With Winning In Mind

[VinceC]

10/01/2021



1. Rack pull:

525 x 1 @6

555 x 1 @7

585 x 1 @8

515 x 3 x 3

E1RM: 634 (+10)



2. Close-grip bench:

220 x 5 @6

235 x 5 @7

250 x 5 @8.5

250 x 5 @9.5

E1RM: 303 (+1)



3. Chin-ups:

5 x 5


Really good week of training, especially considering how badly I've been sleeping. Pulling strength is really coming along. I ordered a couple more 45s for when I'm ready for 675!

[VinceC]

10/04/2021 - Week 4


1. Squat with belt:

415 x 1 @6

435 x 1 @7

455 x 1 @8

355 x 6 x 3

E1RM: 493 (+10)

Squats have clicked really well lately.



2. Competition bench:

255 x 1 @6

270 x 1 @7

285 x 1 @8

225 x 6 x 3

E1RM: 309 (+5)

Trouble getting tight.



3. Barbell curls:

65 x 12 x 3

[VinceC]

10/05/2021


1. Press with belt:

165 x 1 @6

175 x 1 @7

185 x 1 @9.5

135 x 6 x 3

E1RM: 189 (-6)



2. Deadlift with belt:

505 x 1 @6

535 x 1 @7

565 x 1 @9.5

415 x 6 x 3

E1RM: 578 (+9)



3. Wide-grip tng bench:

185 x 12 @6

200 x 12 @7

215 x 12 @9

215 x 12 @10

E1RM: 311 (+3)

I can't do these anymore. They're killing my shoulder.





Unexpected drop-off in strength on my top set. I wonder why. I'm under more life stress now but I'm not sure that has anything to do with it.