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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
I swear all the coffee in the world has been switched to decaf without my consent.
After seeing you guys talk, I’m convinced.
After seeing you guys talk, I’m convinced.
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/4/22 Wednesday [Training 48]
Comp bench
225 x 1,1
235 x 1,1
245 x 1,1
255 x 1,1
Assisted pullups
-60 x 12,10
-80 x 10,10,10
Cable flexion rows
99 x 15,15,15, 15,15^
Leg curl
125 x 8,8,8, 8,8
Paused ssb
200 x 8,8,8, 4
Leg press
Sled + 365 x 10,10,7
Comp bench
225 x 1,1
235 x 1,1
245 x 1,1
255 x 1,1
Assisted pullups
-60 x 12,10
-80 x 10,10,10
Cable flexion rows
99 x 15,15,15, 15,15^
Leg curl
125 x 8,8,8, 8,8
Paused ssb
200 x 8,8,8, 4
Leg press
Sled + 365 x 10,10,7
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/6/22 Friday [Training 49]
Barbell curls
65 x 10,10,10
Deadlift
405 x 1
440 x 1,1
455 x 0
365 x 3,3,3
Tng
215 x 3,3,3, 3,3,3
Notes
For those counting at home, I went 405/255/440 on the s/b/d top singles this week, which is roughly 500kg. I'm two weeks out now, and I'm thinking of doing 185/115/200 on my second attempts, hoping for a few more kilos on my final attempts.
Barbell curls
65 x 10,10,10
Deadlift
405 x 1
440 x 1,1
455 x 0
365 x 3,3,3
Tng
215 x 3,3,3, 3,3,3
Notes
For those counting at home, I went 405/255/440 on the s/b/d top singles this week, which is roughly 500kg. I'm two weeks out now, and I'm thinking of doing 185/115/200 on my second attempts, hoping for a few more kilos on my final attempts.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Sounds good. Drill the commands a lot over the next 2 weeks. That is the hardest thing for a first meet.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Thank you, gentlemen, for your words of wisdom and encouragement!JohnHelton wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 6:04 am Sounds good. Drill the commands a lot over the next 2 weeks. That is the hardest thing for a first meet.
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/9/22 Monday [Training 50]
Comp squat
315 x 1
340 x 1
365 x 1
385 x 1
405 x 1
315 x 1
275 x 1
225 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 3,3,3, 3,3,3
Notes
Back at the gym at 5:15am, but this was good. I did all reps while adhering to the imaginary commands in my head. I think it worked pretty well. Thanks for that tip, John!
Also, there was some Bro Mirin going on during that top squat single.
Comp squat
315 x 1
340 x 1
365 x 1
385 x 1
405 x 1
315 x 1
275 x 1
225 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 3,3,3, 3,3,3
Notes
Back at the gym at 5:15am, but this was good. I did all reps while adhering to the imaginary commands in my head. I think it worked pretty well. Thanks for that tip, John!
Also, there was some Bro Mirin going on during that top squat single.
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/11/22 Wednesday [Training 51]
Paused squat
315 x 1
340 x 1
365 x 1
315 x 2
275 x 3
Comp bench
225 x 1,1,1, 1,1,1
Paused dl
315 x 3,3,3
Paused squat
315 x 1
340 x 1
365 x 1
315 x 2
275 x 3
Comp bench
225 x 1,1,1, 1,1,1
Paused dl
315 x 3,3,3
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/13/22 Friday [Training 52]
Deadlift
405 x 1
440 x 0 @ fml
405 x 1
425 x 1
405 x 1
Comp bench
205 x 2,2,2, 2,2,2
Deadlift
405 x 1
440 x 0 @ fml
405 x 1
425 x 1
405 x 1
Comp bench
205 x 2,2,2, 2,2,2
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
@alek Don't sweat it. Deadlift is volatile. The strength will be there on meet day. I would suggest not touching deadlift again until then.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Seconded.JohnHelton wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 6:36 am @alek Don't sweat it. Deadlift is volatile. The strength will be there on meet day. I would suggest not touching deadlift again until then.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
JohnHelton wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 6:36 am alek Don't sweat it. Deadlift is volatile. The strength will be there on meet day. I would suggest not touching deadlift again until then.
Thanks, guys.
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/16/22 Monday [Training 53]
Comp squat
275 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 1
Comp deadlift
315 x 1
Notes
Just practicing the commands and such with an easy single, focusing on good technique and execution.
I'm in Flight A of Session 2, which means that I won't start lifting until 3pm on Saturday.
Comp squat
275 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 1
Comp deadlift
315 x 1
Notes
Just practicing the commands and such with an easy single, focusing on good technique and execution.
I'm in Flight A of Session 2, which means that I won't start lifting until 3pm on Saturday.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Am much excite. Good luck. When is weigh in?
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
I think I found you and the meet on LiftingCast.com. Not that many Master 1 lifters.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Thanks, man!
For my session, weigh-in is from 1pm to 3pm. I was 193.6 this morning, so I bet I’ll be under 198 at 1pm.
Hah! I hadn’t seen that. I win my division/weightclass by default!JohnHelton wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 11:02 am I think I found you and the meet on LiftingCast.com. Not that many Master 1 lifters.
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Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
5/18/22 Wednesday [Training 54]
Comp squat
275 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 1
Comp deadlift
315 x 1
Notes
Just going through the motions again. No more training until the meet.
Comp squat
275 x 1
Comp bench
185 x 1
Comp deadlift
315 x 1
Notes
Just going through the motions again. No more training until the meet.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
@alek Know that it is normal to be nervous, especially before your first meet. However, also know that the nerves calm considerably after the 1st attempt on squat.
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Re: Alek Curls in the Squat Rack
Thanks, John! Right now, I'm more nervous about deadlift than either squat or bench.JohnHelton wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 10:59 am alek Know that it is normal to be nervous, especially before your first meet. However, also know that the nerves calm considerably after the 1st attempt on squat.