It happens man. Keep grinding!
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Do less. Easier to just focus squat. Drop other
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If you really want to hit a 3 plate squat as a priority, and I think you could, you really do need to be squatting as often as possible, and that neccessarily means reducing volume on other lifts.
I’d keep deadlifts in once a week at most and drop most, if not all, of that upper body volume work. We’re only talking a few weeks, you wont lose any muscle.
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Look for the bulgarian manual for powerlifting.
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@guineapig, @pinkylifting, thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys. I’ve thought about it, and I don’t think it’s worth sacrificing general strength training at this point in time. Right now I think it’s better to just keep disciplined, practice my lifts, and keep developing that base. Hopefully I’ll have access to a gym when I leave. Maybe I’ll try to go for it by then.
I can still have fun if a certain day feels really good. Maybe add jokers for triples or something to get a feel for how heavy it is.
But really, thanks! Bookmarked for future reference
I think you’ve made the right decision not going for the 3 plate squat, if you don’t have the desire to go, then just keep grinding.
If you really have a bad day, then just do the 531 lifts, just to the main sets and leave.
Like today don’t do the 110 kg dl and just do ohp up to 40 x 3 reps no PR set.
No back off, no assistance.
Quickly in and out, if you really don’t like it.
If it’s just laziness, man the F*ck up and do the work.
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Yeah, thanks mort. It’s not laziness, it’s just certain stresses of life I’m currently going through. Although I will say
is still great advice.
Unless you’re beat up, and shit then just go in and get the main work done, that’s it. Doing that once in a while is quite nice. Leaves you with a bit more energy.
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Gotcha. Thanks mort!
25 January 2020
Makeshift extra shoulder volume
That sequence @Frank_C said super set with seated reverse rear delt flyes 15 reps each holding a 1.5L bottle of water. 3 rounds
I gotta say, I still feel the burn with these. Thanks J!
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I’m pretty sure @jackolee shared those with me.
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Oh, wish I could get even half as decent delts as him then lol
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This resonated with me so much
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I like that video, great way of explaining.
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26 January 2020
C2W3D1
Broad Jumps 3 x 3
Squat 80kg x 5, 90kg x 3, 100kg x 8, 110kg x 1, 120kg x 1
Had some really good sleep last night, so felt like messing around. Just trying to get a feel for the weights. 120kg felt heavy! At least I still hit depth and it didn’t turn into an ugly squat morning. 140kg may be far off, so before I leave I guess I’ll just try for a max single without doing a 1+ set before that.
Bench 45kg x 5, 52.5kg x 3, 57.5kg x 8
Pull-ups 6, 3, 3, 3, 3 (18)
Lat pull downs 40kg x 10 x 3 sets
Pec dec flyes 110lbs x 10 ss with single arm rows 4 plates on stack; 3 rounds
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Just to back my shit up lol
So for the 120kg, I did something…stupid? Dave Tate always said that the best air that you can get is the one before you unrack the bar. You’ll notice I didn’t take a breath before descending because I took Dave Tate’s advice and went right for it. Thing is, this is the first time I’ve ever done that. Needless to say, didn’t feel nice lol. Just glad I didn’t pass out or anything. Happy to hit depth and not fold over too. Could feel my back slightly rounding though
@littlesleeper I think this is the most I’ve strained on a squat recently
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Wow! Way to get after it! That was quick!
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Thanks Chicken! Maybe that 140kg isn’t totally out of the question. 
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I think you are close. Keep after it!
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Yeah, that moved pretty quick. You had more in you there.
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