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Ā, upane! ka upane!
My previous log is here: Thirdstation's Log
I am the self-proclaimed King of LP.
My pattern is:
LP -> Advanced LP -> Failed transition to Intermediate -> Quit for 3-6 mos. -> LP
All wrapped in cognitive dissonance.
Facts:
Male, 45
5'6", 234 lbs.
Once more unto the breach ...
Sets x reps. All quantities in pounds.
Squat: 3x5 225
Press: 3x5 95
Deadlift: 5 x 275
Welcome to the forum.
Ā, upane! ka upane!
Interesting. We're very similar size wise. 5'8" 233lbs. I will be following.
Squat: 3x5 235
CG Bench Press: 3x5 135
Deadlift: 5 x 295
Knees bothering me still. Medial side during first third of squat. >-(.
Squat: 3x5 245
Press: 3x5 105
Deadlift: 6 x 315
Conditioning: 3x12 30# slam ball (:20/1:40).
It just happens 12 slams takes me 20 sec.
Took a lax ball to my ankles/feet and that took care of most of the knee pain while squatting.
Squat: 3x5 255
CG Bench: 3x5 145
Deadlift: 6 x 325
Knees mostly OK. Didn't stretch beforehand as much as last time. Best set was when I
didn't think about it too much.
Squat: 3x5 260
Press: 3x5 110
Deadlift: 6 x 330
Conditioning: 3x12 30# ball slam (on 2:00).
Stretched a lot and went for a short warm-up walk beforehand. No knee pain today.
Focused a lot on form. I have a tendency to dive into the hole and then go
forward too much on the way up.
Switching to 5 lb. jumps to keep form in check.
Common sense trumps ego today.
Squat: 3x5 260
CG Bench: 3x5 145
Deadlift: 6 x 335
Missed -- OK, skipped -- Tuesday's workout hence the repeat for squat and bench. Motivation is hard.
Knees hurt a little. Couldn't get them out enough. Needed to stretch more. Actually, I need to stretch every day
until I can resolve my knee issues. I have no pain if my form is perfect. My margin of error has evaporated though.