallel.

Also depends on what you're calling parallel. There are a few different opinions on that too. Top of thighs with the floor or hamstrings.

Damn. You are just making your help weight your bitch. Congrats.
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:clap: That's awesome.

Today is "bench day" at the gym. It's also another strength week (low reps). However, I don't have a spotter. :(

Anyway, I learned a valuable lesson last night. I hadn't had a cheat meal in nearly two weeks, so I had Chinese last night while hanging out with a friend. Fried food. Never eat fried food (period) within an hour of going to bed. Oy. Never. Again.

I've been at it for a month now basically, and I'm down 5 lbs but my shorts are pretty damned loose on me. I'm a belt notch tighter for sure. I've been doing squats on the rack as part of my leg workout that also includes lunges while carrying 35 lb plates in each hand. I don't squat alot. I do three sets of 8-10 with 185 lbs. Just in the past few days, a problem has developed. I've got what I can best describe as a sciatic pain in my lower right "upper glute" that will run down the back and side of my right leg. It hurt so much last night that I had to lay down for an hour on my back on the floor just to make it stop. I do stretch before my workouts, and I do cardio for 30 minutes before lifting, so I think the muscles are nice and warmed up. It feels better today, but it's still there, and I don't want to make it worse. DAmmit!

Go see a doctor.

at my age, it's not that uncommon to tweak things here and there and have them get better. I'm going to give it four or five days, and essentially pass on the leg work that involves using my back much. This feels almost more hip related, its that low. If it's not better, i'll go see my chiropractor. If it still doesn't get better, then the doctor. Nothing worse that going to see a doctor with a problem, then next thing you know, it's on your disability insurance as a rider.

I get periodic sciatic pain due to a lack of range of motion from a previous knee injury. Roll your glute on a golf ball and it should loosen it up.

Your situation sounds almost exactly like the back/hip situation I had about a year ago. I saw 3 physical therapists & 2 chiropractors & they didn't help me at all. I did some research on my own & found that treatment for hyperlordosis and APT (anterior pelvic tilt) worked incredibly well. I saw huge improvement in about a week and I was at 100% in about 2 weeks by doing a few targeted exercises & foam rolling. PM me if you think that might be your deal. I'll get you the details.