Accidentally stepped on what I initially thought was a red M&M candy...but upon further inspection it was really a lady bug 🙁 Sorry dude!
Texas method intensity day.
Foam Rolling
- 20 minutes on the black 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
- 422.5 lb: 3,3,3
- +2.5 lb from last week.
- Last rep a bit tough.
High Bar Squat
- 385 lb: 5,5
- +2.5 lb from last week.
Face Pulls
- 70lbs: 12
Reverse Grip Bench Press
- 45 lb: 10
- 140 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 3
- 280 lb: 1
- 315 lb: 4,3,3
- Tried for 5RM on the first set, only got 4. I think I needed more focused, ruthless aggression next time. I'll try again next week.
- +2.5 lb from last week with fractional plates.
Deadlift
Hook grip.
Wore Vibram TenToes.
- 140 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 5
- 320 lb: 3
- 410 lb: 1
- 500 lb: 1
- Held at the top for a 5 count (more like 5 quick breaths) to develop grip strength along with pain tolerance.
- 330 lb: 5,5,5
- Straps.
- About 3.5 minutes in between sets.
- +5 lb from last week.
