Timmy: The Quest for 315

[TimmyTM]

Today's Workout:

• Quest for 315: Phase III, Day B, Week 2[/b]
  
  Conventional Deadlift:
  10 @ 45 lbs
  3 @ 135 lbs
  3 @ 185 lbs
  10x4 @ 225 lbs (+1 rep, all sets)
  
  Superset:
  Cable Crunch:
  3 @ 100 lbs
  5x6 @ 140 lbs
  High-to-Low Cable Woodchopper:
  3 @ 50 lbs
  5x6 @ 80 lbs
  
  post-workout bodyweight: 164.2 lbs

After the fifth set, I stopped being able to hold 90 second rest periods. I still counted to 90, but I needed to really be there mentally before approaching the bar. I gained momentum as the sets wore on, even as I started grinding. I started stiff-legging too much, but, well, whatever. My spine was neutral, and I locked out, that's what matters. Nineth set, I noticed I wasn't back on my heels. So I shifted my weight mid-rep, and it came up easier. Tenth set was four grinders. In addition, the bar was rolling back to one side, and my grip came out slightly. I need to watch where my hands go so I don't hurt myself.

I can't believe I pulled a volume of 9000 lbs.

Adjustments: Finish off with 10x5 and promptly collapse. It won't be easy, but it'll be worth it. That's what intensity is.

[TimmyTM]

• Alternating Sets:
  BB Incline Press:
  3 @ 65 lbs
  5x4 @ 115 lbs
  One-Arm DB Row:
  3 @ 35 lbs
  5x4 @ 65 lbs
  
  Deadlift
  3 @ 135 lbs
  3 @ 185 lbs
  3 @ 225 lbs
  1 @ 255 lbs (PR +10 lbs)

I'm depressed, so I ended up cutting my workout short. I have to say, ten sets gets boring. I stopped and thought about what I really wanted to do. Kind of sad how I broke my deadlift PR, yet I felt nothing. In the shower, I considered my goals. I've been hammering out strength for a while now. Yet.

I've realized I don't really want to deadlift 315. What's the point? It's nothing more than dick-waving.

I had a lot of thoughts, but, well, whatever. I think I'll take a week off soon. I have no intensity.