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

[Squatter]

JB'S OLD SCHOOL SEMESTER 4 DAY 4 BACK ME

The program for tonight called for a 4X4 @ 325, 350, 375, and 405. After that, I was to to do 2 singles @450 and then either go for a 5 lb PR or 500. My current gym PR is 470, so I had the option of 475 or 500. I thought after the 2nd 455 grinder single that there was no way I have 500 in me tonight. I thought I had a shot at a 5lb PR tho. Why I loaded 480 instead of 475 I have no idea - bit of a brain fart I guess.

With that said, I am really excited I got the 480 off the ground. Based on past trends, this means I will pull it next time I try it. My pull PR's always seem to happen in 3 stages. First stage or attempt the weight is welded to the floor. The next stage or attempt a month or 2 later, I can get it off the floor. The 3rd and final attempt a few weeks later, I get it to lockout.

I also hope that somebody will be able to pick out my weak or sticky point now after viewing the grinder at 455 and the 480 miss. I know JB will likely be able now to make some adjustments if necessary to work on it.

So ya, I am not disappointed in the least about the 480 miss or not being able to even attempt 500 quite yet. It's gonna happen in a month or 2.

Additionally, I wasn't really fresh as I would normally be before attempting a deadlift max. I know this because my lower back was squawking on the 455 singles. It is fine tonight and no worse for wear - I did not hurt or injure it in any way.

The 500 babe is just playing hard to get. I know I will appreciate and cherish it even more this way knowing I had to work my ass off to get it. It's by no means going to be handed to me on a silver platter.

Everything was done raw tonight. I'm actually quite pleased my grip held up so well right to the end!

Squat W/U
Bar X5
95 X5
115 X5
135 X5

Deadlift
135 X3
225 X2
315 X1

325 X4
350 X4
375 X4
405 X4

455 X1
455 X1

480 Miss

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[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by Squatter

JB'S OLD SCHOOL SEMESTER 4 DAY 4 BACK ME

Squat W/U
Bar X5 95 X5 115 X5 135 X5

Deadlift
135 X3 225 X2 315 X1
325 X4 350 X4 375 X4 405 X4
455 X1 455 X1
480 Miss

Very very strong DLs Jim You were able to pull 480 off ground and definitely will be doing much better in coming sessions. This is some amazing and inspirational working ... great going brother ...

[CLEEPER]

Nice lifting once again jim. 480 is yours soon

[Hunterace]

Great work Super Jim! I think you could have hit that, your just trying to build the suspense ! Keep charging forward bud!

[KD5NFW]

Great work Jim!! That 480 came off the floor pretty good! I bet JB will fix you up real quick

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

Very very strong DLs Jim You were able to pull 480 off ground and definitely will be doing much better in coming sessions. This is some amazing and inspirational working ... great going brother ...

Thanks so much Ravi!! I want it even more now if that is even possible.

Originally Posted by CLEEPER

Nice lifting once again jim. 480 is yours soon

Thanks Chad!! Indeed, I likely would have had it now if my lower back was fresh enough. Last weeks deficit deads and last Sunday's squats were tough on it.

Originally Posted by Hunterace

Great work Super Jim! I think you could have hit that, your just trying to build the suspense ! Keep charging forward bud!

Thanks Jay!! Yep, this is like a miniseries.

Originally Posted by KD5NFW

Great work Jim!! That 480 came off the floor pretty good! I bet JB will fix you up real quick

Thanks Rich!! I know I wasn't fresh enough because of the back squawking and the fact that 465 flew up in Vegas - much better than 455 felt today. When I go for my maxes at the end of this cycle I have to make sure lower back is fully rested. Prep for Vegas was a light stay loose session followed by 5 days of compelte rest. So, that is what I will be doing when I attempt my maxes.

[moeheep]

Great job Jim....480 next time....and 500 within sights......

[BendtheBar]

480 won't be long Jim. That was pretty darn close.

[Kuytrider]

Nice lifting Jim. Prs sure as hell don't come easy on the big 3 but increment by increment, you'll get to 500 and then you'll look to 600

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

480 won't be long Jim. That was pretty darn close.

That was really close! You missed that due to fatigue. The reason why I had you do all the work before was to simulate what your going to find at a meet. You have 3 weeks of training than we will pull it and then some. You just want have all the work before hand!!!!!


Great work as always Jim!