5/25/18

Today was kind of a crappy workout... overall I should be happy with how it went, but I really wanted 500#... it was right there, will do this soon, just need to be a legit platform, not a deficit.

A.
Deadlift
*Set 1 – 8 reps @ 55% (275#) of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 6 reps @ 65% (325#)
*Set 3 – 4 reps @ 75% (375#)
*Set 4 – 2 rep @ 85% (425#)
*Set 5 – 1 rep @ 95% (475#)
*Set 6-8 – 1 rep @ 101%+ (500#)
Rest as needed between sets.

-475# went up well, failed 3 attempts at 500# ... almost had it, but the deficit I was on was fucking killing me.

B.
Every 2 minutes for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Strict Shoulder Press x 1 rep up to a 1 RM

-145#, 160#, 170#, 180#, 190#, 195# (f) - missed the last rep which would have been an all time PR tie from 2014 when I was my biggest/strongest. 190# is the most I've done in ages though, happy with that.

C.
Strict Weighted Pull-up
1-1-1-1-1
Rest as needed

Rest 2 minutes and then 1 max set unweighted

-72#, 107#, 127# = PR by 7 lbs
-26 strict = PR 1 by 1 rep ... pretty much the best pull-ups have ever felt.

D.
5 Sets:
Close Grip Bench Press (135#) x 10 Reps
BB Curl (85#) x 10 Reps
Rest :90

into...

5 Sets:
Close Grip Bench Press (115#) x 10 Reps
BB Curl (65#) x 10 Reps
Rest :90

-Had to cut the weight back on this halfway through, it was too difficult, but maintained a lot of good time under tension on the second part and got a massive pump in my arms. Fun finisher.