So I’m a complete dumbass. My plan to get ready for Nationals is exactly one week off. So to fix it, I’m going to have to skip the testing week and just go with a conservative guesstimate. I cannot believe I’m that big of an idiot.
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
So I’m a complete dumbass. My plan to get ready for Nationals is exactly one week off. So to fix it, I’m going to have to skip the testing week and just go with a conservative guesstimate. I cannot believe I’m that big of an idiot.[/quote]
Joe after so much hard, consistent work you’re going to do great at the meet. Really impressed with your progress, you may have inspired another Smolov Jr convert for over the summer.
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
So I’m a complete dumbass. My plan to get ready for Nationals is exactly one week off. So to fix it, I’m going to have to skip the testing week and just go with a conservative guesstimate. I cannot believe I’m that big of an idiot.[/quote]
No worries Joe…forward from here, you’ll be good.
How far off is nats?
Outstanding work. Been away, what are you shooting for this year at the Nats?
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Outstanding work. Been away, what are you shooting for this year at the Nats?[/quote]
I’ve got an outside shot at squating 435/270/455 but a lot will have to go right to hit that.
Smolov Intense Cycle
Week 4 Day 1
Warm ups
10x135
5x185
5x225
3x270
4x310
5x5x345* some of which were pretty freaking ugly.
Bench
10x135
6x185
3x225
1x255
1x275
0x285
Some HS Rows and some unbalanced pressing.
good work as usually Joe, I predict those totals will fall on June 16th
A week one way or the other is not a deal breaker!
Great lift goals. I love that you commit to them.
[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
How far off is nats? [/quote]
Nats is June 16th, which would give me just enough time to run another Smolov Jr basemeso cycle + Russian peaking program between Nats and World’s.
[quote]lil power wrote:
good work as usually Joe, I predict those totals will fall on June 16th[/quote]
From your mouth to God’s ear, as my Grandmother used to say.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
A week one way or the other is not a deal breaker!
Great lift goals. I love that you commit to them.[/quote]
Thanks, I really hate “failing” so its very motivating to me when I put what I want out there for other people to see. Maybe thats just vanity but it seems to work for me.
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
A week one way or the other is not a deal breaker!
Great lift goals. I love that you commit to them.[/quote]
Thanks, I really hate “failing” so its very motivating to me when I put what I want out there for other people to see. Maybe thats just vanity but it seems to work for me. [/quote]
I think the “commitment” and “accountablity” factors always play a huge role. There will be NO failing here Joe.
Go for it, Joe!
Smolov Intense Cycle
Week 4 Day 2
Warm ups
10x135
7x185
6x225
3x270
4x310
4x3x365
1x385 Was bad and wobbly.
Back off and concentrated on being tight and low.
1x355
1x375
3x315
Lots and lots of v-bar pull downs. I am pretty beaten up here but I’ve got this Smolov shit beat.
You are moving some really good training poundages most definately on track with your meet goals.
I have a buddy who has done some amazing stuff using Smolov he is around your age as well though a weight class lower.
Great work in here Joe, 4x3x365 is awesome. That has to instill a lot of confidence and I bet your legs feel like tree trunks.
yeah man as I said in G+ thats a heavy set, youve been working really hard man its starting to pay divedends
[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
Great work in here Joe, 4x3x365 is awesome. That has to instill a lot of confidence and I bet your legs feel like tree trunks.[/quote]
Well right now they are like sore small but dense tree trunks.
Smolov Intense Phase
Week 4 Day 3
The End
Warm ups
10x135
10x185
10x225
5x265
Working Sets
3x290
2x325
4x345
3x4x365
1x390
0x410* stapled.
Back Off sets
1x360
1x380
3x315
So thats a wrap, very very tired. Might to a report on Smolov tomorrow.