Bobster's HLM Log

[Bobster]

Saturday, 10/14/17

Worked the midnight shift for the past three days.

Press
45x2x5
75x1x5
105x1x3
130x1x2
155x3x(3-4-3)

Deadlift
135x2x5
225x1x5
285x1x3
335x1x2
385x1x2

Warmups felt fine enough but the main set felt quite heavy and slow.

[Bobster]

Monday, 10/16/17

This session felt better than my previous one. It probably helps that this is mostly a "preview" one.

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
215x1x3
265x1x2
290x1x1
315x1x3

Bench Press
45x2x5
90x1x5
135x1x3
180x1x2
222.5x1x3

Hit my support stand by accident a few times but other than that felt pretty strong on these.

Chin Ups
BWx1x2
15x1x2
30x3x5

Felt stronger on these likewise. Will be going up to 32.5lb next chinning session.

[Bobster]

Thursday, 10/19/17

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
215x1x3
265x1x2
290x1x1
315x1x5

Did these about four hours after my morning run and they definitely felt tough. Had to grind out the last rep.

Bench Press
45x2x5
90x1x5
135x1x3
180x1x2
222.5x3x3

These felt tough to the point that I asked another lifter to spot me on my second and third sets. Not the most ideal situation.

[Bobster]

Saturday, 10/21/17

Worked all day today after working midnights the day before yesterday. Wasn't sure how I'd do tonight but I seem to be adapting to my new work schedule.

Press
45x2x5
75x1x5
105x1x3
135x1x2
157.5x3x3

Used a narrower grip than I have been lately. Felt good and I powered through my work sets. I felt like I could have done an extra rep during the first work set but wanted to save my energy.

Deadlift
135x2x5
225x1x5
285x1x3
335x1x2
385x1x5

A bit apprehensive after my last deadlift session but I did just fine.

[Bobster]

Monday, 10/23/17

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
220x1x3
270x1x2
290x1x1
320x1x3

I meant to use 295lb for the final warmup rep. Didn't realize what I'd done until I was typing this out.

Bench Press
45x2x5
90x1x5
135x1x3
180x1x2
225x1x3

Felt a lot better due to not having a spotter in my face the whole time.

Chin Ups
BWx1x2
17.5x1x2
32.5x3x5

Last few reps were iffy but I'm going up to 35lbs next session.

[Bobster]

Thursday, 10/26/17

Gave blood on Tuesday.

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
220x1x3
270x1x2
295x1x1
320x3x(4-4-3)

Used a barbell that was a tad too bent (and I don't think uniformly either). That and giving blood kind of zapped me on these.

Bench Press
45x2x5
90x1x5
135x1x3
180x1x2
225x3x3

Had someone at the gym spot me for the last rep. This one wasn't as bad as the last guy.

[Bobster]

Sunday, 10/29/17

AKA: My 37th birthday

After working midnights, getting about 4-5 hours of sleep, going for a 30 minute run, eating out with my folks, coming back home and digesting for 3.5 hours, I decide to get my session in.

Press
45x2x5
75x1x5
105x1x3
135x1x2
160x3x3

Work sets started off tough and I had some ugly reps, but gutted it out for a 3x3 PR.

Deadlift
135x2x5
225x1x5
290x1x3
340x1x2
390x1x5

A bit apprehensive about the final set but just concentrated on doing one rep at a time.

[Bobster]

Tuesday, 10/31/17

Back from the gym and i feel fucking great!

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
225x1x3
275x1x2
300x1x1
325x1x3

Watched a recent vid by Untamed Strength's Alan Thrall. Concentrated on pointing my chest at the floor.

Bench Press
45x2x5
95x1x5
140x1x3
185x1x2
227.5x1x3

A tad tough but I remembered to focus on driving the bar to the same point on the ceiling.

Chin Ups
BWx1x2
17.5x1x2
35x3x5

PR with these, after no less than four years. Another reward for my recent diligence.

[Bobster]

Friday, 11/3/17

Did this session soon after getting out of bed.

Squat
45x2x5
135x1x5
225x1x3
275x1x2
300x1x1
325x3x3

Had some lower back soreness/stiffness when I started but it soon cleared up. Toward the end of my squat session, my upper back started acting up on me.

Bench Press
45x2x5
95x1x5
140x1x3
185x1x2
227.5x3x3

My upper back hurt between sets but didn't cramp up on me with doing the actual lifts.

[Bobster]

Sunday, 11/5/17

Press
45x2x5
75x1x5
105x1x3
135x1x2
162.5x3x2

Time to drop 10lbs for my next cycle.

Deadlift
135x2x5
225x1x5
295x1x3
345x1x2
395x1x5