Squatter's Journal-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

It certainly is frustrating and emotional, to say the least, that I forgot how to squat since that last cycle 8 and 9 on 531, and the subsequent injury. It's sometimes a bit embarassing, but i have always put my sessions out there, good or bad, and I am glad I have. I used to be a good squatter, and I don't know what happened.

Don't get frustrated about it, it's just a tweak, and a really minor one at that and it won't take that long to re-establish the pattern; after a back problem it stands to reason that the body may be trying a little too hard to protect itself, it's something the body does extremely well at times...sometimes to our detriment.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by 5kgLifter

Don't get frustrated about it, it's just a tweak, and a really minor one at that and it won't take that long to re-establish the pattern; after a back problem it stands to reason that the body may be trying a little too hard to protect itself, it's something the body does extremely well at times...sometimes to our detriment.

Thanks Babs for making me feel better. I think you may be onto something regarding my body fighting me on this.

[Squatter]

MOB POWERBUILDING CYCLE 4 DAY 6

Bench Press
170 X5
180 X5
190 X5
200 X5
215 X4
So, as you can see, I decided to change my bench routine to a 5X5 ramp up. Thanks to Big Josh for the advice as I think it will help me progress. I am going to count this as progression, because it felt better and it left me with some gas to finish the session. I certainly did better than last week.

Incline DB Bench
75 X8
75 X8
75 X8 Drop Set To
60 X8
Progression here was 2 reps on last 75 lb set

Chest Dips
+35 X8
+35 X8
+35 X7 Drop set To
+10 X5
Progress here was last time I could only manage BW Dips X10

Cardio
Jimtervals
5K (3.1 Miles)
23:32

Finally, a decent bench day, where I didn't leave the JimGym upset at my benching regression. Everything felt great and form was spot on except 1 rep did not touch my chest.

[T-Bone]

Nice job Jim...thumbs up on the benching and, whew! that's a lot of dips!

[LtL]

Nice benching and strong dips.

LtL

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by T-Bone

Nice job Jim...thumbs up on the benching and, whew! that's a lot of dips!

Thanks Jim Next week I hope to be dipping with a full plate

Originally Posted by LtL

Nice benching and strong dips.

LtL

Thanks Big Al. I'm going to work hard to get back to repping 2 PPS and then beyond.

[Squatter]

MOB POWERBUILDING CYCLE 4 DAY 8

This cut is going very well except for the fact it is killing me in the strength dept. I don't think I lost this much on my last cut. Maybe I just need a deload. I will for sure do a deload after this cycle. Once again, I have some regression today.

Seated BB Press
135 X6
135 X6
135 X6
This is down 10 lbs

BTNP
105 X8
105 X8
105 X8
Haven't done these in awhile, so I decided to do just 3 sets of BB Press and then do 3 sets of these, which felt pretty good.

High Pulls
155 X6
155 X6
155 X6
These were down 15 lbs

Cardio
Jimtervals
Level 2
5K
23:21

And that's it - It was a struggle, but form was good. Box Squats and GM's tomorrow.

[BendtheBar]

Where was the scale today Jimbo?

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Where was the scale today Jimbo?

I dunno Steve - weigh in is Saturday AM. Babs forbade me to to mid-week weigh ins

[LtL]

Maybe you need to add a midnight meal back in to make sure you have enough cal's for early morning training?

LtL