Tuesday 7/25
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
2x405
Ten strong doubles at 405, EMOM, plus an eleventh after the timer finished.
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Wednesday 7/26
Back Squat
3x135
3x185
3x235
3x285
1x335
1x355
1x375
1x385
3x335
3x315
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Thursday 7/27
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
3x405
3x455
1x495
1x515
1x545
1x545
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I think you can easily hit that 600lb DL. Keep at it man!
Friday 7/28
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
1x405
1x495
1x515
1x545
1x565
It’s a very first world problem, but this was one of the most exasperating and stressful weeks I’ve had at work. Deadlifting heavy two days in a row is not on most people’s list of recommendations, but this was as much for mental well-being as anything. Squats are okay, but for my money there’s nothing quite as good as crushing a heavy pull to purify the body and soul. The pull at 565 was smooth and I briefly considered one more, but I have to help my brother move tomorrow and decided to save my back a little bit.
Instead, I’m currently soaking in a nice hot Epsom salt bath with a cold brew. The high life, I tell you.
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Saturday 7/29
2-Mile Run (20 Minutes)
Just went for an easy jog this morning, followed by several hours of helping my brother move. I’m already feeling a bit on te sore side, I expect to be hurting tomorrow morning.
We get to do this all again in two weeks; our move should be somewhat easier though as we have a lot less stuff than my brother and SIL.
Sunday 7/30
3-Mile Run (29 Minutes)
Monday 7/31
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x500
Took it a little easy since I was still sore from moving my brother’s stuff over the weekend. All beltless and (mostly) effortless.
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Tuesday 8/1
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x500
Breezed through a similar DL workout to yesterday’s. I am planning to break the 600 barrier this weekend, then will have a brief interruption to the usual training schedule as we take a short vacation and move to out new house.
Once I get all set up there, I may run a few weeks of the “Daily Dose Deadlift” which I previously found an effective way to retain strength during high-stress times with a low volume of training.
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Wednesday 8/2
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
3x315
1x405
1x435
1x465
1x495
1x525
1x555 (belt added)
Went up to 525 sans belt, which I’m pretty sure is the first time I’ve gone over 500 on a beltless deadlift. Chickened out a little and decided to add the belt for the last rep of the day.
Thursday 8/3
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
1x315
1x405
1x495
1x525
1x555
1x555
Therapy by deadlift yet again.
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Friday 8/4
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
1x315
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
1x405
A nice a light DL day before you go for 600, tomorrow?
How is the house-buying process going? I sign in 7 days for our new place. I’m beyond ready to setup my home gym. It’s been a struggle to go the last few months without lifting consistently.
I’ll be taking a yoga class and relaxing most of the day tomorrow, then probably hammering that 600 pull on Sunday.
We also close in 7 days, and likewise, I am super-excited to have a home gym setup. I’ve still been able to lift consistently thanks to the proximity of our CrossFit gym, but I’ll be much happier with having my own setup in a garage. No dealing with other people, no need to get there at a specific time. I’ll just get home from work, slug down a glass of water or Gatorade, and have some quality time with the weights.
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Home gyms are a beautiful thing!
Good luck man!
Saturday 8/5
Bikram Yoga (90 Minutes)
Sunday 8/6
Deadlift
3x135
3x225
2x315
1x405
1x495
1x545
1x600 (PR)
Back squat
2x135
2x185
2x235
2x285
2x335
2x335
Video of the 600 pull to follow!
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Congrats!
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