Alex's Log

[Alex Ptacek]

Had an awesome meet. Almost bombed out on the presses on technical errors, but Cody Miller gave me a pep talk and nailed the third easy. I owe that guy a beer. Anyways, managed a 7# all time PR on squat and a 20# all time PR on deadlift. A great weekend and great training/coaching from Andrew Jackson. Can't wait to compete again.

Squat
170, 180, 185 PR
Press
70 X, 75 X, 75
Deadlift
178, 190 PR, 195 PR

Total: 455kg/1,001lbs

Video: 3rd Squat and Pull

[Alex Ptacek]

Now in the competitive lifters' section. Deciding on my next competition now, but I'm damn excited to step on the platform again.

[Cheesepuff]

Grats! Nice lifts. Hope mine are better next time.

[Alex Ptacek]

Was bored and really missed training so I fooled around today. Wish our belt squat was better, this one is too awkward and finicky to be useful.

Squat
315x1 @ 0
275x8x2
Belt Squat
3x10

[Alex Ptacek]

Work capacity is low. Excited to get back in the swing of things.

Press
125x6x3
Bench
160x6x3
Chins
3x4

[Alex Ptacek]

I'm officially signed up for USSF Nationals. If I'm gonna win one of these one day, I have to get as much experience on the platform as possible. Very, very excited.

Squat
300x6x2
Deadlift
315x6x2

[Alex Ptacek]

Back to the volume work. Kinda missed it. Pretty easy.

Squat
300x5x5
Bench
185x5x3
175x5x2
Incline DB
45x8x3

[Alex Ptacek]

Still brushing off some cob webs. Upper body strength isn't there, only got 4 on the prescribed 3x5 for press. Should come back soon.

Rack Pull
350x5x2 (easy)
Press
135x4x2
115x8
DB Curls
30x8x4

[Alex Ptacek]

Volume feeling good. Working on knees on paused squats.

Paused Squat
275x3x5
Bench
200x3
185x4
175x5x2
Chins
5, 5, 4

[Alex Ptacek]

Deadlift
315x5x2
Press
115x5x5
LTE
65x10x2
75x10