J2K - Training Log

[J. Killmond]

It will be a few more weeks before they open (Thanksgiving - first week of December, maybe). I don't count on anything before the New Year, so I can still tilt towards lifting. It may be a stretch, but perhaps...

As it turns out, 1000 pound Club wasn't much of a stretch! Bill got 1055 lbs. during the week of December 11.

I'm going to finish out my little 5-week "sub-maximal" training cycle experiment, and then see what I think and whether I'm ready to take a shot at the "Lifting to Live - Mock Meet(tm)"

[J. Killmond]

BP: 205x5x3
DL: 380x1

Not too bad, not too taxing. I think I'm going to feel good at the end of this 5-week "sub-maximal" cycle

[Bill Anders]

As it turns out, 1000 pound Club wasn't much of a stretch! Bill got 1055 lbs. during the week of December 11.

I'm going to finish out my little 5-week "sub-maximal" training cycle experiment, and then see what I think and whether I'm ready to take a shot at the "Lifting to Live - Mock Meet(tm)"

You've got nothing to lose by trying!

Spreading the lifts out over the 4/5 days is a huge boost, too. Even with significant PRs in each of the lifts, I didn't feel like I was completely thrashed by week's end.

[J. Killmond]

Pin press: 181x5
DL: 345x3x2

That is the end of my sub-maximal cycle. I do feel pretty good, but I think I'd like to run it again before attempting the mock meet.

First time in four attempts at 181x5 pin press. Even did the first three touch-and-go.

[J. Killmond]

OP: 174x2x3 PR
DL: 335x3x2

I wanted this press PR, because last fall I misloaded an attempt at 164x5x3 and could only do a double (because it was 174). Now that accidental PR is wiped off the books!

[J. Killmond]

BP: 230x1
DL: 385x1

Good workout Saturday. Heavy workday on a family project on Sunday. Really felt it that night and Monday. Don't like to think of how it would have been if I hadn't been training.

Back in the gym today. Went pretty well. The current "sub-maximal" mode seems to be accomplishing something, and it hasn't been bad to be able to do the workouts and recover without feeling I'm at the limit.

[J. Killmond]

Saturday, May 13, 2023

BP: 215x5x3
SQ: 325x1

Been busy. Has lessened gym frequency, but am still getting in there. The "submaximal" program has been sustainable-ish. Africa by Toto is not the right music for bench.

[Fred J]

I agree about that song. A little too laid back. Good to see you are still getting something done so weights don't slip too far. It can be a chore sometimes to just maintain.

[J. Killmond]

As mentioned above, I tried a 5-week "sub-maximal" training cycle. I have been getting to the gym (not perfect, busy spring), and have now run several cycles.

Very soon, I will be attempting the Bill Anders "Lifting to Live - Mock Meet(tm)".

1000-pound Club is the goal. Not too far off with my recent singles, which total 985 and are not limit singles: SQ: 335, DL: 405, BP: 245. Will update.

[Bill Anders]

1000-pound Club is the goal. Not too far off with my recent singles, which total 985 and are not limit singles): SQ: 335, DL: 405, BP: 245. Will update.

Get it, J!