re: Daily Strength Check-In

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Haha don't bro. Just keep hitting it. Those numbers aren't bad.

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I know. I'm just comparing myself to what I used to throw around

I have to remind myself that I'm a couple decades past my strength prime

I'm going to try to get back to about 85% of my HS days and that will be strong enough for me

Fri. Max Effort Bench
3x3-80%/85%/90%
Bench-250/265/285
Giant Sets
Incline bench 3x5-190
Seated rows 3x15-90
Curls 3x10-30

Finished off with some supp work. Pec deck, chest supported row and dead bug.

4 SS of 5 snatch grip deadlifts (185) + 10 rear delt flyes (20s)

Single arm DB rows: 4x5 (70)

Hammer curls: 4x20 (20s)

EZ bar 21s: 3 sets (45)

EZ bar reverse grip curls: 4x20 (35)

I bought some crash pads last week, and I used them this morning for the first time for the SG deads. Absolutely love them. I never drop from the top, but it's super nice to not have to do library volume touch and go reps. I train early mornings in the garage which shares a wall with one of my kid's bedroom walls. Looking forward to upping the weight a bit for deadlifts next week. This is my last week of PPSA Filling Out The Hoodie. I'll start Pool Season next week, which has deadlifts once per week. If you have an issue with noise - then these crash pads from Titan seem pretty legit if they can hold up for a couple years. They are about 5-6" high, so it's really a high block pull instead of a full ROM deadlift - I don't really mind that since I'm not competing and have a history of back issues. Just lifting for aesthetics and health - the block pull is okay for me right now.

For sure - I'll make a separate review thread next week. I'll wait and see how this week ends before writing a review (bench 2x2 @ 90% coming up next session). I'll say this though - I was surprised how good SSB @ 80% x4 reps felt last week after the minimal lower body volume and intensity on this program. You'll definitely improve bench technique on this one just because you're benching so much.

Sunday Funday

Back Squats:
3@265, 2@305, 1@325
5@265
3@285, 2@325, 1@345
5@285
3@305, 2@345, 1@365 (Squatober 2020 max)
5@285

3 SS of 5 SSB (160, 175, 185) + 10 banded face-pulls

Bench: 2x5 (160, 175); 3x3 (195, 210); 2x2 (220)

4 SS of 15 wide grip BB upright rows (45) + 10 dips

Tricep pushdowns: 5x25 (26)

Band pull-aparts: 5x25

W1D2 of Meet Prep

Deadlifts: 410x1, 380x4, and 355 2x4
Close Grip BP: 205x1 and 185 3x3
Belt-less Squats: 225 3x6

Really happy with the speed of the 410x1. I think I was overworking Deadlifts, and the time off helped.

Don’t worry about comparing yourself to others. You’ll get there if you put in the time.

It took me forever to get to 225, and now I feel like my Bench hasn’t budged in months.