Texas method intensity day. Increasing the volume slightly for the squat, and a lot for deadlifts.
Foam Rolling
- 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball.
Low Bar Squat
- 45 lb: 20
- 140 lb:10
- 230 lb: 5
- 320 lb: 3
- 410 lb: 1
- 460 lb: 1
- 417.5 lb: 3,3,3
- +2.5 lb from last week
High Bar Squat
- 380 lb: 5,5
- Same weight as last week, but 1 more set.
Face Pulls
- 70lbs: 12
Reverse Grip Bench Press
Had some shoulder problems and a cold last week. This week, no problems.
- 45 lb: 10
- 140 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 3
- 320 lb: 1
- 360 lb: 1 *PR!
- +5 lb PR! First PR this year...About time!
- On the descent, it felt like it moved a fraction of a millimeter out of the groove. Stuck with it and brought it down under control before blasting it back up.
- 310 lb: 3,3,3
- +2.5 lb from 2 weeks ago. Same weight as last week (didn't get 3x3).
Deadlift
Hook grip.
Wore Vibram TenToes.
Going to try something new: Work up to a heavy single, followed by 3x5 5x5 deadlift (3x5 felt easy so I kept on going). Starting out nice and easy. 320 lb feels like baby weights. It's like I'm using a 320 lb pink dumbbell or something.
- 140 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 5
- 320 lb: 3
- 410 lb: 1
- 500 lb: 1
- 320 lb: 5,5,5,5,5
- Straps
- About 3.5 minutes in between sets
