Melody's log

[melody]

Squat
4x3x177.5 @8 on the last one

Row @8
2x7x125
2x7x120

12/60 sprints on the ARC

[kessg]

Squat
2x200 @9
3x2x187.5 @8-8.5

Just noticed these doubles - strong!

What's your squat plan for the meet, if you've given some thought to that already?

[melody]

Just noticed these doubles - strong!

What's your squat plan for the meet, if you've given some thought to that already?

I don't have attempts from my coach until next week, but I am hoping for 200, 210, 220.

[Leah Lutz]

You're in a great place for this meet!

[melody]

Thanks Leah. I'm having to emotionally detach from my press. It's just not getting better.

Press 1@9.5 - 80 was a 9, 85 wouldn't move
3x2x75@9
Then went off program and pressed 82.5x1 because I was annoyed that 75 felt so easy.

Bench
1x120 @9

2x2x105

[tertius]

The press is very annoying, yes.

[melody]

Awesome/stupid day

Squat
1@9.5
1x1x215 @9
1x1x220 @ 9.5
Both PRs at 125 lb a bodyweight and 220 ties my pr at any body weight.

My hips felt like doo doo after this so I skipped my back off sets

Dead
1@9
1x1x225 @8
Loaded 250 on the bar, got it an inch off the ground, and my SI died a swift and sudden death.

Shut all the lifting down
35 mins on the spin bike

Chiro this afternoon.

[Lakshmi Meadows]

Huge congrats not only on the squat but that press from the other day. Especially since its the most finicky. For me, some days require busting out the micro plates as little as 1/2 lb.

The first 2/3 of that 220lb squat looked awesome. Do you have bands or chains that you can use to overload the top or do you think it's just that you're in need of an adjustment?

[melody]

Huge congrats not only on the squat but that press from the other day. Especially since its the most finicky. For me, some days require busting out the micro plates as little as 1/2 lb.

The first 2/3 of that 220lb squat looked awesome. Do you have bands or chains that you can use to overload the top or do you think it's just that you're in need of an adjustment?

It was just a sticking point. Chucks reminder to get my hips under was a perfect cue. I feel very confident that I'll squat 225+ next week.
The fucking deadlift though. I don't know what to do. Switch to sumo for real this time?

[Lakshmi Meadows]

cue. I feel very confident that I'll squat 225+ next week.
The fucking deadlift though. I don't know what to do. Switch to sumo for real this time?

No way, your hamstrings are too strong. I think a little overloading the top with both your squat and deadlift will help both. Block or rack pulls if you don't have bands. They'll help with that sticking point where your back starts to round and you need to get your hips thru. I also think over emphasizing pulling the shoulder blades together when setting up helps avoid getting over the bar.
What does Mike think?