2012-10-03 SS Week 3 (MB)

Things are starting to get more interesting now as I approach my previous 1RM numbers. I have surmounted the 200# checkpoint for squats, and failed at my first lift - the deadlift. I've also added power cleans, as prescribed by SS. I would really like to be able to squat 300#.

Progress this week:
Squats: 200, 205, 210
Bench: 165, 170
Power Cleans: 115, 135 (big jump -- will probably stay at 135 next time as well)
Deadlift: 280 (only hit 3 reps)
Press: 115

Accessory:
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I failed at my deadlift this past Sunday after a weekend of poor sleep, too much alcohol, and terrible eating. I'm going to give it another shot on Thursday. The last rep of each set of my squats are feeling pretty hard. My previous 1RM for squat was 220, so I'm happy to see that I'm stronger than I was back then.  I didn't feel like I needed a spot today at 170 with my bench, but I will probably ask someone next time. Press is starting to feel pretty heavy.

As a side note, I haven't gone to track club for 2 weeks now. I warm up with 500m rows at a sub 1min 40sec pace, and I can tell that they feel harder than before (heavy breathing after). Also, I'm feeling way tighter now that I"m getting into heavier weight; I plan to start doing some mobility.