Finding Out that the Iron Never Lies

[Róbert Kovács]

Sad to hear about the injury, hope it heals quickly.

[bustermonkey2]

Thanks. It's still a bit stiff and sore but I was able to do my deadlifts today without incident so I'm hoping I can get back into regular squats in a few days.

March 11, 2016

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 345 lbs-2
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 350 lbs-2,2,2 RPE 9.5

Sumo Deadlift @ 515 lbs-1 RPE 9.5 I was able to work up to this without aggravating my left quad so I'd call that a win.
Sumo deadlift @ 425 lbs-4,4,4,4 RPE 9.75. I really ran out of steam by the last set and had a fair amount of form breakdown. I don't know if it's realted to the quad injury, or I haven't had as much deadlifting in last few weeks as normal or because I'm coming down with a cold. At least I was able to grind through all 4 sets.

[bustermonkey2]

March 15, 2016
Bodywt 225 lbs

Left quad no longer sore either to touch or in movement.

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 325 lbs-5,5
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 330 lbs-5,5 RPE 10 last set. Good thing I had a spotter as it was close.

Squats @ 405 lbs-5,5,5,5 RPE 9 Quad felt fine. This was a slight deload as I was a bit nervous but I should be back up to regular weights in about a week.

Chins-12,12,12

[bustermonkey2]

March 17, 2016

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 340 lbs-3,3
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 345 lbs-3,3 RPE 9.25

Deadlift @ 525 lbs-0?,0,0 It just barely budged on 1st try, 2nd and 3rd attempts it was like stapled to the floor. Very frustrating as I pulled 536 a few weeks ago and 515 wasn't terrible last week. maybe I'm not recovered enough after squats? I hate how some days I can't deadlift.
Deadlift @ 405-1 RPE 9.5 Crap, crap, crap. I'm going to reset it a bit next week and work it back up.

Press @ 175 lbs-5,5
Press @ 185 lbs-5 RPE 9

[bustermonkey2]

March 21, 2016
Bodywt 228 lbs

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 350 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.25
Bench w/ wraps, 1st rep paused @ 355 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.5

Squats @ 456 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.5
Squats w/ wraps @ 476 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.5 Not too bad actually.

Chins w/ 45 lbs-5,5,5

[bustermonkey2]

March 23, 2016

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 330 lbs-5,5,5,5 RPE 9.5

Sumo Deads @ 405-4
Sumo Deads @ 415-4,4,4, RPE 9.75. This was a bit harder than it should have been but better than last week.

Press @ 185 lbs-3
Press @ 190 lbs-3,3 RPE 9.5 but lightheaded

[bustermonkey2]

March 25, 2016

I had limited time so I reduced the number of sets from 4 to 3 and dropped my accessory chins.

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 345 lbs-3,3,3 RPE 9.5

Squats @ 415 lbs-5,5,5 RPE 9.5


March 28, 2016
Bodywt 230 lbs

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 355 lbs-2,2
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 360 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.75 on last set but all other sets were 9.0-9.5. On y last set I hit the uprights on 1st rep which threw me off.

Deadlift @ 445 lbs-2,2
Deadlift @ 455 lbs-2,2 RPE 9.5

Press @ 185 lbs-5,5
Press @ 195 lbs-3. I wanted 5 but I got too lightheaded. I call the last set only about an 8.5, but for the getting dizzy.

[bustermonkey2]

March 30, 2016

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 330 lbs-5,5
Bench , 1st rep paused @ 335 lbs-5,5. Rpe 9.75

Squats @ 465 lbs- 2 , 2. Rpe 9.5
Squats w wraps @ 485 lbs- 2,2. Rpe 9.5. PR

Chins w 45 - 5,5,5

[bustermonkey2]

April 1, 2016

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 345 lbs-3,3
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 350 lbs- 3,3 Rpe 9.75

Sumo deadlift @ 415 lbs-4
Sumo deadlift @ 425 lbs -4,4
Sumo deadlift @ 430 lbs - 4 PR. Rpe 9.5

Press @ 190 lbs- 3,3
Press @ 195 lbs- 3. RPE 9.5

[bustermonkey2]

April 4, 2016
Bodywt 230 lbs. I'm getting a bit heavy considering I'm planning on competing on April 16th at 220. I don't mind cutting 7 lbs or less but cutting 10 lbs sucks. Hopefully I can drop a few lbs so cut won't be as bad.

Bench, 1st rep paused @ 360 lbs-2,2
Bench, 1st rep paused @ 365 lbs-2,2 PR. RPE 9.5

Squats @ 420 lbs-4,4,4,4 RPE 9.5 but tiring.

Chins-10,10,10 Very fatigued by the end.