Nermin's Log

[Nermin]

Mon, Jan 2
Squat 360x5,5,4; this was heavy. Had to cut off at 4 on the last set.
Bench 225x4, 215x5, 205x5; still elbows bothering me
Chins BWx5,5,4

[Nermin]

Tue, Jan 3
Going on a beach vacation to the socialist paradise of Cuba in about 2 weeks, so I'll be doing some extra cardio and watch the junk food to try & not look like a beached whale. Currently at 235lbs after 2 weeks of stuffing my face and vegetating.
Cardio Stationary Cycle, 5 rounds of 0:20 ON/full, 1:40 OFF/light

[Nermin]

Wed, Jan 4
Good workout, found a bar at the gym to deadlift with that still had decent knurling on it. PR'd that shit.
Squat (light) work up in fahves up to 255x5x2; I was quite sore so just focused on good form
Press 165x1, 160x4, 155x5, 155x4, 145x5; This was a rep and single PR as well. I think I have 160x5 in me for next Monday.
Deadlift 445x5 (alternate grip), 365x5 (4 reps double overhand, 1 hook); 5-rep deadlift PR!
Curls fuckin' around with 40x10, 35x8, 30x6 with <1min rest
Dips BWx10x2

[Nermin]

Been sleeping like crap as I'm trying to not medicate myself to fall asleep, and dealing with a low grade cold. Nonetheless, I'm hoping I can execute the remaining workouts as well as hit some significant PRs on my test day before vacation.

Plan for next 2 weeks

Fri Jan 6: Squat 375x3 top set + backoff triples, Bench 225x5xN +backoffs (depending on elbow issues.. just maintaining at this point)
Mon, Jan 9: Squat 365x5x3, Press 160x5 top set + backoff fives
Wed, Jan 11: squat light, Bench 225x5xN + backoffs, Deadlift 450x5 + backoffs
Fri, Jan 13: Squat 385x2 top set + backoff doubles, Press 170 single + backoff fives
Mon, Jan 16: light everything as preparation, bench max test
Wed, Jan 18: Mock Strengthlifting Meet
SQUAT: 1st attempt 375, 2nd attempt 395, 3rd attempt 405
PRESS: 1st attempt 170, 2nd attempt 175, 3rd attempt 180
DEADLIFT: 1st attempt 470, 2nd attempt 485, 3rd attempt 500
TARGET TOTAL: 1085lbs

[Nermin]

Fri, Jan 6
Hacking up a lung last night thanks to a cold. Doped myself up and knocked out a pretty successful heavy squat workout. I hate my bench press.
Squat 365x3, 375x2, 385x1 (all PRs); Video: Instagram
Bench 225x4,3,3
Chins BWx5,5,4

[Nermin]

Mon, Jan 9
The cold really sapped my strength for this one even though I'm feeling a lot better. I'd say I am at about 85% of normal strength levels.
Squat 365x4,3, 355x3; was supposed to be 365 for three sets of 5. Tweaked my back a bit, too.
Press 155x3, 145x5x2
Chins BWx6,5,4

[Nermin]

Wed, Jan 11
Starting to feel okay again. Hopefully by Friday I can be semi-peaked and hit a couple more singles PRs.
Squat (light) 225x5x2; went no heavier as my left adductor was bothering me
Bench 225x5,5,4; no spot so I racked #4. Maybe could have gotten it. Really good tightness on the bench, it 'clicked'.
Deadlift singles at 405, 445, 475, and yes, 495 (PR); that felt good!

[Mahendra]

Congrats on that dadlift PR.

Looks like you're on the way to surpassing your deadlift 3rd attempt at your mock meet.

[Nermin]

Congrats on that dadlift PR.

Looks like you're on the way to surpassing your deadlift 3rd attempt at your mock meet.

Thanks! Not sure if I will have time for the mock meet anymore as I now have a work trip that day. Nonetheless, pretty happy about this cycle.

[Nermin]

Fri, Jan 13
Squat singles at: 325, 355, 375, 395 (PR)
Press attempted 175x1 (fail); made: 155x4,3, 145x5x2
Chins BWx6x3