PR City

Yesterday was fun. I have increased my rest and decreased met-cons for these last 1.5 months leading up to the USAPL Maryland States powerlifting competition. I have some goals in mind that part of me believes are reachable and I want to make sure I am putting 100% into my training efforts. Today was a good day.

Backsquat
3x3 @ 345# (PR)

Shoulder Press
1x3 @ 155#
1x3 @ 175#
1x3 @ 185# (PR)

Deadlift
1x5 @ 455# (PR)

As you can see I set a PR in each of my lifts today. I felt really spry (I have always wanted to say that) and it showed. The squats were great, depth was below, below parallel and I feel like I could have done the first set for 5 reps. The shoulder press PR was a little sketchy on the third rep, my left arm straightened before my right, I resembled that of a Saguaro Cactus, but I locked it out. I haven't mentioned this before but about a month ago I changed my deadlift stance to a much more narrow feet placement. this also brought my hand placement in closer. It took some time for me to get used to but I am able to get my body tighter during my pull and I feel much stronger this way. The 455# went up good, my back was a bit curved but nothing for me to worry about or try to change. For the first time ever, my grip was starting to give out around rep 4. I may have needed more chalk, but regardless, I finished the set of 5 with no issues.