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| Henk |  | ... | 12-05-2015 @ 00:03 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Mon 11 May - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 3 80 x 3 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 140 x 1 155 x 1 162.5 x 2 Beltless 100 x 8 100 x 8 100 x 8 Warm-up felt good, no issues. On the second rep at 162.5 I felt the pain I've been getting in my left lower back - I'm thinking now that I have a little strain/tear. I dropped to 140 but could still feel it, however I couldn't feel it at all at 100 so did a few sets at that. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 13-05-2015 @ 23:43 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Wed 13 May - Bench T&G Bar x 10 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 1 Belt 120 x 1 130 x 4 130 x 4 130 x 4 120 x 5 120 x 5 Shoulders were sore from the start today, not sure if it's because it's only 5 days since my last bench session or I need a de-load. The last rep of work set 3 was a grind, so I dropped the weight for the last couple of sets. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 19-05-2015 @ 23:49 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Tue 19 May - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 3 80 x 3 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 140 x 5 140 x 5 I think I've been overreaching a bit lately, so I've decided to do a lighter week this week. I'll probably test max on squat (if back OK) and bench next week, and then focus on deads for a cycle to try and bring that up. I went to London and back today, which wasn't the best prep. I didn't feel the pain in my back until I racked the second work set - it wasn't bad, but I left it there. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 20-05-2015 @ 22:56 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Wed 20 May - Bench T&G Bar x 10 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 5 100 x 5 Another lighter session - though these felt heavier than they should. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 27-05-2015 @ 00:01 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Tue 26 May - Squat BW x 8 40 x 3 60 x 3 80 x 2 100 x 1 Belt 120 x 1 140 x 1 160 x 1 170 x 1 175 x 1 180 x 1 185 x 1 Max testing today. Wasn't expecting too much as I've had a couple of enforced lighter weeks, but it turned out I haven't lost much strength. Started to feel my left lower back a little from racking the 170 onwards, but nothing major until I racked the 185 - at that point it seized up, so I had to stop. The 180 was very smooth, and 185 didn't stick anywhere, so I think I would have got 190 (I would have attempted it at least). Whatever it's a big PB so I'm happy. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 29-05-2015 @ 22:06 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Fri 29 May - Bench T&G Bar x 6 40 x 5 70 x 3 90 x 2 Belt 110 x 1 125 x 1 130 x 1 137.5 x 1 145 x 1 147.5 x 1 150 x f Max testing again today. Decided to get the Eleiko out (have never benched with it before), looking for anything to spur me on. I'd intended working up in 5Kg increments from 125, but that seemed like a lot of lifts so I adjusted that a bit. 145 went us smoothly - decided to go for 147.5 and then 150 if I got that (as I thought I'd definitely get 147.5). Also decided I would only video if I went for 150. Got the 147.5 for a new PB, failed the 150 (arse came up too) - so all I have on video is the fail. Can't really be disappointed though with a 7.5Kg PB. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 02-06-2015 @ 23:09 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Tue 2 Jun - Deadlift DOH 60 x 3 60 x 3 80 x 3 Belt 100 x 3 120 x 3 140 x 1 160 x 1 Straps 170 x 1 Was attempting max testing on deads today, wanted to see where I'm at so I can start a deadlift specialisation cycle (also interested if there was any carry over from my squat improvements). On the 170 my left lower back cramped up again. Each time it's in a slightly different place, and only kicks in when I get to weights that are heavy for me. Will have to think through what to do next - the deads cycle starts fairly light but frequent, which will obviously stress my back. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 08-06-2015 @ 21:52 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Mon 8 Jun - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 130 x 5 130 x 5 130 x 5 Had a rest week last week, decided to have a medium week this week. The work sets were surprisingly hard, and legs are sore already. Back didn't play up, but could feel it at the end - have a physio appt on Thu, hopefully they'll be able to work out what's wrong. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 11-06-2015 @ 00:42 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Wed 10 Jun - Bench T&G Bar x 8 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 5 100 x 5 100 x 5 Medium session again. First work set felt heavy, but rest were much better. Have been working on shoulder flexibility a bit more, so they were sore for today's session. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 15-06-2015 @ 23:07 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Mon 15 Jun - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 130 x 5 135 x 5 135 x 5 Physio told me I have an inflamed facet joint - she worked on all the muscles around it and gave me exercises to do. I found getting to the bottom of my squat easier this week. Added a little weight to work sets, but kept it moderate. Back was OK, it was a little sore at the end but not bad. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 22-06-2015 @ 22:39 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Mon 22 Jun - Bench T&G Bar x 8 40 x 5 60 x 3 80 x 3 Belt 100 x 3 110 x 3 120 x 3 125 x 3 Had chiro on Wed and physio on Thu, then was away for the weekend. Had physio again today (for back), so though best not to squat today. Decided to work up a little on bench - realised as I got to the top set I was making my back work, so decided to stop there. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 26-06-2015 @ 20:56 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Fri 26 Jun - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 3 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 130 x 5 135 x 5 140 x 5 Still keeping to 70% on squats. All sets felt easy enough. Started losing bar down back on last set which almost caused a problem on the last rep - lower back reminded me it was still sore on that one. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 01-07-2015 @ 09:10 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Tue 30 Jun - Bench T&G Bar x 8 40 x 5 60 x 3 80 x 3 Belt 100 x 3 110 x 3 120 x 3 130 x 2 130 x 2 130 x 1 Benched flat backed today (not that it makes much difference with my crap arch) to take pressure off my back. Just maintaining really, didn't push it. | ||
| Henk | | ... | 08-07-2015 @ 16:26 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Tue 7 Jul - Squat BW x 8 40 x 5 60 x 5 80 x 5 100 x 3 Belt 120 x 2 135 x 5 135 x 5 135 x 5 More maintenance. Physio thinks my back problem is now fascia related. Started hurting when I racked the top sets (but not during). | ||
| Henk | | ... | 11-07-2015 @ 21:41 |
Member 5095, 783 posts SQ 200, BP 162.5, DL 220582.5 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Sat 11 Jul - Bench T&G Bar x 8 60 x 3 80 x 3 Belt 100 x 3 120 x 3 130 x 3 130 x 3 130 x 3 Pleasantly surprised that the working sets didn't feel too hard. | ||
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