Squat openers

[Jenae O’Neil]

#17263

Can’t decide between 230 and 235 for my opener. Both felt solid but I had a bit of a misgroove on the 3rd rep at 235.

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[Matt]

#17267

A general rule for openers, is to open lighter than you think you need. So if it is a toss up between 230 and 235 I’d do 230 and just make a slightly larger jump for the 2nd/3rd attempts.

[Murph]

#17278

What’s your prior PR?

[Jenae O’Neil]

#17280

Last PR I hit was 250

[Murph]

#17281

OK.
Based off a prior PR of 250, if I were handling you I would do this:

Open: 230
2nd:245 (7% jump)
3rd: 255 (5% jump) or 260/265 (6-7% jump) depending on how you feel.

Always open with a weight you can SMASH.

[Candace Puopolo]

#17287

Nice work! I agree with Murph. When is your meet? Also is this your first meet? Is your previous PR a gym PR? All good things to know before determining an opener.

[Jenae O’Neil]

#17292

Sounds like 230 is going to be my best bet. My meet is on Saturday November 30th. All my prior PRs are gym PRs. Thank you guys!

[Candace Puopolo]

#17329

Sounds like a good plan. Good luck and smash all the weight!

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