elijah's powerlifting log

[elijah]

5/7 - Squat day

Squats:
135x12
205x5
225x5
260x7

backoff sets of squats, nice and deep til hams touch calves
185 for 3 sets of 8

I felt fairly weak on the last squat set. I was expecting 9-10 reps. I'll get it next Monday though.

[BendtheBar]

Tear it up on Monday. Good luck.

[elijah]

5/8

Bench Press
warm up
5 reps 185
3 reps 205
5 sets 2 reps of 225
backoff sets
5 sets 5 reps of 185

standing tricep barbell extensions with ez curl bar
4 sets 12 reps with 60 lbs of plates(don't know weight of bar)

Good workout - bench felt strong. I'm not shaking hardly at all holding the heavier weight. Couple months ago I could feel the lats and arms shake a little bit. I imagine this is the CNS being more comfortable with the weight?

[Chillen]

Originally Posted by elijah

5/8

Bench Press
warm up
5 reps 185
3 reps 205
5 sets 2 reps of 225
backoff sets
5 sets 5 reps of 185

standing tricep barbell extensions with ez curl bar
4 sets 12 reps with 60 lbs of plates(don't know weight of bar)

Good workout - bench felt strong. I'm not shaking hardly at all holding the heavier weight. Couple months ago I could feel the lats and arms shake a little bit. I imagine this is the CNS being more comfortable with the weight?

A good workout, deserves, Homage! Baby! Sup Elijah! Looks like your rocken and a rollen.......... All MaB brothers and sisters do! good work, brother.


It seems you have these as your friends:

Determination, Dedication, Desire, Discipline, and Drive.

With these as my friends, anything is possible.

The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.

Your on your way to personal fulfillment, bro.

Great job, good work!

Keep it up, man!


Chillen

[elijah]

Thanks, chill. Just trying to get as strong as you!

Loved this quote from your post above:
The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.

One day, one day I'll be squatting 4 plates per side, benching 3 plates per side and deadlifting 5 plates per side. Just gotta keep it in my mind.

[J_Byrd]

I am sure your CNS has made the adjustment to taking on a heavier load. Also I am sure you have gotten stronger over that time frame. Lots of time dealing with near max weight takes a few weeks to get the body accustom to the load. Nice work.

[ravimolasaria]

Nice work elijah ... keep going ...

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by elijah

Good workout - bench felt strong. I'm not shaking hardly at all holding the heavier weight. Couple months ago I could feel the lats and arms shake a little bit. I imagine this is the CNS being more comfortable with the weight?

Absolutely, plus your stabilizer muscles are getting stronger.

[elijah]

Thanks guys. I guess its good to know that my body is getting accustomed to the heavier weights. Day off today and tomorrow will be heavy deads. I'm excited.

[BendtheBar]

Smash them deadlifts.