Happens to the best of us mane. Tbh I’d probably go for 5 more attempts and end up injuring myself
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After looking at the video my first rep at 495lb might have even been high. But at this point, I don’t care.
@khangles @duketheslaya Thanks guys. I have a laundry list of excuses I could throw down here, but instead I’ll just make a couple notes as to why I think I missed this, and how I am going to adjust my training:
- I haven’t consistently been back squatting since August. I did a cycle of 5/3/1 with front squats and then CT’s Power Look Program which also utilizes the front squat. Now running conjugate, I’m back squatting (only on DE days) but to a box! I need to work in more regular squatting to get my form down again. My set up/walkout felt tight and strong, but descent felt ugly and unorthodox.
- Sleep and nutrition WILL affect my max strength. Go figure. Obvious? Yes. I rolled into this workout thinking ~5hrs of sleep and a Subway sandwich for lunch was going to equal a PR (sub of the day chicken breast on 9-grain honey oat with shredded cheese - you’re welcome for saving you from having to ask).
- I can see myself favouring my right leg (left one is the one I hurt early this year), so I need to start working on strength/confidence in using two legs…I assume that will help as well…
Anywho, here’s a video of my failures.
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Maybe to big of a weight jump from 495? Probably couldve gotten 520. Jealous of the squat strength though.
Also what band is that? I like that kinda music.
Your setup is great dude. I setup exactly the same.
I’m not really qualified for shit, nor am I the most experienced, but I too have a right side that is ever so slightly not up to par with my left. My injury hasn’t really helped the situation at all.
Aside from unilateral work, which I’m sure you’re rather well versed in, sometimes it helps to put on one foot in front of the other ever so slightly. I put my right a tad bit further out than my left when I’m doing submaximal work, so my right leg can get in the game a bit better.
I can’t remember exactly where I saw this referenced, I’ll have to skim through the Dave Tate series on YouTube, but I’m sure I saw it referenced there originally. If you want to skim and try to find it.
You don’t have to do that if it doesn’t suit you. I tried it using bare minimum weight first.
Almost certain this is the main reason. You may actually be a tad stronger, BUT you aren’t able to display it yet because you’re out of practice squatting.
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Potentially, but I’ve already hit 520lbs before so…PR or BUST! Thanks man!
Thanks! I was surprised how tight and comfortable I felt with 545lbs on my back. I almost expected it to fly back up it felt so good!
Interesting idea. I may have to give this a whirl along with some unilateral work and just try to reinforce strength and confidence in my left leg. I appreciate the suggestions!
Thanks man, I’m HOPING this is the case. My DE days will consist of free back squatting (instead of box) and trying to really pound my form home. I do think the ME lift variations should still carry over well as far as strength goes. So I’ll still try this conjugate style of lifting for a bit.
Possibly in the new year I’ll run a cycle of Candito’s 6-week program to work a bit more specificity into a training block before competing in the spring.
Morning weight: 214.2lbs (oops)
But honestly, I’m rather content with how I’m holding this 214.2lbs. While I’m obviously carrying some additional fat on my frame, I have no doubt that I’ve managed to add some LBM as well.
Rocking a 24hr fast today (starting after breakfast, until breakfast tomorrow), to hopefully give myself a kick in the ass to drop a couple lbs of fat before vacation (exactly 3 weeks from today). Coffee and water are going to be my best friends today. I’ll update tonight with exactly how much I hate the world.
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Good luck man, sounds miserable lol
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ME Guidelines:
Get 3 lifts over 90%. Some genius said so.
Break record. New stimulation from new weight.
Don’t go all the way to “10.” Safe something for when it counts.
Old Max: 525
Heavy Lift #1: 480 (90%)
Heavy Lift #2: 505 (2nd lift, above 90%, just below old record)
Heavy Lift #3: 530 -New PR! Celebrations!
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I second what @mr.v3lv3t said 
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Yep, my stomach has just started shouting some objections to this fast.
Good tips man. I have been working my way up to a 3RM (next week calls for working to a 1RM). Since this is my first time using lift variations as a main mover, I still haven’t really found where that 90% is just yet.
I’ve been trying to be smart, and leave a little in the tank so as I go through a few cycles of this method I should start to see some new records falling in some of these variations.
I hear ya! I’m a man of extremes. I’m not great at a slow and steady approach, it requires too much consistency. I’m better at diets like the 5/2 for lifters, or a 30 day challenge of no booze/direct carbs and things of that nature. So I figured I would try 1 x 24hr fast a week since I have seen that posted around a few times now.
I’m curious what the scale will say tomorrow morning after this!
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We’re getting closer together! But…that probably reflects more poorly on me than you since I’m 6’ 5" and you’re…not.
Maybe I’ll figure out how to pack on some mass by the time I’m 40.
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Have you done a 24hr fast before? I did them for like 6 weeks 1x/week. The first 16 or so hours are pretty terrible, but after that I felt like I got an energy boost & clarity. That first meal after was pretty awesome though.
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Haha, yeah…I’m still waiting on that growth spurt. I’m 5’9", so a little ways to go yet!
No I haven’t actually (maybe once in elementary or high school for a fundraiser), but not for health or fat loss purposes.
I have done the 5/2 style dieting a few times, and a day after a low day was always glorious to get back to regular eating!
Was there a specific reason for you doing it for 6 weeks? Reason for stopping? Did you go from dinner one day until dinner the next?
I’m going from breakfast today until breakfast tomorrow, so I’m hoping my sleep isn’t affected by it. I think if I do it again, I’ll choose to have my meals before bed and skip breakfast/lunch.
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My primary reason for doing it was to cut for my last competition. I had about 10lbs to drop, and my wife’s cousin is a chiro, smart, into yoga, mentioned it as a way to drop fat while preserving lean body mass, with the added plus of digestionary relief. I looked deeper into it, and there seems to be a whole host of benefits.
I actually did it a little differently each time. I found Monday/breakfast, Tuesday/lunch was the hardest actually, because my appetite was already stimulated by breakfast, and the rest of the day was long and was a total drag. The best way I found for me, was to eat monday/lunch, then Tuesday dinner.
Basically I got to eat like normal most of monday, just skipping dinner. Then I dislike eating early anyway in general, so holding off until lunch or dinner on Tuesday wasn’t all that bad. This way, I actually got to eat a fair amount on both days and felt less hungry.
I stopped after my comp lol, but have thought about resuming it again for health reasons.
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The more I look into it, the more apparent benefits I discover. I’m also seeing more and more ‘reputable’ people discussing it in a positive light.
I think I’ll also just need to try out a few different variations for myself and see how I feel. I LOVE breakfast and eating first thing in the morning, but I also LOVE eating before going to bed…so it will be a matter of doing some trials and seeing how it goes!
Did you manage to drop the 10lbs over the 6 weeks or have to do a little water cut at the end before your competition?
I’m hoping that it ends up feeling ‘easy’ (ish) enough for me to implement it a month here, a month there just to maintain a relatively lean condition while pushing for strength and size for the majority of the year.
Yeah I definitely got a bit leaner during those 6 weeks, but increased diet quality, supplementation, and increased workload, which I began I think around 10 weeks out, played a big role; I also did a water cut. All together, I weighed in right around 170 though and was at peak strength, so the whole thing proved very successful!
I bet you’ll be solid if it becomes a habit man. I was pretty easy after a few weeks of doing it. I also drank lots of green tea
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Morning weight: 211.0lbs (down from 214.2lbs yesterday morning)
Well, that’s encouraging. I actually woke up less hungry than usual, which was surprising given I hadn’t eaten since the previous day’s breakfast. @TX_iron - You’re right about it just getting easier. Around lunch time my stomach was rumbling and I felt quite hungry. Then as the day went on, it wasn’t a big deal. I was still a little hungry, and was craving a few things around the house, but 100% manageable.
Might try to work this in for the next couple weeks and see how it feels.
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Agreed. I’m thinking about doing the Green Faces Diet again. Super simple rules and it’s only 4 weeks. Just trying to decide if I want to wait until after Christmas to do it or just start it now, knowing there will be a few days where I will off the plan because of the holiday and few events we will attend. 
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I’ve had great results with diets like this one. Brian has a “30 day healthy eating challenge” on his website (NEVERsate) that is very similar to the Green Faces Diet. I ran it with a bunch of guys at work and everyone lost a good chunk of flab.
Personally, I would hold off until I knew I could remain strict for the full 30 days. If I already have a few cheats scheduled in I can usually justify additional cheats to myself, because, well, I’m already not following it to a ‘T’. When I set myself to complete all 30 days with no cheats, I can make it because cheating would be losing, and I don’t like losing.
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Good points… I’ll wait! 
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