Yes, it time to train your CNS for the singles. Ditch the high reps.
Yep, that’s the plan! I really need to get used to/better at pulling closer to teh max
so I know nothing, bear with me…
What number are you planning on pulling at the meet?
[quote]nlmain wrote:
190 for 11 reps- that is hot stuff.[/quote]
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You are damn strong Owlie!
Yes, I am in Texas.
I had a weird zig-zaggy bench workout today, not how I planned it, but thats how it turned out.
Easy squats as warmup
135lbs 3x5
BENCH
95lbs w/u
1x5
120lbs for sets across
1x5
1x4
1x3
1x4
1x5
1x4+1x2(clustered)
1x4
I was about ready to call it a day after that bench workout, but I squeaked out 2 sets of bodyweight dips.
DIPS
1x9
1x8
[quote]Mascherano wrote:
so I know nothing, bear with me…
What number are you planning on pulling at the meet?[/quote]
I don’t even have a good estimate 
I have refrained from maxing my deadlift…like ever…so all I have to work with is my 1 rep max estimate. The meet is April 24th though so I think I can get some max attempts in before then. Somebody tell me if that is a foolish idea.
Also, does anyone have a recommend on what singlet I should get?
[quote]owlie wrote:
Also, does anyone have a recommend on what singlet I should get?[/quote]
If you are just looking for any old singlet, I have a couple of these. Good stuff.
I caught up on your whole log last night, you are wicked strong, so cool.
Not a stupid idea at all to be pulling some singles now. You’re five weeks out. At this point, my work sets are three reps or fewer. You’ve gotta train the CNS to handle the heavy, heavy weight for one rep.
And order your singlet now. In my experience, powerlifting gear companies can take weeks to ship.
Ok I will order it today…I just don’t know which one to get still. I wonder if I should just get any ole singlet or invest in a nicer one. That way I can wear it to other places. Like school, walking my dog, and dinner with friends.
Committing to things really makes me nervous. This is good practice for “real life.” I am doing the meet. I am definitely doing the meet. I have to put it into words so I can’t change my mind because I don’t want to change my mind. I want to do it.
Do the meet. You won’t regret it.
Definitely order the nicer singlet so you can wear it out clubbing. Seriously, I ordered a plain black one from Monster Muscle. I will warn you that these do run a bit tight, so take that into consideration depending on what type of fit you want.
Yay for the meet!
oops bought a monster muscle logo singlet. I’ll post pics when it comes in.
I hear ya on committing to goals…it’s scary!!
SQUATS
bar x8
135lbs 1x5
185lbs 1x3
210lbs 1x3
215lbs 1x3
220lbs 1x3
230lbs 1x2
240lbs 1x1 Take that last week’s failed single.
Made a video of a few of these sets including the single. I’ll add them later.
I’m about to hit the gym and get my overhead press workout in. I might go ahead and try to max because I haven’t in awhile, though I suck at maxing on overhead press. I wonder if my belt will help. hmmmm
I’m very excited to see the vid! Your squats are awesome!
Owlie, I heartily endorse your decision to commit to the meet! You will kill it.
Video!
And of course we will need a modeled singlet picture.
Here’s my squat videos from yesterday
215x3
220x3
230x2
240x1
Youtube’s being lame, I’m not sure if these are working
Overhead PRESS
barx8
65x3
75x3
85x3
90x1
85x3x2
92.5lbsx1
closegrip BENCH
barx10
95x3
115lbsx3x8
My previous 1rm was 87.5lbs. 5lb PR!
My singlet hasn’t arrived yet, can’t wait though!