Tuesday

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x6
365x2
385x3,2,2,2,1 385x3 was a PR i think......I will have to look back at my notes to find out, but it's been a while if I have.
365x1

Overhead Press
95x8,8
115x8
135x6,5

Rows
A bunch

Yet Another PR!

Bench Press
45x5
135x8
185x6
225x5
245x4
255x2

Over Head Press
135x5,8 PR
155x3 PR

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x8
365x1
385x1
405x1
425x1PR!

Remember that strength is relative and sometimes you might have to digress a little to gain a lot. Don't let the weight get to your head. Lifting is 90% mental see the weight and conquer it. Don't let it get the best of you. Hard work will always pay off.

Motivation

Just for your enjoyment!

Education

Recently a good friend of mine showed me some great training clips to help me improve my Bench Press. Lately I have slowly strayed away from benching, mostly because its my weakest lift which is a natural human response, but goes against everything I believe in when it comes to Powerlifting. Here are some great videos that have helped me to completely rethink my technique. I know I might have to digress a little on my top end, but I think it will be well worth it in the end.

(Here is clip 1 of 7)

Another Fantastic Week

Saturday

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x1
385x1,1

Overhead Press
135x3,3,3

Monday

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x1
385x1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
395x1
405x1

Overhead Press
135x5,5,5

Tuesday

Bench Press
135x8
185x5
205x4,4
225x1
235x1
245x1
205x5

Rows
A bunch

Wednesday

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x1
385x1
365x3,3,3,3 PR
385x1
335x8 PR

Overhead Press
135x5,5,6 PR
145x3 PR

Thursday

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x1
365x1
385x1
405x1
415x1,1 PR

Bench Press
135x8
185x5
225x3
205x5,8

Overhead Press
135x5,6

Rows
A bunch

From the Coaches Desk-Sports Anxiety-The Mental Game

Three Squat PR's!

Monday's Training
Squat (of course)
135x5
225x5
315x3
365x2
385x1
405x1,1,1,1,miss,1 PR
385x2 PR
365x2
315x8 PR
225x8 narrow stance

Overhead Press
95x5,5

I did my best today, but tomorrow I'll do better

Over the past few months I've realized what strength training does for me. Aside from becoming healthier and feeling better about myself I've learned how important it is to do my best every time regardless the circumstance. I know this concept isn't "rocket science," but no one method ever worked for everyone either. I do know however that as long as I am content with "my best" today I have greater potential to do better tomorrow. strength training has helped me work toward being excellent at what I do instead of just average, and not letting anyone tell me that I can't.

Friday
Squat
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x1
385x1
405x1,1,1 Best I've ever done!

Wednesday Training

Squat
135x5 (675)
225x5 (1125)
315x2 (630)
365x1 (365)
385x1 (385)
400x1 (400)
385x2,2 (1540)
365x2,2 (1460)
315x8 (2520)

9100 Total lbs

Bench Press
135x8 Close Grip
185x6 Close Grip

Squat Rx #18: Concentric & Zercher Squats