Put on my big boy pants, downed some adult PEDs (ibuprofen), and did some squatting anyway. It was actually pretty okay, and felt pretty good. Paid extra attention to form, and made sure to remain stiff as a board all the way in and out of the hole.
Barbell Squat
60 kg x 5 reps
70 kg x 5 reps
80 kg x 5 reps
95 kg x 3 reps
105 kg x 3 reps
120 kg x 1 reps
130 kg x 1 reps
145 kg x 1 reps
100 kg x 8 reps
100 kg x 8 reps
100 kg x 8 reps
Muscle-Up
2 reps
3 reps
4 reps
3 reps
2 reps
2 reps
2 reps
Bumped the back-off sets to a round 100, because 95 messes with my OCD brain. Did some leg extensions too, but not going to bother writing that shit down.
Good day, especially compared to the last two shitty ones.
Everyone should be so lucky to have access to one of these Hammer Strength iso high row machines. I had forgotten how great they are, I can almost actually wear out my lats.
Really wanted 10 today at 70, but pretty much knew from the last two weeks that I would probably only get 8 or 9.
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP)
30 kg x 5 reps
35 kg x 5 reps
45 kg x 3 reps
55 kg x 5 reps
60 kg x 3 reps
70 kg x 9 reps
60 kg x 10 reps
60 kg x 10 reps
57.5 kg x 10 reps
55 kg x 10 reps
55 kg x 10 reps
So, got just 9. I am okay with that (other than 9 being just a stupid number). I mighta been able to wiggle out a tenth with some knee wiggle, but I could sense my boy watching to make sure I didnāt cheat =), lol little bastard. Oh well, itās fine after two short cycles. Will probably train heavier here for a while and see what happens.
I punished myself a a bit on the cardio sets. Started at 60 and just shed a few kilo when I didnāt think I would be able to get 10. Pretty good stuff, actually.
No time for any assistance pulling today, which is fine, since my back can use another rest day. Will likely do a full pulling day tomorrow.
When are you going for the 90 kg? I reckon you probably already have it in you. Or do you plan to wait until there is no doubt and you just have to tick off the box?
Well as discussed elsewhere, I need to get used to lifting heavy again. I am almost done with my second 531 cycle, so I will spend a couple weeks at least messing around with stuff to see where it is. But from experience, I am not quite there yet. I might have 85, but the leap from that to 90 appears vast.
These are just amazing. A good stretch at the top, and the entire motion is just driving your elbow downwards. Best lat contraction you can get, the burn is unreal. Drop sets on these, 3-2-1 plates is my jam.
They really check all the boxes for me. Easy on my lower back. Killer on the lats. Good on the arms, and no elbow pain. Pullups are ābetterā generally speaking, but once your arms burn out you are done. These high pulldowns can then really go after the lats.
