BTB - 1800 Raw @ 242 Log.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by DieselWeasel

I think you're being too hard on yourself, Steve. You got some great PRs at your recent meet, strained stuff in the process, and haven't let your body recover from that. Deload like you intend to do, then come back to the big weights, and you'll be stronger than ever. I can be impatient in that regard too, but you need to remember that this is a journey, so don't rush it.

Thanks hombre. Good advice.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by IronManlet

Take a couple days off and see how it goes. Maybe try doing only a couple singles or 3x3 for a while?

I usually only do one single per session as is

[markievicz]

Take the deload Steve then come back stronger. Still heavy ass weight being moved in here

[Rich Knapp]

keep with it old man. lol
Can't let the kids pass us up.

[BendtheBar]

The kids will never catch us...

[BendtheBar]

May 18th, 2012

Workout Time: 100 minutes?

Workout Grade: A-

Back from deload and my body felt amazing. 6 days off sitting in the chair. Healed and ready.

Pulled from the floor for the first time since my meet. Decided to do doubles at about 85%. Went well. Wanted a 545 double squat but it was not to be. Didn't push the second rep.

A decent session. Must keep all working squat reps 525+.

Deadlifts
Bar x 5
135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 1
405 x 1
495 x 1

585 x 2
585 x 2
585 x 2
585 x 2 - Doubles about 85%

Squats
145 x 4
235 x 2
325 x 1
415 x 1
465 x 1

545 x 1

Good Mornings
415 x 3 - PR

Side Bends
45 x 10
45 x 10

Goblet Squats
125 x 8
125 x 6

[big_swede]

Beastly comeback brother! Those GMs after the main lifts are brutal, and a PR too!

[tank]

I second Swede's sentiments. Really incredible comeback. Great work, Steverino!

[bruteforce]

Great session BtB. Glad to see you back at it with a vengeance!

[BendtheBar]

Back and energetic as heck today. Didn't want to stop, so I didn't.

Week deloads have changed my life.