From Shit to Suck

[deepmountain]

10/3/2018

Deadlift w/belt 1x620, 5x2x585, 3x4x535

The peak begins, and so the specificity ramps up.

[deepmountain]

10/4/2018

Bench w/belt 1x340, 3x4x305
Close Grip Bench 3x6x265
Low Cable Row 3x10x90

Nothing crazy, but putting in the work to show up on meet day.

[KoolaidMannn]

Looking strong, when is the meet?

[deepmountain]

Looking strong, when is the meet?

November 3rd. So just about a month out. Think I should be good to hit my goals, but I'll take whatever is there on the day.

[JohnHelton]

Welcome to the forum. Impressive numbers. Just added you on the gram.

[deepmountain]

Welcome to the forum. Impressive numbers. Just added you on the gram.

Thanks. I'm just trying to not be absolutely terrible. I might actually get there one day.

[deepmountain]

10/5/2018

Squat w/belt 1x495, 1x525 PR, 2x2x475, 2x2x455, 4x425

Really pleased with the PR given the amount of fatigue. Today definitely reminded me that my squats require a lower intensity for back off work.

[KoolaidMannn]

Congrats on the PR!! That's awesome

[deepmountain]

Congrats on the PR!! That's awesome

Thanks man. I'm happy with how squat is feeling.

[deepmountain]

10/6/2018

Bench w/belt 1x335, 1x350, 4x2x320, 2x5x285
Pullups 3x10xBW

Bench is feeling like a dumpster fire, but that's ok.

[deepmountain]

10/9/2018

Squat w/belt 1x495, 3x3x435
Bench w/belt 1x330

Had to skip yesterday's squat session and combine it with today's bench workout due to a pretty nasty migraine. Came in and got the minimum done today and got out. Shoulder has been bugging me lately so played it super safe on bench today. Will adjust training accordingly going forward.

[deepmountain]

10/11/2018

Pretty sure I'm not going to do the meet. Shoulder has been feeling wonky, back is in rough shape, and I have no desire to compete or force myself to train optimally while dealing with outside stresses. Just going to focus on having fun in my workouts and not get too beat up; I don't make any money doing this.

10/11/2018

Press 4x6x145
MG Pullups 4x8xBW
Feet Up DB Bench 3x10x85

Haven't done any of these movements in a while and it was fun and didn't hurt. I had some other accessories planned, but I guess sets of 10 on DB bench is more than my body can handle seeing as how I puked my guts up immediately following. Decided to call it there and minimize the damage.

[Wilhelm]

Hope your stresses work out well and soon, @deepmountain

[deepmountain]

10/16/2018

Deadlift w/belt 1x675 PR
Bench w/belt 1x335, 4x3x305

Pretty neat to pull 7 plates.

[KoolaidMannn]

Sick pull! Congrats dude!!

[JohnHelton]

Dude! 675 is a big pull. When I bought my equipment last winter, I bought 12x45 lbs plates. I knew I had a 5 plate pull coming soon, so I wanted to continue to be mocked by the 2x45 lbs plates hanging on the stand, waiting to be used. Once I pull 6 plates, I guess I'll have to think about 7. Damn. Nice work.

[deepmountain]

Sick pull! Congrats dude!!

Dude! 675 is a big pull. When I bought my equipment last winter, I bought 12x45 lbs plates. I knew I had a 5 plate pull coming soon, so I wanted to continue to be mocked by the 2x45 lbs plates hanging on the stand, waiting to be used. Once I pull 6 plates, I guess I'll have to think about 7. Damn. Nice work.

Thanks guys; it's nice to mark that milestone off. I want to say it felt like I have more in the tank right now, but that might not be truthful.

[deepmountain]

10/18/2018

Squat w/belt 1x455, 485, 520

Got a flu shot today and felt pretty meh so I cut the volume. Pretty sure 520 will be around my second at the meet.

[deepmountain]

10/21/2018

Bench w/belt 1x320, 1x335, 3x2x315

Pretty sure 320 and 335 will be my first and second attempts. Bench doesn't feel too great right now, so I'd rather play it safe in hopes for a big pull.

[deepmountain]

10/22/2018

Squat w/belt 1x455, 1x495, 2x2x445
Bench 1x320

Quick session after work before another training call. Work always seems to pick up right before a meet.