05.08.12
Squat: 3 sets of 1 with 425, then 2 sets of 5 with 375
^ Hepburn-style sessions for the competitive lifts this week, and possibly for the remainder of my training until the upcoming meet on June 9th.
Glute-Ham Raise: 2 sets of 12 with BW+11
Cybex Donkey Calf Raise: 2 sets of 22 with 280
Hanging Leg Raise: can't remember
One-Arm Deadlift (No Strap, No Belt): 1x1 with 266 (right and left), then failed 277 with each arm/hand
^ First time doing this without a strap since 2010. Don't remember my PR from that year.
- I used a hook grip, not the regular overhand method, but it's still tough, especially on the thumbs.
05.09.12
Bench Press, Paused: 3 sets of 1 with 245, then 3 sets of 5 with 195
^ Everything was paused, including the 5s.
- Not too difficult, and finished all three sets of ones and fives, so bumping this up to 250 and 200, next week.
One-Arm Dumbbell (~2.25" Thick Handle) Press/Jerk: 4,3,2 with 100 (right), and 3,3,3 with 90 (left)
Parallel-Bar Dip: 16,10 with BW+45
Handstand Push-Up: 1 set of 6 with BW (one-rep PR)
^ There were a few failed attempts before that PR set, mainly due to incorrect hand positioning.
Two Dumbbells Lateral Raise: 1 set of 11 with 40s
Two-Hands Dumbbell Standing Overhead Extension: 7,6,5 with 90
^ My triceps were becoming fried by this point, and wanted more reps, but it wasn't happening.
05.12.12
One-Arm Barbell Snatch: 1x1 with 100, right and left
^ I haven't done this particular variation of the snatch in years.
Deadlift: 3 sets of 1 with 530, then 1 set of 5 with 480
^ Simply brutal. Thought I was going to do at least 2 sets, maybe 3. Barely got through one.
One-Arm Deadlift (No Strap, No Belt): 1x1 with 309 (right), and 1x1 with 276 (left)
^ Big PRs, especially with my right arm/hand. My hook grip is getting stronger much quicker than I expected.
Romanian Deadlift: 2 sets of 5 with 355
Incline Bench Press: 2-3 sets of 5 with 180
Barbell Pendlay Row: 3 sets of 3 with 309
Close-Grip Pulldown: 2 sets of 6 with 220
Hanging Leg Raise: 1 set of 16 with BW
Cybex Donkey Calf Raise: 1 set of 16 with 290
