Did some squats with band tension. Same bands as the ones I use for reverse bands so about the same tension. Speed Deadlifts I might be bumping up to 565 cause 545 is moving great. Also hit some light back and ghR
Banded squats
135x10, 225x8, 315x3, 365x3, 405x3, 455x3, 475x3- had 1-2 reps left on that set
Deadlifts
135x8, 225x6, 315x3, 405x3, 495x2, 545 for 6singles about 40 seconds between each. 3more singles at 585 just seeing how it moves.
515x4 squat and 545 single.
Have you always worn your belt that high for squats? I thought generally people wear it lower on squats than deadlifts, I think I wear mine quite low for both lifts
Yea IDK why but it feels more useful up high. Possibly cause I breath into my chest rather than my stomach.
Hit some close grip bench up to a new 2rm then switched to the slingshot. Did some barbell rows, db press and pull ups.
Close grip tng bench
135x2, 155x2, 175x2, 195x2, 225x2, 245x2, 265x2, 285x2, 315x2, 335x2, 345x2
Slingshot
375x2, 390x2, 405x2
Barbell row
135x5, 185x5, 235x5, 285x5, 335x3
Db press
110s x19,16-miss grooved would have hit 17
Pull-ups
2sets of 12 each normal, close and wide grip.
Max deficit pulls today using 35lb plates for a 10 Lb pr which I missed last time. This time I felt I had another 5-10lbs I could’ve thrown at it. followed with a few sets of ghr, light dual pulley rows, and safety bar squats. Had to switch up my days a bit cause of hunting season prep and with the holiday coming as well as a fishing comp with my little cousins. But should be back on track by Wednesday.
Deficit
115x6, 185x5, 255x5, 325x5, 395x3, 465x2, 555x1, 635x1, 510 for 3sets of 5
Ssb
135x8, 225x5, 275x5, 315x3, 365x3, 385x4
Finally did it. Hit my first ever 400 bench press. Unfortunately did not get a video. It moved slow but not too bad, 405 would have been a big grind. I’ll save it for next time. Also hit 430 with the slingshot. So that two bests. Can not believe how well everything is going. I’m about 2weeks out from a 730 pull I’m about 90% sure I’ll hit then possibly pushing for 740 with straps.
Bench press tng
135x2, 155x2, 175x2, 195x2, 225x2, 245x2, 265x2, 285x2, 315x2, 335x1, 365x1, 400x1
Slingshot
405x2, 430x1
Machine rows
220x20, 240x17
Incline db press
90s x15, 100s x14
Close grip paused bench
135x3, 185x3, 225x3, 245x3, 265x3, 285x3, 315x2
Took today off but was on my feet all day. Helped my little cousins take first and second place in that fishing contest. And almost lost one of my poles in the process. A small channel cat hit it hard and I managed to grab the pole about two feet out in the water before it went under.
Good grab!
Powerlifting doesn’t make you slow?
Guess not. I also caught a plate falling at a dinner while they were bringing the food out. Only lost one half of a slice of toast.
Just caught up on your log, I had fallen pretty far behind. Some awesome work in here man, you have some huge lifts in here and no signs of slowing down!
Thanks. Finally feel like I figured out what works for each lift and haven’t had any injuries holding me back. Gaining a few lbs also helped. I’m actually surprised at the progress im making.
Today was my first off day. But wasn’t really that bad
Felt confident in hitting a double at 545 for squat. Best before that was 530. First rep moved well second rep pulled me forward hips shot up and couldn’t get it. Definitely have move in me for a single and I think on a better day it would go. Called it a day and went home and did brakes and rotated my tires since it freed time. Body weight was a bit light all that didn’t help. 189
Did some close grip bench, slingshot up to a new max then an easy 365 paused raw. Some machine rows and footbal bar. Been working later and it’s hurting my lifts a bit. I work in a warehouse that get pretty hot. I think I could hit even more with the slingshot on a good day.
Close grip bench
135x2, 155x2, 175x2, 195x2, 225x2, 245x2, 265x2, 285x2, 315x2
Slingshot
355x2, 385x2, 410x1, 435x1. 365-raw single very easy
Machine rows
200x20,20
Football bar bench
145x4, 195x3, 235x3, 285x3
Back was a little sore from failing the squat the other day. Kept it somewhat easier on squat but still heavy, some speed work on Deadlifts, machine rows and called it a day. Have to eat more weight dipped into the 180s with the heat and all the running around I’m doing prepping for hunting season.
Paused squat
135x10, 225x6, 275x3, 325x3, 375x3, 425x3, 475x2
Deadlifts
135x8, 225x6, 315x3, 405x3, 495x2, 565 for 6 singles about 40 seconds between singles. Moved very well. I’m about 1 week out from a 730 Deadlift attempt with hook grip and if it moves well will bump to 740 with straps.
Machine rows
240x20, 200x20
There’s two things that make me lift like shit, when I don’t have music and when I’m mad. Well my headphones broke on the way to the gym so I was pissed off. Just did close grip and slingshot bench and left. And my spotter on bench stole the third rep of my top set of close grip which pisses me off more. I told him a head of time don’t steal my reps.
Close grip tng
135x3, 155x3, 175x3, 195x3, 225x3, 245x3, 265x3, 285x3, 315x3, 330x3
Slingshot
355x3, 375x3, 395x2
If you’ve got a vid of your facial expression after the theft, I’d like to take a look lol
No video. I only tend to film on the better lift days when I know weights are going to move well.
Had to redo my bench day. Managed to get my headphones to work they will only stay connected if I connect them straight off the charger. Hit some comp grip tng bench up to a pr double then two sets of slingshot bench, football bar, light dual pulley rows and a few pull ups. No heavy back today I’ll be pulling big tomorrow to prep for that giant Deadlift next week.
Bench tng
135x2, 155x2, 175x2, 195x2, 225x2, 245x2, 265x2, 285x2, 315x2, 345x1, 375x2-second rep a little slow cause of close grip yesterday, should be good for 380-385x2
Slingshot bench
385x2, 405x2
Football bar paused
145x5, 165x4, 185x4, 205x4, 235x4, 255x4, 275x4
Pull-ups 1 set of 12 each normal, close, wide grip
A bit later but here’s a video from the max deficit stiff bar Deadlift. 635 probably had 640 maybe 645.
