2 week trip to squat hell

[mdmaxtc]

so here is the plan. a two week training cycle to shake things up, with the goal of a 315x20 squat. I through out an idea in the programming section, got good feedback, and decided to go with a suggestion from a coach (http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=41653).
here are my current stats as of my last work sets (in pounds).
age-31
weight- 210 (fully dressed)
height- 5' 11'
squat- 375x5x3
bench- 225x5x3
deadlift- 404x5
power clean- 170x3x5
power snatch- 115x2x2 (just started doing these)

I am still on linear progression, but slowing to a crawl. I have decided to push myself to a crazy limit for two weeks, before starting TM. I am using the template given by John Hanley:

Week 1:
S: 20reps @275-285
T: light squats (185?): 2x5
Th: new 3 rep max**

Week 2
M: 20 reps at 295-315
W: light
F: new 3rm**

I have adjusted the schedule a bit, as I have drill with the reserves next weekend, which may throw off my schedule and sleep. also, the weight may need to be adjusted after the first workout.
I will be updating tomorrow, when I start, with my workout and a video of the work set.

remember, I am looking for a near death experience. here's hoping I don't go the full way.

[afatgoat]

Once a week or so I like to do my final work set and then do a drop set of 315 for close to 20. I've only made it once, but usually hit 14-17 depending on the workout and whether or not my balls are firmly attached.
Instead of dropping your regular work, drop the weight a little on your 20 rep and do it as a drop set, since the set won't take more than 2-5 minutes anyway. Your legs aren't going to fail you, it's going to be your back/shoulders/bar shelf

[mdmaxtc]

1st workout
weight- 211
squats:
barx5
135x5
185x4
225x3
275x3
275x10
275x15
275x10
all my attempts were hindered by my arms tingling to the point of pain. the weight was very manageable. I have to figure out a way to keep blood flowing to my arms. i think more practice on the long sets should help. I will edit the videos and post them later tonight. it was hell, but i didn't even hit the hard reps yet (last 5).
as a side note, i didn't expect my circulation to be the problem. I still consider this attempt a success, just not what i hoped. before too long, i will hit the 315x20 mark.

[mdmaxtc]

This is how much i was wrong on my rep count.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NiKj5KKCUk (x12)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUow8l8vyc (x14)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JlIdv9l-B8 (x11)

so it turns out, my last work sets were:
275x12
275x14
275x11

it is more volume than i previously thought, but not as close to 20 as i believed. turns out that high rep squats are even tougher than i imagined.

[LJ5.0]

You might try just going for the widowmaker once in the session, and then try to improve upon it next time. Three shots at it in one session is a killer.

[mdmaxtc]

LJ,
that was the original plan, but when my arms went out at 12 on the first attempt I still was fresh enough that i thought i could hit it if I went faster and didn't give my arms a chance to go crazy again.
I do grant that the third attempt was just silly.

[mdmaxtc]

mondays workout
squat- barx5 135x5x2 185x5x2
OHP- 95x5 135x5 140x5x3
chin-ups- 8,6,5
GHR- 8x2

Everything on my thighs is still hurting. groin, quads, adductors, you name it. the warm up and squats helped with the pain.

[mdmaxtc]

wed workout:
squat- 135x5 185x5 225x4 275x3 315x2 340x2 380x3 felt weak and couldn't get 5x3
bench- 135x5 185x4 225x5x3
power clean- 95x3 135x3 185x3x5 I did my math incorrectly. this was supposed to be 175, not 185
power snatch- 95x2 115x2 135x2x3
I felt weak on the squat. also, the old patella-femoral pain came back, which means my form was bad. again, I am frustrated with my squat. my form seems to go to shit once the weight gets above 350.

[mdmaxtc]

Had to take a break for the weekend due to the reserves.
mondays numbers.
squat- 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 275x3, 295x3, 295x14.
still couldn't hit 20. I am amazed at how difficult this is. I will probably need to revisit the time frame i have given for this project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsx-n...ature=youtu.be

[LJ5.0]

I have a vid of my 20-repper from a while ago. The first 10 took about 30 seconds; the last 10 took about a minute and a half.