A Day Late

I was unable to post yesterday, this workout took place on Wednesday 3/16. It was my final day of 5/3/1! Excited to be done and start a new program!


Strict Press
1x5 @ 150#
1x3 @ 170#
1x2 @ 190#


Push Jerk
1x3 @ 155#
1x3 @ 185#
1x1 @ 205#
1x1 @ 225#
1x1 @ 250# (split jerk) (PR)


Dumbbell Rows
1x10 @ 80#
2x10 @ 90#


Well, the strict press is difficult. I definitely gained strength in the lift but it just feels really heavy. I know pressing of any kind is a weaker point of mine but I guess improvement is improvement. The push jerk was a lot of fun. I was just throwing weight on to see how high I felt comfortable going. 250# actually felt pretty easy and I think I can get 300+. I will try it in a couple weeks.


In conclusion to 5/3/1, I think it is a great program and I will be continuing to use it in my training. Our next competition is going to be the Raw Nationals in Scranton PA. It is August 19-21 and its basically the biggest Open Powerlifting Event of the year, I am super pumped. Unfortunately, the sickness that my roommates and I acquired prohibited us from finishing strong on this program, but there are always going to be speed bumps. I am looking forward to implementing my new customized program, coming to a gym near you on March 25, 2011.