Janet's Log

[Viola]

Wed - Bench Press

115lb 1x2
125lb 1,f
120lb 2,f; 1x3
My back did not hurt very much , so I think I wasn't arching hard enough. No wrist wraps this time.

DB floor press
35lb 1x12
40lb 2x9

Tuesday soccer - played in net half the game. (Turf burn to prove it) Lots of subs in other half.

[mabelmabel]

Following! You have been training for almost the same length of time as I have (I started last October) and our stats and lifts are very similar, though I have never competed (yet...). Stoked to see you on here!

[Viola]

Thanks! Have you got a log here?

[mabelmabel]

No, not yet...I'm pretty terrible with keeping stuff like that up to date, but it would probably be good for me to do it! BTW, am 46, 5'7", 170, 225/155/255, ex-soccer player (unreliable ankles!). My "current" training partner is awesome, but is going through an unmotivated phase, so I am mostly training alone. It will be nice to follow along with someone who's at a similar level! Although your DL is way better than mine! Good to have a rabbit to chase...

[Viola]

Well how am I supposed to follow your progress unless you post?

Thurs Intensity Day

Squats 220lb 2x3 these were relatively easy (?!) But my form was crap on reps 2&3.

Paused DL
177lb 1x5
199lb 1x5
221lb 2x5

[Viola]

Video of 220lb triple.

http://youtu.be/7DUTkSvmHts

[mabelmabel]

Okay fine, point taken. Will start Monday!

[Viola]

Saturday - Volume Day

Squats
210lb 5x5 (except I had to rerack and pause 30s on the 4th set, before getting the last rep. Mainly to catch my breath.)

I was REALLLLLLY happy with the squats. Until I tried to bench. I had nothing left.

BP (with LOTS of time between failed reps and sets, plus food)
120lb 1@10
115lb f
105lb 5x5 Oh well. Worked on technique. I am not tucking my elbows very much, after trying that technique for a while. But I am still touching a bit lower on my chest. In a very awkward spot, kinda just where the breasts meet the ribs. Not sure I like that spot, it feels like I haven't lowered the bar far enough. Even though it is is clearly touching me. Hmmmm.

DL
221lb 1x2
243lb 1x1
270lb 2,1 about a 30s walk away from the bar rest/reset. Some hitching.
270lb 1x2 strong
This is technically a PR for reps, as I have only previously done 265lb for reps in training. Anything higher was singles.

I will be doing BP first next VD.

[Viola]

Tues - Recovery Day

Squats
165lb 2x5 very tired legs

OHP
85lb 4x4

DB floor press
37lb 3x10

[Viola]

Wednesday - Intensity Day

BP - in the power rack with a wider, taller bench, and a cotton T-shirt. The new bench meant I couldn't figure out my set-up consistently. But overall better.
125lb 2x2 tng
pin presses 125lb 4x5

squats
225lb 1x3 a bit high.
225lb 1,f the bar got too far forward because my hips were shooting back.

I had to give myself a good talking to before the final set. My elbows were in significant pain, and my shoulders ached. I felt weak. I knew I had another triple in me, if I could just get my brain in order. So I convinced myself that the pain was a sign of how strong I am, because, really, I wouldn't be in pain if I hadn't just squatted 225 f'ing pounds, right! I am superwoman, of course I can squat more!!!

225lb 1x3 Middle rep was the best, but only to parallel, I think.

Apparently my brain is very suggestible...

(PR for reps. Best I have done previously is 3x2.)

Paused DL
177lb 1x3
199lb 1x3
221lb 3x3

Then some box jumps for fun, because there was a crossfitter doing some.