Squat form felt good today. These were much easier than 295. Knees forward did the trick. I've also been stretching my hamstrings more. That might be contributing, too. I've made it a goal to be able to get into the third world squat position and sit there for an extended period. This goal remains elusive.
Partner was a no-show.
Decided to try some cleans today because the gym employee who's vigilant about discouraging snatches >obnoxious joke about his poor luck with women< was hanging out by the platform. Form was ok. Called it at 185 because my racking got a little iffy. Not significantly iffy, but a little iffy. I mean, I racked the 2 reps fine enough. I'm just trying to be careful because cleans always seem to contribute to my bicep tendonitis. So I called it a two. I hate cleans. I need to get better at cleans.
09-25-2014, 04:38 PM
Christopher John
9/24/14
Bwt: 203.8
Waist: 36"
Front Squat
45x5,5,5
95x5
135x3
155x5,5,5
Bench
45x10
95x6
135x3
185x2
230x5,5,5
Deadlift
135x6
185x5
225x3
275x2
315x5
Long day so I had an early workout. Had an out of town gig last night. Deadlifts were doh and in converse. My deadlift is kind of pathetic right now.
Power snatches
45x3
65x3
85x2
105x2
125x1
135x2,2,2,2,2,2
Mowed the lawn.
Chin-ups
BWx8,8,8,7,6,6,4,bathroom break, 8
First time I think I've legit failed a squat in a long time. I was visiting the low country and lifting in a garage. Guess I'll try for 320 again on Monday.
09-29-2014, 05:02 PM
Christopher John
9/29/14
Bwt: 206.8
Waist: 36 1/4"
Deadlift
135x6
225x4
275x2
320x5 <---misloaded the bar, crap
225x8
Bench
45x8
95x5
135x4
185x2
235x5,5,5
DB curls
20x30
Got to the gym late, deadlifted with a lopsided bar, and ran out of time before I could do squats. It was a banner day all around.
My upper back, left side cramped on the 5th rep of the first work set, and I failed right at the top of my head. 4s were all I had in me today.
Power snatches
45x3
95x3
105x2
115x1
130x1
140x2,2,2,2,2,2
Woke up in the middle of the night with a cold/sinus infection. Sleep wasn't the best, but I think I had a little leeway even considering these two factors because of my abbreviated workout on Monday.
I switched back to my converse shoes for squats today both to see if the lack of heel would make my knee feel better and to start improving my ankle flexibility. Knee feels good (knock on wood).
Power snatches performed without casualties on the "deadlift" platform.
10-03-2014, 09:03 PM
Christopher John
10/3/14
Bwt: 203.2
Waist: 36"
Front Squat
45x5,5,5
95x4
135x3
165x3,3,3
Bench
45x8
95x5
135x5
185x3
215x1
240x5,5,4 <-- failed last rep...oh so close!
Deadlift
135x5
225x3
275x2
325x5
Chin-ups
BWx5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5
Mad bicep pain on bench today. Right arm was fried. Still sick.