The competition is just around the corner, 11 days to be exact. The tapering is going well, moving up to the 220# weight class was one of the best ideas I have ever had. I am feeling great during my training (except for the met-cons *airs out collar*). We are starting to taper even more now.
Back Squat
3x1 @ 370# (PR)
Shoulder Press
1x3 @ 135#
2x3 @ 155#
Deadlift
1x5 @ 405#
Well, after having two successful weeks squatting 365# I decided to go up. It was a good choice, although difficult, I got all these reps significantly below parallel and up. I am confident I can go higher but I will save that for the meet. The shoulder presses were meant just to get some movements in with the press. The deadlift was meant to be a medium pull in order to rest the body for my attempt at 500# + on the 20th.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Totally Forgot...
...to update my Friday session, it was a good one. I was a bit apprehensive before this routine because I had chosen to stop cutting weight for the powerlifting meet with hopes of bringing my training back up to par. If I were to crap out on this workout, I don't know what I would do. Luckily, that was not the case.
Backsquat
1x5 @ 315#
1x5 @ 325#
1x5 @ 340#
Bench Press
1x5 @ 225#
1x3 @ 245#
1x1 @ 275# (PR)
The back squats were great, I did not feel like going to sleep after rep one, which is how I felt when I weighed 205#, and 340# went up well enough that I will be going up to 345# next Friday. I was also able to keep a good back angle throughout each rep which is something I have trouble with sometimes.
The bench press was exciting! Since I have never been taught how to bench, I decided to do some research. After watching a video by Dave Tate, he is a super d-bag but a man that knows how to bench and teach the bench. The short video I watched increased my current knowledge of bench pressing, immensely. In fact, I feel like a fool. When I would bench press before, anyone who actually knew how to bench press probably thought I was a joke, as they should, because I was (still kinda am). Okay so after practicing with the setup and finding a position I was comfortable with I started pressing some weight. My technique still has a way to go, I am a little shaky and awkward right now but that will be fixed with practice. Just to show that this new found technique works, I was able to set a PR with 275# which is a weight I have failed with several times in the past. I am looking forward to my next session.
Backsquat
1x5 @ 315#
1x5 @ 325#
1x5 @ 340#
Bench Press
1x5 @ 225#
1x3 @ 245#
1x1 @ 275# (PR)
The back squats were great, I did not feel like going to sleep after rep one, which is how I felt when I weighed 205#, and 340# went up well enough that I will be going up to 345# next Friday. I was also able to keep a good back angle throughout each rep which is something I have trouble with sometimes.
The bench press was exciting! Since I have never been taught how to bench, I decided to do some research. After watching a video by Dave Tate, he is a super d-bag but a man that knows how to bench and teach the bench. The short video I watched increased my current knowledge of bench pressing, immensely. In fact, I feel like a fool. When I would bench press before, anyone who actually knew how to bench press probably thought I was a joke, as they should, because I was (still kinda am). Okay so after practicing with the setup and finding a position I was comfortable with I started pressing some weight. My technique still has a way to go, I am a little shaky and awkward right now but that will be fixed with practice. Just to show that this new found technique works, I was able to set a PR with 275# which is a weight I have failed with several times in the past. I am looking forward to my next session.
Hopper Saturday
Louis and I attended the Hopper this weekend only to feel mixed emotions of motivation, excitement, disappointment and salacity. Everyone did such an excellent job especially all my friends from Crossfit DC and Balance Gym.
As if we were not tired enough from watching, Lou and I knew it was our conditioning day as well. With a couple issues hampering Lou, we were able to find a somewhat similar met-con to embark on.
500m run
2 rounds:
10 burpees
10 pull ups
500m run
2 rounds:
10 burpees
10 pull ups
500m run
11:44
Unfortunately, due to the cold weather and some other factors, I was able to enjoy mild asthma for this whole workout. Running while not being able to breath is one of my favorite past times. Regardless, I think I was able to post a decent time, I completed all the burpees and pull ups unbroken and I was able to "sprint" for the final 200m of the run. Good day.
As if we were not tired enough from watching, Lou and I knew it was our conditioning day as well. With a couple issues hampering Lou, we were able to find a somewhat similar met-con to embark on.
500m run
2 rounds:
10 burpees
10 pull ups
500m run
2 rounds:
10 burpees
10 pull ups
500m run
11:44
Unfortunately, due to the cold weather and some other factors, I was able to enjoy mild asthma for this whole workout. Running while not being able to breath is one of my favorite past times. Regardless, I think I was able to post a decent time, I completed all the burpees and pull ups unbroken and I was able to "sprint" for the final 200m of the run. Good day.
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