Aleli's Log - Zen Barbell Training

[Aleli]

That's a lot of volume! How did you keep track of the reps? I lose track of 5 sometimes.

It is a lot of volume! I've been able to keep track of the reps by just counting in my head. I also have trouble with five, especially when the intensity is higher. In those instances, I count out loud.

[Aleli]

Monday - 7/7/2014

Moved up our bench work due to scheduling conflicts.

Bench
95X6 @9
95X6 @9.5
95X6 @9.5to10

Side note: my back is sore from Sunday's DLs. Just a little discomfort, but thought I'd note it anyway. It will remind me to make sure I set my back correctly. I'm going to have two days off in a row. I was going to try to make it to the gym today and do some conditioning, but getting there on the bus is a pain, and I'd just rather avoid the hassle. I'll mow the lawn, do some weeding, and call it good.

[Aleli]

Mowed the lawn yesterday and got some weeding done. I broke a sweat, so I'll count it as conditioning.

Weighed 133.6 today....almost to my target weight. Wop!! Trying to remain calm, but the pre-meet jitters are starting to set in.

[Leah Lutz]

Nice!!! Which meet are you doing?

[Aleli]

Nice!!! Which meet are you doing?

APF/AAPF Summer Bash, August 3rd. Only three and half weeks out. I make sure to get nervous well in advance. HAHA
But seriously, I need to chill.

[Aleli]

Thursday - 7/10/2014

Squat
195X3
http://youtu.be/03GHkll5IBI?t=7s

Deficit DL
I worked up to 115 on my warm up and decided to call it. My back is being weird and I don't want to make things worse for myself.

I was programmed to bench on Friday, but decided to get it done on Thursday (we made other plans for our Friday night.) Gotta live a little. LOL

Bench
100X5 @ 9.5
105X2 @ 10 - (I moved to a different bench for the second set and loaded the bar wrong.)
100X4 @9.5
I'm feeling good about my bench so far.

[melody]

Look at jenica's log, weird backs abound. Good call not joining the team.

[Aleli]

Sunday - 7/14/2014

Squat
190X3 @10
195X2 @10
200X1 @10
Rough. Program called for 3 reps per set. I'm really struggling with the heavy weights. I'm so much more tired. I need to sleep a lot more when doing heavy weights. It does not help that I'm eating at a deficit.

Deficit DL
165X2X6
I focused on setting my back correctly and not letting it arch.

[Aleli]

Look at jenica's log, weird backs abound. Good call not joining the team.

Took a look. It sucks that there are so many injuries going around! Healing thoughts going your way!

[Aleli]

Monday - 7/14/2014

Bench
90X3
95X3
100X3- all paused

Press
45X3X10
45X6