Mike's SSLP 31/m/5'8"/162lb

[Michael Smith]

Friday
09/27/2019
Squat: 240x5x3, 6m rest. Belt @notch 7
Bench Press: 187.5x5x3, 6m rest. Biceps are still getting pretty sore during the bench.
Press: 125x5. These felt pretty hard after benching.
Deadlift (I): 280x5. Belt @notch 8. New PR! Hook grip, tried wrapping my middle finger more around the knuckle of my thumb but my hands couldn't quite get there. Still hurt like hell, but I can deal with it for 5 reps. Besides the hands, it felt pretty good.

Weight: 198.0 lb - this must be 5 lb of pure muscle haven't been tracking lately just eating.

[Michael Smith]

Saturday
09/28/2019
Chin Ups: BWx4;x2x2, 3 min rests.
Negative Chin Ups: x4(1@BW);x4x2

[Michael Smith]

Monday
09/30/2019
Squat: 245x5x3, 6m rest. 2nd to last rep was really slow, but the last rep felt normal speed, weird. Getting heavy for me.
Bench Press: 190x5x3, 6m rest. These felt pretty good today, biceps weren't that sore this time.
Deadlift (V): 255x5x3, 5m rest. First rep on each set is soooo slow. The following reps are a normal speed. double overhand grip

Weight: 196.1 lb

[Michael Smith]

Wednesday
10/02/2019
Light Squat: 195x5x2, 3m rest.
Strict Press (V): 115x5x4;115x4, 4m rest, 6m rest last set. Last rep failed around my nose/eyes. I pushed for a couple seconds but couldn't get it. Neck was super stiff after but seems to have calmed down. Not sure if I should lower the weight and work back up or reattempt.
Power Clean: 120x3x5, 1.5m rest. Some were sloppy, but went ok overall. I haven't power cleaned in a while.
Chin Ups: BWx5;x4x2 [Machine #1] -40x8x3, 3m rest. The last BW and assisted chin up were a little iffy but I'll count them .

Weight: 197.0 lb

[Michael Smith]

Friday
10/04/2019
Squat: 250x5x3, 8m rest. Belt @notch 7. heavy
Bench Press: 192.5x5x3, 6m rest. Last rep felt like I kind of flatten my chest a little.
Press (I): 127.5x5. Last rep was a grindddddddd. It stopped around eye/forehead level, I kept with it for a couple secs and it finally went up. I don't think I'll get another set of 5 next week, so I am debating going to 2 sets of 3 on intensity day. Not sure yet.
Deadlift (I): 285x1;x5. Belt @notch 7. First rep hook grip, hurt too much I had to put it back down. Tried again but couldn't get if off the ground. Then, gave alternate grip a shot and was able to get 5 reps. Grip is definitely a limiting factor for me.

Weight: 197.4 lb

Today was hard across the board. Not sure how much I have left in the tank until I switch to an HLM setup.

[Jared_T]

So close to 200!
But more importantly, great work crushing LP, getting strong and putting weight on.
Your workouts are at the point that I would want to be switching programming for sure. They sound brutally taxing right now.

[Michael Smith]

Saturday
10/05/2019
Chin Ups: BWx5;x2x2. 3m rest

Felt a lot of fatigue today.

[Michael Smith]

Tuesday
10/08/2019
Squat: 255x5x3, 8m rest. Got it done, lets see if I can get past my previous fail at 260 on Friday.
Bench Press: 195x3;185x5x2, 6m rest. Failed on the first set. Kind of surprised me, first time failing the bench glad I was in the power rack. Did some back off sets just to do something. Biceps sore again.
Deadlift: 290x5. So, I recently switched to rotating volume/intensity because I couldn't pull 280 twice in a row. Since then, I've noticed my grip is an issue and I am really slow at that first rep. I'm switching back to just normal LP on these to see if I just needed to get used to what if felt like lifting heavier weights. Also, I did hookgrip on all warmup sets and the work set today, really chalked my hands and thumb. I came across this on youtube YouTube and a couple other videos. I focused on really internally rotating my arms and it helped. My thumbs were uncomfortable but didn't really hurt until I let go of the heavy set.

Weight: 196.2 lb

Recovery hasn't been that good. Life has been busy and diet has been poor, sleep is ok. Having trouble getting in 3 days a week. I was feeling rough yesterday so I didn't make it in.

[Michael Smith]

So close to 200!
But more importantly, great work crushing LP, getting strong and putting weight on.
Your workouts are at the point that I would want to be switching programming for sure. They sound brutally taxing right now.

Thanks Jared! I wish my numbers were higher but I think everyone does. Yeah, LP is getting pretty rough for me. I have so much respect for people who can stick it out. The mental aspect is getting just as challenging as the physical at this point. I think my days are numbered for LP, I'm going to give Andy Baker's garage gym warrior a go once I am done. My goal is to just do a little more before I burn out.

[Michael Smith]

Wednesday
10/09/2019
Strict Press (V): 115x5x5, 5m rest. Got all the reps this time, bumped rest time from 4m to 5m.
Chin Ups: BWx4;x3;x2 [Machine #2] -65x6;x5;x3 -80x5, 3m rest.

Weight: 197.3 lb

Mini boulder shoulder day .