10/18
Went to the "Goodlife" gym across the street from the hotel. I haven't worked out in a commercial gym for many years. This place had everything, even a stair climber that was like walking up the down escalator!
There were lots of gym bro's there in muscle shirts, but most were not doing the 3 basic lifts but were curling or do pec deck etc. They looked strong but were actually quite weak when I actually saw them doing benches or squats (nobody deadlifted)
They had 3 cages so I started with squats. I had no belt, knee sleeves and wore my loafers but worked up to 365 for 3 sets of 3. Normally I would do five and do more weight, but still had some fatigue from travelling and competition. Had a big buff 20 year old or so step in at 225 and do some half squats. I went to 315 and he did one quarter squat and then left.
Did some close grip benches and worked to 275 for 3 sets of 5. I really missed my wrist straps and really needed chalk as the bar was slippery but no chalk was allowed. The young lad I was alternating with let me use his wrist straps which I was quite grateful to borrow.
Went to OH pressing and did 3 sets of 5 with 185. Again I missed my belt and straps and should have been doing 200..
Followed up with chins, rowing, and tried a few machines out for fun. Its nice to see all the people working out, but I'd still rather work out at home, or perhaps at a more dedicated iron gym. 95% of people doing squats were only doing half squats with light weights...