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  3. Belts Redux by Justin Lascek
  4. Weight Loss vs Fat Loss by Tony Gentilcore
  5. I Will Squat by Paul Carter

Friday the 13th had no effect on my squat, because I hit another PR! Videos below:

Low Bar Back Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 472.5lbs: 1,1
    • Did a second set to record a video to check for depth.
  • 395lbs: 5

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 2
  • 277.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

Felt a shooting pain down my right forearm, so I doubled up on wrist wraps. Made the pain go away.

  • 317.5lbs: 2,1
    • Failed at 2nd rep, 2nd set
  • 300lbs: 2
    • Failed at 3rd rep attempt.

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 477.5lbs: 1,1,1
  • 432.5lbs: 5
    • Straps
    • After reps 3 and 4, I had to take multiple breaths. Tiring!

Deficit Deadlift

Standing on a 45lb plate (about 1")

  • 317.5lbs: 7

Romanian Deadlifts

  • 232.5lbs: 5,5

Barbell Curl

  • 70.5lbs: 10,10,10
    • Curls for the girls