295 paused is pretty solid. If you're hitting that in training I'm sure you'll be good for more at the meet.
295 paused is pretty solid. If you're hitting that in training I'm sure you'll be good for more at the meet.
03/28/2014 - Volume Day, Squat and Bench
1. Squats: 405 x 5 x 3
Very easy.
2. Bench press: 245 x 5 x 3.
Moderately difficult. I have a problem keeping my right shoulder back and it was especially problematic during these sets.
I combined Squat and Bench Volume days into one session so that I could rest one extra day last week. It turned out to be the right decision, as I felt much stronger and more explosive. I'm going to do a combined Intensity Day this week, as well. Less than two weeks out.
03/31/2014 - Intensity Squat Day
1. Squats: 465 x 1, 485 x 0, 485 x 1
Ok, I made a big mistake and ate a gigantic dinner before I trained. Somehow, I was under the impression that everything would be digested by the time I was warmed up for my work sets but that was not to be. My belly was so full that I couldn't tighten my belt down to the normal hole. I couldn't take a big enough breath, causing me to miss 485. I got pretty mad and was able to muscle it up one time but it was much harder than it needed to be.
2. Deadlifts (no belt): 405 x 1, 455 x 1, 495 x 1
Sooooo, I couldn't even get into correct position to pull with my belt on. My belly was distended and I had to pull without it. Ugh.
I got everything done that I needed to but it was much harder than it had to be. In addition to that, I was fighting the urge to throw up. Idiot. Lesson learned.
i remember the first time i had dinner before a muay thai session, it was hell.
Haha, I think we all learn that same lesson the hard way!