Heavy deadlift hunger hangover
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I think this one accessory exercise increased my deadlift totals more than anything else. (in earlier years)
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I’m afraid my weights are probably too light for that effect but I really enjoy them as a rowing variation. Overhand row just doesn’t feel the same. And after 15+ years of training, I’m still trying to get a thick upper back.
If I have to start rowing again, that’s the variation I’ll grudgingly use.
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Actually, I’m starting to think I should row again too. It was part of the program in SL, but in 5/3/1 I substituted that with one-armed seated cable rows…I think my back looked a bit better when I was doing the BB rows. Can’t really compare, just a gut feeling.
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Yeah underhand rows are great. I do however like ordinary ones too, and DB and Wendler rows. To many variations
Also, regular rows should thicken an upper back.
2.5.20 Daily Dose Day #34
SQUAT
135 x 5
165 x 5
195 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 1
285 x 1
DEADLIFT
205 x 5
255 x 3
335 x 5 singles
SMITH INCLINE 1.5 REPS
115 x 10, 10, 6-3-1
CABLE FLY 1.5 REPS (TOP HALF)
30 x 10 x 2 sets
LATERAL DB RAISE
15 x 10
15 x 15
superset with
FRONT DB RAISE
15 x 10
15 x 10
superset with
DB OHP
30 x 10
30 x 5 - 20 x 7 - 15 x 7
OH ROPE EXT 21s
90 x 10F/10T/10B
70 x 10F/7T/7B
This all took about 45 minutes. Seems like a short session when I type it out…
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2.6.20 Daily Dose Day #35 87%
ELLIPTICAL
15 min, 1.10 miles
DEADLIFT
185 x 5
235 x 3
275 x 3
325 x 2
395 x 5 singles
It was supposed to be 390 but I only had to add 35s after 325 and that was the easiest way to go about it.
@littlesleeper, I haven’t received your email.
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I saw your 465 pull - your DL strength is returning! Are you going to stick with a semi-daily dose of squats next, or will you give yourself a recovery break for a bit?
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I’m actually really enjoying my split right now. If I hit a 500 lb pull with any bar then I’ll switch to a Daily Dose of Squats. Sadly, my daily squats will be with about 225 lbs.
In addition to that I’ll deadlift with an SGSS progression. 
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Heck, you’re enjoying it AND staying consistent so, as long as your body can handle the frequency, why not?
There’s no shame in squatting 225 on the reg. I was reading through @MarkKO’s log and was surprised how relatively light many of his training days are. As they say, success leaves clues.
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It says it sent, username @ hotmail?
I can try sending it again, junk mail?
Yeah, that’s the email. I’ve been checking my junk mail. I’ll check from the actual website instead of my phone app. It might be doing weird things.
Well, the program is specifically for deadlifts so I’ll be experimenting. If it works then I’ll keep doing it because it’s way easier to squat five singles at 75% than to squat like Pwn.
The problem might be my love of deadlifts. I can’t neglect those so that may cut into my recovery. We’ll see.
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I wonder if this daily dose approach would work for power cleans. Do they bug your shoulder?
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Yes. I still can’t get into the rack position under load. First, I couldn’t get into the position at all. Now I can get into the position without weight, but it’s extremely painful under load. I figured this out when I wanted to take the bar out of the squat rack and put it on the ground for deadlifts with weight on it. One plate is ok. Two plates is unbearable.
Power cleans rival deadlifts as my favorite lift. 
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Hmmmmm… is that even possible?
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Yes. I’m not the model of perfect form but I could definitely generate some power back in the day.
(FWIW, CT said this wasn’t bad for my purposes so I call that a win)
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Maybe if I ever figure it out I will come to enjoy it. Going to try to summon up the courage for a video to get some more pointers.
I’m with you on that one. There’s something that’s just so brutish and badass about power cleans.
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