Still on the Right Side of the Grass

[codger]

Hope that upper back thing resolves soon, BD, and that you bury all those numbers you're aiming for.

[Browndog]

1/29/18

FMP 4-1 (reps/sets)

Low Bar Squat - 145kg x2, 130kg 2x3
Hi Bar Squat (paused) - 110kg 3x4

Belt Squat - 80kg 8x3
Mid Row - 60kg 8x3

Back Extn - bw 12x2
Pull Ups - bw 8x2

Into the "peaking phase". Big jump from 135kg Hi Bar, to 145kg low bar...I thought so at any rate. However, the double moved nicely. Had my upper back felt better, I was good for 1-2 more.

Looking back on things, it appears I have an "OMG, my hair's on fire" moment about three weeks out from competing. Last night, I was sure I couldn't Squat anything close to 145kg. Even with a painful rhomboid, and even feeling worried about my compromised training during this FMP, I'm OK.

I really need to trust the process, and my coach when he says that things are going OK.

[codger]

Nice squat, BD. Looks like you'll be in great shape for the meet.

[Browndog]

1/31/18

FMP 4-2 (reps/sets)

Bench (paused) - 87.5kg x3, 78.5kg 2x5
Wide Grip Bench - 78.5kg 4x3

Dumbbell Press - 40lbs 8x2
Incline Dumbbell Bench - 45lbs 8x2

Pull Ups - bw 10x2
LTE / Curls - 40kg 10x2
Triceps Pull Downs - 20kg 10x2

Back/neck issue is about 90% resolved. Top set had a little butt lift . I thought it was red lights, but coach said only the third rep was bad.

Other than that, a good day.

[codger]

Glad to hear the back thing is sorting itself out. Some heavy duty pull ups and curls there.

[Oldster]

Glad to hear the back thing is sorting itself out. Some heavy duty pull ups and curls there.

Yeah, it's tough to lift, or even go through life, when back pain flares. Glad to hear the good news, BD.

[Browndog]

2/1/18

FMP 4-3 (reps/sets)

Deadlift - 200kg x1, 180kg 2x4
RDL - 130kg 6x3
GHR - bw 8x2

Mid Row - 60kg 8x2
Face Pull - 40kg 8x2
Pull Ups - bw 8x2
Curlzzz - 40 / 45 / 50kg x10

Back is 95%. The single was smooth; not fast, but no grind. Next time 207.5kg. Coach wants to see me pull 217.5kg for the meet...interesting, very interesting.

[codger]

Coach wants to see me pull 217.5kg for the meet...interesting, very interesting.

That would be awesome.

[Browndog]

2/2/18

FMP 4-4 (reps/sets)

Lo Bar Squat - 132.5kg 2x4

Paused Bench - 82.5kg 2x5

Deadlift - 175kg 2x3

Dumbbell Bench - 50lbs 10x2
Dips - bw 10x2

Basic Saturday work. Went to wearing a belt on the Bench to see if it helps, we'll see on Wednesday.

Scheduled to do a Squat at 152.5kg for two on Monday, Competition Bench 90kg for two on Wednesday, Deadlift 207.5kg for one on Thursday.

Coach feels that I'm good for 162.5kg / 97.5kg / 217.5kg at the meet. Let the mental prep begin in earnest.

[codger]

Fantastic numbers under your belt already.