Monday, November 25, 2013

Training -- Mon 25/11/2013

The good news is, unlike my last training cycle, I didn't go ahead and break myself on this final session before comp. Also, benching immediately after squatting was not an issue for my shoulders (even though they'll probably have a cry tomorrow), so that sits well for competition.

The bad news is, everything was much harder than I feel it should have been.

Squats

10xBW
10x20kg
5x70kg
3x100kg -- These first 3 sets with the barbell all felt awkward.
1x120kg -- Belt on; awkwardness diminishing.
2x1x130kg -- First set felt awkward, so I did it again before moving up the weight.
3x1x140kg -- I was specifically aiming to be really powerful and drive up as hard and fast as I could. Instead, every rep was a grinder.

Bench Press

10x20kg
5x40kg
3x60kg
1x70kg
1x80kg
3x1x85kg -- I'm sure these must have been easier than 95kg on Saturday, but I don't recall them feeling any easier.

Deadlift

5x60kg
3x100kg
2x140kg
1x160kg
2x1x170kg -- It's like I forgot how to take the slack out of the bar. First set, I actually wasn't even sure the bar was going to come off the ground...and then it did. Second set I used straps.

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