2014-04-28: Strength (MB)

I hit my goal of 300x5x3 back squat just before Christmas of last year. I saw how a deliberate and disciplined effort can aid in achieving my goals. I followed Starting Strength as closely as possible for about 4 months. In Sept 2012, I was 190 pound and by Dec 2013, I was 220. Since then, due to a lack of concrete goals and a major life changes, my general fitness level has decreased. I was left with extra weight but diminishing strength.

Over the past month or so, I've been doing some aimless lifting, running and rowing. I'm at 210 pounds now, but I'm weak and out of shape. My next challenge is the 35 mile Rachel Carson hike at the end if June. Until then, I hope to work on both strength and endurance with the understanding that this type of training is not optimal for either.

Starting my weights low to avoid injury upon renewal.

Squat: 175x5x3

Bench: 155x5x3

Deadlift: 185x5

2 rounds of:

30s Plank (center, left, right)

10 Declined Sit-ups