Dave identified that my speed off the box while squatting has decreased. I've been working on improving this and banded squats will continue this effort.

 

box squat - box 1.5" above parallel - wore Metal Ace briefs

bar was set up with 2 average bands per side

worked up to 515 for 4 sets of 2 reps

one band removed for 1 set of 2 reps

515 with no bands for 2 reps

 

deadlifts

worked up to 585 for a single

 

The bands were brutal and my 4th double with both bands was challenging. After stripping the bands the 515 moved very quickly. Today was a good day.

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