alek’s log

[broseph]

I swear all the coffee in the world has been switched to decaf without my consent.

After seeing you guys talk, I’m convinced.

[alek]

I swear all the coffee in the world has been switched to decaf without my consent.

After seeing you guys talk, I’m convinced.

Now this is a conspiracy theory I can get behind!!

[alek]

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

[alek]

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.

[EricK]

I'm thinking of doing 185/115/200 on my second attempts, hoping for a few more kilos on my final attempts.

Sounds reasonable. Best of luck.

[JohnHelton]

Sounds good. Drill the commands a lot over the next 2 weeks. That is the hardest thing for a first meet.

[alek]

I'm thinking of doing 185/115/200 on my second attempts, hoping for a few more kilos on my final attempts.

Sounds reasonable. Best of luck.

Sounds good. Drill the commands a lot over the next 2 weeks. That is the hardest thing for a first meet.

Thank you, gentlemen, for your words of wisdom and encouragement!

[alek]

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.

[alek]

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

[alek]

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

[JohnHelton]

@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.

[broseph]

@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.

Seconded.

[alek]

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.

Seconded.

Thanks, guys.

[alek]

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.

[EricK]

Am much excite. Good luck. When is weigh in?

[JohnHelton]

I think I found you and the meet on LiftingCast.com. Not that many Master 1 lifters.

[alek]

Am much excite. Good luck. When is weigh in?

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.

I think I found you and the meet on LiftingCast.com. Not that many Master 1 lifters.

Hah! I hadn’t seen that. I win my division/weightclass by default!

[alek]

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.

[JohnHelton]

@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.

[alek]

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.

Thanks, John! Right now, I'm more nervous about deadlift than either squat or bench.