Mr. Rogers' SS Log - This is embarrassing

[Ishmael]

185lbs felt extremely heavy compared to 180lbs. It's also the weight that I struggled with a month ago when my form was horrendous so there may have been a psychological factor involved, idk.

It must be a normal experience, as I have noticed the same thing in my short time on the program.

One workout the weight seems to be a ton. You struggle to finish your last set, and begin to dread the next session. Then the next workout you are all worried, add the requisite five more pounds, and it feels so lite you could add an extra rep or two if you wanted.

One day you just want to get the bar off your back ASAP, and the next day with a an even heavier bar it feels like you could stand there with it all day.

I'm finding that squats really mess with your head.

[Kregna]

It must be a normal experience, as I have noticed the same thing in my short time on the program.

One workout the weight seems to be a ton. You struggle to finish your last set, and begin to dread the next session. Then the next workout you are all worried, add the requisite five more pounds, and it feels so lite you could add an extra rep or two if you wanted.

One day you just want to get the bar off your back ASAP, and the next day with a an even heavier bar it feels like you could stand there with it all day.

I'm finding that squats really mess with your head.

I think this is true, as well. You never know what's gonna happen until it's go time!

[Mr_Rogers]

Squat:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
5 x 105
3 x 145
2 x 170
5 x 185
5 x 185
5 x 185

First work set went really well. Started to get back pain on my lower right side again on the last two sets. Confident enough with my knee position to move up though. I just need to remember to distribute my weight evenly.



Press:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
5 x 65
3 x 75
2 x 85
5 x 95
5 x 95
5 x 95 *PR*

I've been using a wider grip than recommended due to some shoulder issues. Before if I took ~16.5" grip width I'd get some serious shoulder impingement, but not on Friday. I obviously did something right.



Deadlift:
5 x 135lbs
3 x 185
2 x 225
1 x 255
5 x 290 *PR*

A little sloppy at the end of the set, but all five went up. I may have to deload in the near future and use a belt if my form continues to die at the end of the set.



Chin-ups:
5 x +40lbs
5 x +40
4 x +40



Dips:
5 x +40lbs
5 x +40
5 x +40



Finally bought a dip belt on the weekend when I ordered two more 45lb plates. I've had 300lbs (including bar) for the last five years and saw no need to ever have more weight than that. I didn't get a chance to watch any of my worksets outside of actually working out, I had bigger fish to fry on the weekend (read as lay on the couch and play video games).

[strong_over_matter]

Nice job on he PRs! Looks like you've been making some good progress. Having to buy more weight means you'll soon be buying new pants and shirts too!

[Mr_Rogers]

Thanks strong!

I kept some of my older work clothes that I shrunk out of when I was going crazy with the circuit training...which turned out to be a good thing as I'm starting to fit back into them quite well. I can use that money to buy more weights :-)

[Buddha_Belly]

Just note that when you eventually buy the belt, you can hold off on the deload much longer than you think. The first time I used the belt for squats, I failed on the 2nd set, 2nd rep @215. Popped on the belt, the weight flew. It helps me loads.

[Mr_Rogers]

I have an old crappy velcro belt, but it's pretty flimsy. I'm assuming an actual weight lifting belt would be much better, but I had to decide between the belt and plates this pay and I opted for plates :-)

I checked your log, you're making great progress!

[Mr_Rogers]

Squat:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
5 x 125
3 x 150
2 x 170
5 x 190
5 x 190
5 x 190

These felt pretty good. I think I was a bit high on a few reps, but I think the culprit there is my stance width.

Set 1


Set 2

Set 3


Does anyone know how to embed a video and have it start at a certain time? I can only figure out how to do that when I link it.



Bench Press:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
5 x 115
3 x 145
2 x 170
1 x 170
4 x 187.5
5 x 187.5
4 x 187.5
2 x 187.5 *PR*

Didn't have the Mrs. around last night so I did my missed reps in a 4th set after a minimal break. Surprised myself when I got all 5 on the second set.



Hang Cleans:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
3 x 75
3 x 75
3 x 95
3 x 95
3 x 125

I setup a couple of saw horses so I could just start from knee height and work on the portion of the lift I'm struggling with. Mixed results, some good, some bad, some painful.

Power clean:
3 x 125lbs
3 x 125
3 x 125
3 x 125
1 x 125

Still arm pulling these :-| Good news is I do these again on Friday.



Chin-ups:
5 x +45lbs
5 x +45
3 x +45

I got about 1/5 of the way up on rep 4 and I just wasn't moving. Called it a workout before I forced something out.

[jkw]

Hang Cleans:
5 x 45lbs
5 x 45
3 x 75
3 x 75
3 x 955
3 x 955
3 x 125

I'm guessing it was the 955lb cleans that were the painful ones?

[Mr_Rogers]

I'm guessing it was the 955lb cleans that were the painful ones?

Whoops. Fixed that.

I can't seem to get the last pull right, so I was hoping HCs would help obviously not 955lbs :-D I'll get there, it'll just take time.