I obviously fell off the wagon after about a week of posting here. I think I'll actually try to keep up with it this time. I didn't write down what I did last week so I'll give a quick run down of what I remember.
I also started with 5/3/1 a couple weeks ago.
11/24
Squat/ Dead
Squat
Warm Up
345 x 5
390 x 3
435 x 2
Used a loose belt for my work sets. I am not completely following the 5/3/1 model for squats. I am just doing the required reps and maybe a few more for the last set if they feel good so I can save a little for deads.
Dead
Kind of warmed up, didn't really need it since I just got done squatting.
375 x 5
425 x 3
475 x 10 Not a ton of weight but I feel pretty good about pulling this for 10 right now. I really need to work on grip and actually get some conditioning work in.
Loose belt for work sets.
I called it good after this since I was lifting with my dad and it was already close to 8 and we were going to go eat supper somewhere.
11/28
Strongman day
Log press
120 x 10
something else
230 x 4 or 5
250 x 0
250x 1
I really need to work on my clean on this, I don't think they weight is that much of an issue for pressing if I can get the clean down and work on form a little more.
Incline log
warmed up a little
230 x 3
250 x 12
I am really bad at barbell incline but for some reason feel pretty good with the log.
18" Dead
worked up to 585 x 1 pretty easily and with a pretty loose belt.
Tried 635, but shot my ass. I need some work on these.
Keg Loads
200, 220, 250, 270, and 290 pounds
Did 2 runs.
First run - around 26 seconds
Second run - right at 20 seconds
I get my stent out Friday which I am really looking forward to. I don't know how much the whole bladder cancer thing slowed me down, I think it more so just interrupted my training and so some of my numbers are a little down. I'm also having a really hard time benching by myself because I don't like not having someone to spot me on these. I would also really like to be able to do more band work on the bench for my triceps but that's a little hard when you're by yourself.
