(Luc) Laffin's Log, Stardate 12018.9. Computer Nerd gone Powerlifting Bro

WEEK EIGHTEEN LOW STRESS
DAY #4 FRI. APRIL 12, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 171.0 / 77.7
Session Length: 45
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2" DEFICIT DEADLIFTS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8, 8@9
Warmups: 135x8, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 275
2 295
3 315
Summary: e1rm: 414
Notes:
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TNG BENCH W/ REVERSE BANDS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8, 8@9
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8, 165x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 205
3 225
Summary: e1rm: 296
Notes: Feels really cool to rep out 2 plates, even with the help of bands.
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8, 10@9
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 155
3 175
Summary: e1rm: 246
Notes:
WEEK NINETEEN DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #1 SUN. APRIL 14, 2019
Daily Summary: Going to be very busy Tues/Wed so I’m moving Day 1&2 ahead a day this week, and I’ll resume as normal with Day 3 on Thurs. Start of a new training block. Done with hypertrophy, moving into developmental work. Looking forward to it. Deload week seemed to do it’s job: I felt very refreshed and strong this training session.
Bodyweight: 171.2 / 77.8
Session Length: 1h 31m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps x 5 sets
Warmups: 45x5x3, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x3, 315x1, 355x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 385
2 315
3 315
4 315
5 315
6 315
Summary: e1rm: 416
Notes: 315x5x5 is a pretty sweet volume PR. I still remember thinking this was an intimidating weight not too many months ago.
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, -16% x 4 reps x 6 sets
Warmups: 45x5x2, 75x5, 95x3, 115x2, 125x1, 135x1, 142.5x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 150
2 127.5
3 127.5
4 127.5
5 127.5
6 127.5
7 127.5
Summary: e1rm: 162
Notes:
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3CT PAUSE BENCH
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 145
4 145
5 145
Summary: e1rm: 196
Notes:
WEEK NINETEEN DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #2 MON. APRIL 15, 2019
Daily Summary: All time DL PR at an RPE 8. Neat.

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| Bodyweight: | 169.8 / 77.2 | sRPE: | 8 |
| Session Length: | 1h 41m | Arbitrary Units: | 808 |
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| COMPETITION DEADLIFT |
| Prescription: | 1@8, -18% x 5 reps x 5 sets |
| Warmups: | 135x5x2, 185x5, 225x5, 275x3, 315x1, 355x1, 385x1 |
| Set # | WEIGHT (lbs) | REPS | RPE |
| 1 | 415 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 340 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | 340 | 5 | 6.5 |
| 4 | 340 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 340 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 340 | 5 | 7 |
| Summary: | e1rm: 448 | Volume: 26 | Avg Int: 76% |
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COMPETITION BENCH
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3-0-3 TEMPO SSB SQUAT
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WEEK NINETEEN DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #3 THURS. APRIL 18, 2019
Daily Summary: Feels good to do some strength work again. I’ve been really busy these last few weeks and my allostatic load has been high (who’s isn’t?), but I’m in a position now to dedicate a lot more stress and mental energy to my training. So I look forward to this strength block.
Bodyweight: 170.8 / 77.6
Session Length: 1h 11m
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2CT PAUSE SQUAT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 1 set
Warmups: 45x4x3, 135x4, 185x4, 225x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 275
2 295
3 315
4 300
Summary: e1rm: 366
Notes: Weaker than I expected tbh. But I guess ~88% of my Comp Squat is reasonable.
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“SLINGSHOT” BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 1 set
Warmups: 45x4x2, 135x4, 185x4, 205x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 235
3 245
4 235
Summary: e1rm: 285
Notes: Boy do I love these. Repping out my Comp e1rm is hella fun. I don’t have a real Slingshot so I’m using bands to replicate the experience.
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CLOSEGRIP FLOOR PRESS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 155
3 155
4 155
5 155
Summary: e1rm: 209
Notes: Haven’t done a floor press in well over a year. First few sets felt really awkward but I got the hang of it
WEEK NINETEEN DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #4 FRI. APRIL 19, 2019
Daily Summary: Happy Holiday, y’all.
Bodyweight: 169.8 / 77.2
Session Length: 1h 21m
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2CT PAUSE DEADLIFT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 1 set
Warmups: 135x4x2, 185x4, 225x4, 275x4, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 365
3 385
4 345
Summary: e1rm: 436
Notes: Well that was an unexpected surge of strength. 385 for 4 paused reps, neat PR, albeit a bit of an overshoot. Took 10% top set to compensate.
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 1 set
Warmups: 45x8x2
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 195
3 205
4 195
Summary: e1rm: 238
Notes: Could feel the fatigue from yesterday on these. Got a little DOMS from the floor press too.
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2CT PAUSE RDL
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8, 185x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 205
2 225
3 225
4 225
5 225
Summary: e1rm: 305
Notes: I was talking to myself the other week about how I’m not really a fan of RDLS. Then BBM programmed paused RDLs. What the heck, man.
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Did you work this out in a spreadsheet?

It is very nice and informative.

How can I copy it?

WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #1 MON. APRIL 22, 2019
Daily Summary: Still feeling a tiny bit of DOMs in my hammies from Friday. The paused deadlift + paused RDL double whammy was more stressful than I anticipated, which is cool.
Bodyweight: 170.0 / 77.3
Session Length: 1h 31m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps x 5 sets
Warmups: 45x5x3, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x3, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 365
2 300
3 300
4 300
5 300
6 300
Summary: e1rm: 395
Notes: Hoo-wee. Gravity was strong today. 5% drop in e1rm, no big deal. Trudge onwards.
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, -16% x 4 reps x 6 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 75x4, 95x3, 115x1, 125x1, 135x1, 142.5x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 150
2 127.5
3 127.5
4 127.5
5 127.5
6 127.5
7 127.5
Summary: e1rm: 162
Notes: Press basically perma stuck at 150@8. Don’t think I’m training sensitive enough to increase it only pressing 1x/week, which is fine. I enjoy getting to do this movement.
3CT PAUSE BENCH
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I actually just literally highlight the table in the forum posts and ctrl+c, ctrl+v it. All the formatting is kept except the red colouring. I just manually make it red again each time and then fill out the table cells with my daily training info. It’s admittedly a bit of manual upkeep, but it’s just habit/ritual for me now lol.

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WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #2 TUES. APRIL 23, 2019
Daily Summary: Feeling very fatigued and unmotivated today. It’s all good.
Bodyweight: 170.0 / 77.3
Session Length: 1h 29m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps x 5 sets
Warmups: 135x5x2, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5, 315x1, 365x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 390
2 320
3 320
4 320
5 320
6 320
Summary: e1rm: 422
Notes:
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, -16% x 4 reps x 6 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 95x4, 135x4, 175x4, 195x1, 205x1, 215x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 220
2 185
3 185
4 185
5 185
6 185
7 185
Summary: e1rm: 237
Notes:
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3-0-3 TEMPO SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 155
3 155
Summary: e1rm: 209
Notes:
WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
GPP #1 WED. APRIL 24, 2019
Daily Summary: First GPP session in like 6 weeks lol. Bro-ing out a bit and slowly introducing some extra delt and forearm work, just cuz I’m vain want bigger meat hunks (arms).
Bodyweight: 170.6 / 77.5
Session Length: 46m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise: Barbell Rows
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 135lbs
Reps/Set: 12, 10, 8
CORE
Exercise: Planks
Prescription: 5 min AMRAP
Weight: Bodyweight
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 60
ARMS 1 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdowns (Straight Bar)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 35lbs
Reps/Set: 14, 12, 10
Exercise 2: Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: 14, 12, 10
Exercise 3: DB Side Lateral Raise
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 12, 10, 8, 8
ARMS 2 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: DB Wrist Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 2 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 10
Exercise 2: DB Wrist Extensions
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 2 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 12, 8
CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 20mins @ 6
Distance: 8.45km
WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #3 THURS. APRIL 25, 2019
Daily Summary: Biceps DOMS is real today. That’s what I get for skipping my curls for 6 weeks.
Bodyweight: 170.6 / 77.5
Session Length: 1h 21m
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2CT PAUSE SQUAT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4x3, 135x4, 185x4, 225x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 275
2 295
3 315
4 300
5 300
Summary: e1rm: 366
Notes: Low back and knees are slowly developing some ache over the last 2 weeks. I’ll keep an eye on my squat intensities
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“SLINGSHOT” BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 95x4, 135x4,185x4, 205x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 235
3 245
4 230
5 225
Summary: e1rm: 275
Notes: Whoopies.
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CLOSEGRIP FLOOR PRESS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 155
3 155
Summary: e1rm: 209
Notes:
WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #4 FRI. APRIL 26, 2019
Daily Summary: End Game tonight.
Bodyweight: 170.4 / 77.42
Session Length: 1h 19m
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2CT PAUSE DEADLIFT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 135x4x2, 185x4, 225x4, 275x4, 305x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 325
2 345
3 355
4 335
5 335
Summary: e1rm: 416
Notes: 8% drop from last week :slight_smile:
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 95x4, 135x4, 165x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 195
3 205
4 195
5 195
Summary: e1rm: 238
Notes:
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2CT PAUSE RDL
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 2 sets
Warmups: 135x8, 185x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 205
2 225
3 225
Summary: e1rm: 304
Notes: Man, I hate these. I’ll suck it up and finish this block with RDLs but I might replace them with something else next time around.
WEEK TWENTY DEVELOPMENTAL
GPP #2 SAT. APRIL 27, 2019
Daily Summary: I did some bonus Calf Raises today, courtesy of @teddyd :slight_smile:
Bodyweight: 170.2 / 77.4
Session Length: 45m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise: Chin Ups (Neutral Grip)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: Bodyweight
Reps/Set: 10, 8, 7
CORE
Exercise: Ab Wheel Rollouts
Prescription: 5 min AMRAP
Weight: Bodyweight, from knees
Reps/Set: 5,5,5,5,5
ARMS 1 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdowns (Rope)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 30lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 13, 12
Exercise 2: Reverse Grip Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: 10, 9, 8
Exercise 3: DB Side Lateral Raise
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 12, 12, 12
ARMS 2 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: Barbell Rolls (Extension)
Prescription: 5 mins AMRAP
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: ???
Exercise 2: Barbell Rolls (Flexion)
Prescription: 5 mins AMRAP
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: ???
CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 20mins @ 6
Distance: 8.5km
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WEEK TWENTY ONE DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #1 MON. APRIL 29, 2019
Daily Summary: It’s snowing today. Happy spring, everyone.
Bodyweight: 171.0 / 77.7
Session Length: 1h 31m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, -16% x 4 reps x 6 sets
Warmups: 45x4x3, 135x4, 185x4, 225x4, 275x4, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 375
2 315
3 315
4 285
5 285
6 285
7 285
Summary: e1rm: 405
Notes: Tweak my right knee a little on the first 315 back off. Tried a 2nd at 315 anyways but the pain was a bit beyond my comfort level. Acute sharp pain right under my knee cap on the eccentric motion, but not concentric. No big deal. I lowered the weight 10% and it brought the pain down to a tolerable level. I expect to be just fine for pause squats on Thursday.
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, -12% x 3 reps x 5 sets
Warmups: 45x3x3, 75x3, 95x3, 115x1, 125x1, 135x1, 142.5x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 152.5
2 135
3 135
4 135
5 135
6 135
Summary: e1rm: 164
Notes: Feels nice to be using 1 plate for my working sets.
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3CT PAUSE BENCH
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 140
2 150
3 150
4 150
5 150
Summary: e1rm: 203
Notes:
WEEK TWENTY ONE DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #2 TUES. APRIL 30, 2019
Daily Summary: First day in a couple weeks where I didn’t feel fatigued af. And finally got my 230@8 bench.
Bodyweight: 170.6 / 77.5
Session Length: 1h 23m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, -16% x 4 reps x 6 sets
Warmups: 135x4x2, 185x4, 225x4, 275x4, 315x1, 345x1, 375x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 405
2 340
3 340
4 340
5 340
6 340
7 340
Summary: e1rm: 437
Notes:
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, -12% x 3 reps x 5 sets
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x5, 135x3, 165x3, 185x1, 205x1, 220x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 230
2 202.5
3 202.5
4 202.5
5 202.5
6 202.5
Summary: e1rm: 248
Notes:
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3-0-3 TEMPO SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 165
3 165
4 165
5 165
Summary: e1rm: 223
Notes:
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WEEK TWENTY ONE DEVELOPMENTAL
GPP #1 WED. MAY 1, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 170.6 / 77.5
Session Length: 51m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Barbell Rows
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 135lbs
Reps/Set: 12, 12, 10, 9
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CORE
Exercise: Planks
Prescription: 6 min AMRAP
Weight: Bodyweight
Reps/Set: 70, 60, 60, 30
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ARMS 1 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdowns (Straight Bar)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 35lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 13, 12, 10
Exercise 2: Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 12, 10, 9
Exercise 3: DB Side Lateral Raise
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 10, 10, 10, 10
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ARMS 2 (SUPERSET)
Exercise 1: DB Wrist Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 15, 15
Exercise 2: DB Wrist Extensions
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 8lbs
Reps/Set: 8,8,8
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 25mins @ 6
Distance:
WEEK TWENTY ONE DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #3 THURS. MAY 2, 2019
Daily Summary: Lol went from feeling super duper on Tues to feeling weak af today. The ebbs and flows of training.
Bodyweight: 170.8 / 77.6
Session Length: 1h 22m
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2CT PAUSE SQUAT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4x3, 135x4, 185x4, 225x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 275
2 295
3 305
4 285
5 285
Summary: e1rm: 355
Notes: Squats haven’t been kind to me lately.
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“SLINGSHOT” BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4, 95x4, 135x4, 185x4, 205x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 232.5
3 235
4 225
5 225
Summary: e1rm: 273
Notes: Getting weaker every week on this movement :slight_smile: But I basically had PR bench strength levels 2 days ago so I’m not worried.
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CLOSEGRIP FLOOR PRESS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 150
3 150
4 150
5 150
Summary: e1rm: 202
Notes:
WEEK TWENTY ONE DEVELOPMENTAL
DAY #4 FRI. MAY 3, 2019
Daily Summary: Another below average performance. That’s just how it goes sometimes.
Bodyweight: 170.4 / 77.42
Session Length: 1h 24m
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2CT PAUSE DEADLIFT
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 135x4x2, 185x4, 225x4, 275x4, 305x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 325
2 340
3 345
4 325
5 325
Summary: e1rm: 401
Notes: Getting weaker each week on this day too :slight_smile:
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 4@7, 4@8, 4@9, -5% x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 95x4, 135x4, 165x4
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 190
3 195
4 185
5 185
Summary: e1rm: 226
Notes:
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2CT PAUSE RDL
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 205
3 205
4 205
5 205
Summary: e1rm: 277
Notes: