Squat
- 335lbs: 5,5,5,5,5
Over Head Press
- 172.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5
- Cleaned the bar off the floor before pressing
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Power Cleans
- 195lbs: 3,3,3,3,1
- Did 2 high pulls on the last set. Couldn't rack the bar -_-;
Front Squats
- 190lbs: 5,5,5
Overhead Press
- 172.5lbs: 5,5,5
- Struggled with the last rep
Notes
- Cleaned the bar for the front squat & over head press
- Adjusting my Texas Method schedule so that:
- Volume Day = Saturday
- Recovery Day = Monday
- Intensity Day = Wednesday
Pain in the Ass..err...Shoulder
What started out as a crappy week actually ended up pretty good.
For some reason I was feeling gassed and light headed after 5x5 squats that I ended up skipping out on the overhead press on Sunday (volume day).
On Tuesday (recovery day) I didn't warm up my shoulders properly before power cleans. Ended up with pain shooting from both of my shoulders right down my arms, and I decided it probably wans't a good idea to do bench press that day.
However Thursday (intensity day) was different. For squats, what felt unusually heavy last week felt quite easy this week.
Also for overhead press, I'm inching closer to 3 reps with 205lbs at a bodyweight of around 190lbs. I'm aiming to hit a 225lbs 1RM by the end of the year.
Anyways, a few things I've come across this week that are good to read:
- Eric Cassey tells us "The Truth About Shoulder Impingement"
- Kelsey@LivetheFitLife explains a few random facts about strength training that people should know
- Jason Ferruggia showswhat equipment you need for a new gym (great ideas for a home gym too!)
- Rob King reveals that the pre-workout supplement 1.M.R is now banned in Canada (dammit, never got a chance to try it out!)
- Steve Reed explains how a towel can help you set new personal records via http://heyjoob.com/2011/08/19/recent-good-reads/
Keep lifting, keep progressing & have a great weekend!
-JP
Squat
- 380lbs: 3,3
- Much easier than last week.
Over Head Press
- 205lbs: 2,2
- Lost balance on the first set, 2nd rep. Had to take a step back to regain my balance. Felt a sharp pain on the left side of my neck after.
- Tried for a 3rd rep on the last set. Only made it up a few inches.
Deadlift
- 435lbs: 3,3
- Easy
