8 x 135
6 x 225
6 x 315
2 x 405
2 x 425
1 x 455
1 x 475
1 x 485 missed, but damn close
2 x 405
1 x 405
3 x 315
1 x 225
485 - I'm usually pissed if I miss a new max, but I gave it all on 485, just couldn't lock it out. It was a heck of a rush, couldn't hardly see for a few seconds after I set it down. I'll hit it soon though. It was the only lift I used a belt on.
10 x 135
10 x 135
4 x 225
4 x 225
1 x 245
1 x 265 (new max)
275 missed, but not as bad as last time.
4 x 225
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Already sore from deadlifts last night. I will likely skip hang cleans tommorow- my upper back will likely be even more sore tommorow so I don't want to push it. If I go in at all I may do a rare day of arms and or shoulder presses.
Despite no belt until 485 yesterday, my lower back is fine. Soreness is limited to upper back and hamstrings.
The workouts are looking good. Your squat numbers are nothing to laugh at. Your deadlift is huge and you have the potential to get your squat up there as well.
One thing to add to your routine to help with falling forward on the squat is heavy good mornings. This article has some really great tips. TESTOSTERONE NATION
The workouts are looking good. Your squat numbers are nothing to laugh at. Your deadlift is huge and you have the potential to get your squat up there as well.
One thing to add to your routine to help with falling forward on the squat is heavy good mornings. This article has some really great tips. TESTOSTERONE NATION
Thanks. I really think with my deads being decent, I'll eventually get the squat up. I use a lot of leg drive deadlifting, so I think a lot of my problem on the squat is form, which makes sense as tall as I am.
I've read that article before, but I'll check it out again.
Already sore from deadlifts last night. I will likely skip hang cleans tommorow- my upper back will likely be even more sore tommorow so I don't want to push it. If I go in at all I may do a rare day of arms and or shoulder presses.
Despite no belt until 485 yesterday, my lower back is fine. Soreness is limited to upper back and hamstrings.
How much soreness in the lower back should ya' feel from deadlifts?
How much soreness in the lower back should ya' feel from deadlifts?
And great numbers as always.
Thanks.
When I first started doing them, I'd get really sore in the lower back. But, as I've gotten better at them, I think I use my hamstrings, which is what we're supposed to do. I didn't use a belt much and maybe that has helped.
hey, are you following a prescribed training program or is this more ad hoc?
I made it up. I just want to get bench, deadlift, and squat stronger, so those each get a day just for them to work up to singles. The rest of the week I try to even things out- I've read a lot of Cosgrove and others that urge people to balance push - pull vertically and horizontally, so that's what those days are for.
I'll probably start squatting for reps on Saturdays to try and kickstart that lift.
8 x 135
8 x 135
5 x 225
1 x 315
2 x 315
1 x 315
5 x 225
calf raises in between
It's apparent to me that I need to practice the movement more and gain weight to get the numbers up. Some reps at 315 felt good, were easy, while on other ones I nearly got stapled to the floor.
bench twice in a week. you are serious about focusing on that.
you taking any time off next week for the holiday? I fear I will be forced to due to traveling.
Yeah, I'll lift the first two days next week then take off 'til the next Monday. I have a place to lift at the in-laws, but I'm overdue for a break since I'm pushing it pretty hard 6 days a week. Hopefully I'll gain a couple of pounds next week!
Scrapping plans to work out today and Tuesday before taking a break. Have a cold and really should take time off after many weeks of 5 and 6 days a week.
Always looking to gain, so I'll get to work with the fork this week.
Getting back into this kind of slowly because I feel like crap. Nothing like doing what you're supposed to and taking a week off only to have your strength levels regress 3 weeks. Hopefully next week the break will translate into better strength and endurance.
Doesn't that just piss you off--work for weeks and weeks to get some where, take a little time off, and lose it all. I hate that!
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Yep. That only thing that made me feel better is a big strong guy I know from my Y told me tonight that he lost 10 pounds the past two weeks even though he's trying to get bigger. He said it's just water weight fluctuation and I guess he's right. Plus, since I only lifted 4 days in two weeks pretty much, I haven't been taking my creatine, so I probably just lost stored water.
I don't know. I need to stop looking at the freaking scale and just look at the plates for progress! I've just been underweight such a large portion of my life I love to see the needle go higher.
Oh, and note to self- stick with higher reps with squats. The weights are lower, but I have good soreness in my legs this time, as with other times, after squat day. I just don't get that with pyramidding squats.
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