Friday 25/10/13
New squats
bar
60
100 hmm problems...
140
170x5
190x1
150x5x3
So, a problem strikes. Introducing "running around" means that my ankle gets stiff for a few days. It's not injured at all, it's just that both sides are actually pretty weak from not being used for running for basically over a year. The new squat style requires as much ankle flexibility as I have access to (I sit on that end range) and one side being stiffer that the other put unacceptable levels of torque through my right knee and hips. Until my ankles get strong enough to not stiffen up after use, I'm not going to be able to rely on my ability to do these new style squats when I want to. I'll still use these and fronties as assistance when I can.
Bench
Can't remember! Something ****.
Paused beltless deads
100
140
190x3
180x3
180x3
Much better. Core was solid, quads were on fire.
Something else that I've forgotten...
Leg press
some weight for several sets of 5 with 30 seconds rest
Kind of clusters, kind of just playing to test out the machine. Feels really nice. Will actually use/10
Monday 28/10/13
New programme time! Time to go full Russian for 3 weeks.
Squats
bar
60
100
140
147.5x9x4
Comfortable weight, uncomfortably short rests because I'm a masochist.
Bench
bar
60
95x6x6
Weight slightly wrong (meant to be 92.5), short ish rests again.
Pump all round. A relatively comfortable first day.
Edit: Also, what got pumped and fatigued when benching? My back. lols