In Squat We Trust

[John Watson]

2016-10-03
Monday

volume deadlift
145x5x2
235x2
285x1
35xx3x2

Went for 2 sets of 3 partly for the extra volume, and partly because I kind of wuss out on the last 2 reps of a set of 5.
I need to take these outside in the garage rather than the living room, where fear of dropping it through my floor is not an issue.

[John Watson]

2016-10-05
Wednesday

intensity squat
45x10
135x5
185x3
225x2
255x1
295x5

I'm slightly surprised that volume day of 290x5, 260x5x2 netted me enough work to hit 295x5 today. I guess gaining belly fat, and drinking loads of whole milk and protein powder is helping.
I was almost going to do 292 or 293.
I'll do 300 next week, whether it's for 1x5 or 2x3.
My PR is 302.5 x 4.

[John Watson]

2016-10-06
Thursday

intensity bench
45x10
95x5
135x2
180x4

intensity press
45x10
65x5
95x1
115x4

Only made 4 reps. Gonna have to hit these with more volume and 2 lb increases.

[John Watson]

2016-10-08
Saturday

volume squat
45x10
135x5
185x3
225x2
255x1
295x5
265x5x2


295x5 is moving a little slow. I'm on the front lines of gains. Even the last 265x5 slowed slightly on the last rep.
Not sure whether I should do 300, or slightly less for intensity day. Probably 300 and break down to 3x2 if it becomes a WTF grind.

[John Watson]

2016-10-09
Sunday

5x5 press
45x10
65x5
95x1
115x5
100x5x4

3x8 bench
45x10
95x5
135x2
180x3
140x8x2


5x5 and 3x8 are not correctly named, since I'm doing intensity day 1x5 as the first set.

[John Watson]

2016-10-10
Monday

volume deadlift
145x5x2
235x2
305x1
350x5 PR


PR made possible by Rogue hi temp bumper plates in my garage. No need to gently set the bar down like in my living room, or fear missing a rep and dropping the bar through the floor. Did the warmups indoors, and leave the bar in the garage loaded for next time. Awesome.

[Jugrock]

Great job on the DL PR!

[John Watson]

Great job on the DL PR!

Thanks JR!

[John Watson]

2016-10-12
Wednesday

intensity squat
45x10
135x5
185x3
225x2
255x1
300x5

First reps felt easy, I lied to myself that I misloaded the bar too light so I could continue, last rep was a slow climb out of the hole confirming a correct load. I want to stay in the 300's.
Gunning for 3 plates.

[Mr. Bingley]

nice deads and squats! 3 plate special comin' up!