If you want a true 1 RM, as soon as you unrack the bar use the momentum and start pressing whilst walking backwards like you’d normally set upvto start the press and grind. Probably not the safest thing though.
Hey Big J
Just push the days 1 or 2 day ahead. thursday will be saturday and monday, friday sunday and so on.
Or if you would like to keep the scheduled days put them one day forward,
Does it make sense?
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I know I can adjust my week but it irritates me. I try not to take two days off in a row. I also make sure that I do my two longer workouts on my days off. The 5 x 3 leg day takes a bit out of me so it’s ideal to have a full day of rest before I do 5 x 3 on upper body. I’ll have to do them on back to back days next week.
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Not “cheating” and you’ll certainly get that stretch reflex on reps 2 onward. The dead stop is great and keeps the weight lighter as well, so you can get more volume, and less injury. You could also start with a push press first rep.
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I know how this feels but with three small kids, work and family life. I am just happy if I can get 2 workout sessions in a week. Sometimes they are 6 days apart but that’s just lhow it goes. I know I would progress a little quicker with a more consistent workout schedule but it’s not like this is a race.
I have a very type A personality. Structure and order rule me!
I looked at my schedule last night and I have baseball games to work next Friday and Saturday as well. I’ll work 0700-1700 and then have to be at the field at 1800 for the game. I’m only working eight games and one concert for the summer.
I realized that next week is messed up too! I’ll do legs today, upper body tomorrow, rest Monday, legs Tuesday (higher volume day), upper body Wednesday (higher volume day), and then I run into problems. I’ll be back on track by Wednesday but there’s no time to do legs again on Friday (or Saturday).
In the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter too much, but I’ve structured my program based on my work schedule. All of my big/long workouts are supposed to be on my days off (usually Monday and Wednesday). Next week everything will carry over to the following week and I’ll probably finish this program a week later than planned. -sigh-
It’s a good thing I make $40/hr while working these baseball games or I might be upset instead of just slightly annoyed 
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5.19.18
Woke at 239.1 lbs. I definitely didn’t eat enough yesterday and I think I was dehydrated when I woke up. I wasn’t able to drink as much water as I would’ve liked last night. I went to bed hungry and thirsty.
I’m only working a half day today so hopefully I’ll get my leg session in after work. Tonight is my dad’s surprise birthday party for his 60th birthday. I took off early to help my mom set up.
I’m definitely not feeling 100% today. Hopefully I can hit all my reps.
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Drink and eat lots at dads surprise party!!! Good luck at your workout after work!!!
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Where can I sign up?
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I almost make double my normal rate working these types of part time jobs. I’m not complaining!
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Guaranteed Simple Strength & Size W9 D1
2 LAP DYNAMIC WARM UP
JUMP SQUATS
BW x 5 x 2 sets
SQUAT
135 x 5 x 2
225 x 3
275 x 2 uh oh, felt heavy
305 x 3 x 3 sets (belt and knee sleeves to the rescue)
POWER CLEAN
225 x 2
240 x 1 x 10 sets in 7:36
I just did singles when I felt ready. I tried to keep a good pace but I wasn’t feeling well. I’ve been having stomach issues lately (bloating, gas)
DEADLIFT
315 x 3
405 x 3 x 3 sets smooth as butter!
REVERSE LUNGE (SMITH)
145 x 3 ea x 3 sets
And out.
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Nice clean reps! Hip holding up fine after those sets?
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Hip feels great on deads! I’m not sure how I’ve worked myself into the slow, controlled eccentric but it sure feels good!
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Nice workout man…
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yeah Big J
Great workout
Those deadlifts looked awesome 
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5.20.18
Woke at 240.2 lbs.
I tried to be productive today but I failed.
GSS&S W9 D2
NEUTRAL PULL UPS
BW x 10
+60 x 3 x 3
BENCH
135 x 5
205 x 4
245 x 2
275 x 1
255 x 3 x 3 sets
PENDLAY ROW
185 x 3
215 x 3 x 3 sets
SEATED OHP (NO BACK REST)
145 x 3 x 3 sets
REV DB FLY
30s x 8 x 3 sets
Well I have until the 25th to replace the kitchen floor of my rental house. I thought today was a good day to do that since I was off work. I slept in a bit and then sat around with my son while my wife ran to the store.
I finally got out of the house after 1. I am cursed at DIY projects. I can’t turn the gas off so I can’t remove the stove. I can’t get the refrigerator through the kitchen door. I’m forced to work around that stuff instead of having a nice, clean work space. I also kept forgetting oddball tools at the house so I was running back and forth. I had to buy another set of tools to install tongue and groove laminate (mine are lost). I opened the box and the pull bar was missing so back to the store I went.
Five hours burned and I installed about 6 pieces of laminate. I only did the spot where the fridge sets so I was at least able to move that back into its place. I still have to rip up about two thirds of the old floor when I go back.
I suck at projects.
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Sounds like my DIY projects 
my idea of how it should go gets completely messed up and I’m always forced to problem solve. Are you doing the flooring from one wall and working your way across? I like an open clean area as well.
I forgot to mention that the surprise party was a complete success. My dad was oblivious. I brought home about a case of leftover beer and plenty of pizza. My diet for today has been:
Eggs for breakfast
Pizza for lunch
A Pepsi and Coke while driving back and forth to get tools
And pizza for dinner
The wife and I are going to work on that beer after the kids go to bed while watching Rules of Engagement.
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My DIY skills are not bad, but I enjoy the ripping apart the most!
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Nope. It’s not a square room and the immovable appliances screwed that up. I laid the small cut out area where the fridge goes. Hopefully I don’t run into too many problems when I get to the thresholds.
I removed a threshold and found that someone laid 1/4" Masonite on top of the hardwood. That has a layer of sheet linoleum on it and someone put peel and stick tiles on top of that. It’s not the worst demo but the linoleum layers are making it difficult.
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