mab 5/3/1 powerlifting

[miked96]

Your going to be fine. With as much as you train, your going to have bad days. Its actually a good thing. You should feel a little crappy. You have put yourself in the perfect position for your body to super compensate or peak or whatever you call it for the meet. Dont over think it. Rest up and dont run yourself into the ground. Let your body rebound from the accumulated fatigue.

[mab54]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Crush the meet buddy!

Thanks swede!

Originally Posted by JTurner

Bench is looking strong for the meet. Come back round and smash those squats today!

Thanks J, and I tried!

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

I sympathise with your squat travails but you know you're capable of better. Some days just suck, we all get them unfortunately. And I also understand feeling really upset about the whole thing but I can tell you, all you need is one good session and you will be upbeat again.

Most of your sessions are awesome so chin up and smash the crap out of every weight that crosses your path on the day

Thanks kuyt and your right once I have a pretty good day I will be back.

Originally Posted by miked96

Your going to be fine. With as much as you train, your going to have bad days. Its actually a good thing. You should feel a little crappy. You have put yourself in the perfect position for your body to super compensate or peak or whatever you call it for the meet. Dont over think it. Rest up and dont run yourself into the ground. Let your body rebound from the accumulated fatigue.

I'm pretty sure your right, havn't missed or taken a break from lifting in 5 months and just a little fatigue. After my week of resting I should be okay!

3/17/12

Squats
365x5
365x1
365x0

Log C&P
205x2
205x2
205x2

Sumo Deadlifts
405x5
405x5
405x5

Military Press
190x2 5 pound PR
195x1 10 pound PR
195x1
195x1

Notes: Went with a pretty light weight today for squats, but anything after that first set felt like a thousand pounds. At least I got some reps though, so not all bad.

Shoulder was feeling better today so did some OHP, with log pressing the press was either very quick and powerful or a slow grinder. Military Press at first was very light, but when I bumped it up 5 pounds felt like I added 50 pounds.

[big_swede]

Very good session mab, strong lifts!

[MVP]

Very impressive overhead pressing mab!

[BendtheBar]

At least you nailed a military pres PR after that bad squat session. Way to keep pushing.

[mab54]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Very good session mab, strong lifts!

Thanks swede!

Originally Posted by MVP

Very impressive overhead pressing mab!

Thanks MVP was really surprised I got that lift.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

At least you nailed a military pres PR after that bad squat session. Way to keep pushing.

I had to humble myself and use a much lighter weight with squats, but at least OHPing went okay today. Log Press still felt a little awkward though.

[Kuytrider]

Ah you also suffer from the curse of the 5 pound mountain. It's a strange phenomenon but it does stop us from getting silly which may be a good thing. 365x5 squats is always a good day.

I also think Mike is spot on. 5 months is a lot, especially given the intensity you bring. When meet time comes, all that hard work will pay off.

[JTurner]

Nice overhead work. How far out from the meet are you now?

[Tannhauser]

Originally Posted by mab54

Military Press
190x2 5 pound PR
195x1 10 pound PR
195x1
195x1

Notes: Went with a pretty light weight today for squats, but anything after that first set felt like a thousand pounds. At least I got some reps though, so not all bad.

Yeah, very small jumps feel enormous on militaries. Great PRs, well done!

[mab54]

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

Ah you also suffer from the curse of the 5 pound mountain. It's a strange phenomenon but it does stop us from getting silly which may be a good thing. 365x5 squats is always a good day.

I also think Mike is spot on. 5 months is a lot, especially given the intensity you bring. When meet time comes, all that hard work will pay off.

Thanks kuyt, hoping you and mike are right about the fatigue. 365 wasn't to bad since that is my all PR with that weight.

Originally Posted by JTurner

Nice overhead work. How far out from the meet are you now?

Thanks and 13 more days till the 31st!

Originally Posted by Tannhauser

Yeah, very small jumps feel enormous on militaries. Great PRs, well done!

Thanks tann, and yes they do but I still love those little PRs!