socket's crooked log

[socket]

7/13/17

BW: 208.8

Pin Squat
285x1 @ 8
275x3 @ 9 - video
260x3 @ 8
260x3 @ 8.5

Focused on hips going up instead of back. I still have more work to do in that area, but it's getting better.

TnG Bench
200x1 @ 8
155x10 @ 8
150x10 @ 9
150x10 @ 8.5
150x10 @ 8

I focused on keeping my upper back tight, and these got easier as they went along.

Wide Grip Bench
125x10 @ 6
135x10 @ 7
145x10 @ 8
145x10 @ 9
135x10 @ 8.5

[socket]

7/14/17

BW: 209.4

2ct Pause Deadlift
365x1 @ 8
340x4 @ 9
325x4 @ 8
325x4 @ 8

Slingshot Bench
245x1 @ 8.5
225x4 @ 9
215x4 @ 8.5
215x4 @ 8

Snatch Grip Stiff Leg Deadlift
190x12 @ 7
200x12 @ 8
210x12 @ 9

[socket]

7/17/17

BW: 207.2

Squat w/ Belt
350x1 @ 8.5
265x5 @ 6.5
265x5 @ 6.5
265x5 @ 6.5
265x5 @ 7
265x5 @ 7.5
265x5 @ 7

Bench
205x1 @ 8
180x6 @ 9
170x6 @ 8
170x6 @ 8
170x6 @ 8.5

Press
75x10 @ 6
77.5x10 @ 7
80x10 @ 8
80x10 @ 9
75x10 @ 8

[socket]

7/19/17

I got caught up with work on Tuesday, plus my left shoulder/tricep/delt was feeling off, so I pushed that workout back a day. I'm glad I did, because I felt much better yesterday.

BW: 208.6

Deadlift w/ Belt
450x1 @ 8 (hook grip) - video
345x5 @ 6.5 (straps for this and remaining sets)
345x5 @ 7
345x5 @ 7
345x5 @ 7
345x5 @ 7.5
345x5 @ 7.5

Resting ~3 mins between sets.
My left hand started to open up on the top single. I've been experimenting with putting less of my thumb under the bar which has helped a lot with the pain, but I think I found the limit in terms of grip. I may try taping + putting more thumb under the bar next week, but I've been thinking about going back to mixed grip. It's annoying that I can't really train my hook grip specifically - it's too painful to use for backoff sets or static holds. I do like the symmetry and safety, though.

2 Ct Pause Bench
195x1 @ 8
185x4 @ 9
175x4 @ 8.5
175x4 @ 8
175x4 @ 8.5

Front Squat
140x10 @ 7
145x10 @ 8
150x10 @ 9
140x10 @ 9

[manveer]

Nice work!

Regarding grip, what about training grip directly with grippers or something on a day that's far away from a deadlift session (or right after a session with deadlifts)? For some reason Mike/RTS seem to favor static holds for people with grip issues. I've been meaning to ask why that is.

I find that I feel much stronger even pulling on a 28.5mm bar, and I think that's more related to the grip than anything.

[socket]

Nice work!

Thanks!

Regarding grip, what about training grip directly with grippers or something on a day that's far away from a deadlift session (or right after a session with deadlifts)? For some reason Mike/RTS seem to favor static holds for people with grip issues. I've been meaning to ask why that is.

I find that I feel much stronger even pulling on a 28.5mm bar, and I think that's more related to the grip than anything.

That's a good thought. I hadn't really considered grippers due to Mike T's thoughts on specificity, but that does sound like it'd be worth a shot, plus I know a lot of people swear by them. I'll probably order some later this week. Thanks for the advice!

[socket]

7/21/17

BW: 208.4

Pin Squat
290x1 @ 8
280x3 @ 8.5
270x3 @ 8
270x3 @ 8.5

TnG Bench
205x1 @ 8
155x10 @ 8
150x10 @ 7.5
150x10 @ 8
150x10 @ 8.5

Wide Grip Bench
135x10 @ 6.5
140x10 @ 7.5
140x10 @ 8
140x10 @ 9
135x9 @ 10

[socket]

7/22/17

BW: 207.8

2ct Pause Deadlift
370x1 @ 8
345x4 @ 9
330x4 @ 8
330x4 @ 8

Slingshot Bench
245x1 @ 8
230x4 @ 9
220x4 @ 8
220x4 @ 8.5

Snatch Grip Stiff Leg Deadlift
Skipped

[socket]

7/24/17

BW: 207.8

Squat w/ Belt
355x1 @ 8
275x5 @ 6.5
275x5 @ 7
275x5 @ 6.5
275x5 @ 6.5
275x5 @ 7
275x5 @ 7

Bench
207.5x1 @ 8.5
180x6 @ 9
170x6 @ 8
170x6 @ 8.5
170x6 @ 8.5

Press
75x10 @ 7
75x10 @ 7.5
75x10 @ 8
75x10 @ 8
75x10 @ 8

[socket]

7/25/17

BW: 207.6

Deadlift w/ Belt
455x1 @ 8 (hook grip) - video
350x5 @ 6.5 (straps for this and remaining sets)
350x5 @ 6.5
350x5 @ 6.5
350x5 @ 6.5
350x5 @ 7
350x5 @ 7

I think the lockout was a little soft on the single. I'll work on holding it a little longer next time. You can also see the bar roll in my hands during the pull. I thought I was pulling the slack out of my grip, but I think I'm not. I also think I need to stick more of my thumb under the bar, since it rolls under there anyway.

2 Ct Pause Bench
195x1 @ 8
185x4 @ 9
175x4 @ 8
175x4 @ 8
175x4 @ 8.5

Front Squat
140x10 @ 7
145x10 @ 8
150x10 @ 9
140x10 @ 8