On the switching of the split squats and deads I think it's a good instinct as far as putting most complex first. However, the deads really are a very complex movement and, although I could go either way, I feel that the heavy weight with the deads trumps the stabiliztaion and balance componenet with the lighter splits. BUT if you feel the need to do it then I think it's completely valid. But you will probably find that the split squats are a little bit more than a "warmup" for the deads.

When it comes to the issues of complexity you have to think about the forgiveness of the exercise and the volume of it too. The suats are much lighter, there is no dumbell on your back, etc. The volume of the squats is going to affect the deads a lot more than the deads affect the squats even though deads are so very demanding. If your feel unsafe then do the switch. But if it's just an academic thing having to do with complexity then I wouldn't. But this is one of those cases where it's up to the individual I think and some of it has to do with what you are prioritizing.

Part of this routine is to continue to progress your deads despite having a hip injury. So deads are prioritized first in the routine.

If you were talking about an olympic lift vs. a squat, for example it would be very cut and dried that the olympic lift goes first.

__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
or
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.