My back was too shot to pull another set of cleans. So I backed off. The last rep of 330 was a grind. I think I will be able to get 2 more weeks of doing 5x1, then I'll switch to 3x2. On bench I'm already ready to make the 3x2 transition. We will see though. I want to actually fail a set of 5 before I change anything.
Actually, after reading Understanding the Texas Method Intensity Day | Andy Baker I think I am going to switch to triples this coming Friday. It makes sense that its better to catch the transition from 5rm to 3rm before failure.
Finally figured out how to use my belt. I cannot believe how easy 300 felt just putting on a belt. I am an idiot for not switching beforehand.
02-19-2019, 10:27 PM
Robert D
My lack of belted training has me thinking I cut my LP short by a bit. Not by much, I'm sticking to the TM for now. It just has me thinking. So if someone reads this. Use a belt.
02-19-2019, 11:42 PM
Jason Cross
Nice work implementing your belt. Now those intensity days won't be so daunting will they?
02-21-2019, 03:09 PM
Robert D
Volume day is usually more daunting
02-22-2019, 08:03 PM
Robert D
22 February 2019
Week 9 Intensity Day
Squat: 335x5
Bench: 240x2x3
Deadlift: 380x5
Benches were supposed to be two triples, but it didn't happen tonight. I didn't eat enough past couple days.
I got sick. Skipped Intensity day on the previous friday. Did not eat enough all weekend. So not a real volume day. I'll probably repeat this workout next week.
Was not in the best state to perform tonight. I was underfed, and feeling weak. I took those reps to failure tonight on squat. Maybe I should have gone for a 5th set on squats, but I decided against it (pussy).
Eating enough has been the hardest part for me.
I've done a terrible job of being consistent the past 3 weeks, and terrible job of managing recovery. Getting back on track this week with a 10% reset, and going forward stronger this time. I've been meaning to set my squat stance a bit wider/bring my bench grip a bit more narrow. This is a good time to do it. I am also going to add in some very light conditioning on Tuesdays only.
Volume:
Squat: 285x5x5
Bench:205x5x5
19 March 2019
Conditioning:
HIITx15mins
Pull-ups: AMRAP in 7 mins=29
Abz: AMRAP in 7 mins=didn't count
20 March 2019
Recovery:
Squat: 225x5x2
Press: 135x5x3
Deadlift: 405x5
22 March 2019
Intensity:
Squat: 320x5
Bench: 225x2x3