ravimolasaria's training log

[BendtheBar]

Get that 430 next time.

[Kuytrider]

A 425 deadlift is still great work while on Smolov. I wouldn't worry too much about it and would even consider some percentage work just to keep you honest. Maybe a 3x3 @ 70% or something like that. You did some high rep sets there, Smolov will not be kind

[JordanK91]

Strong work Ravi,

Dont sweat about the 430 miss.. Your lower back is taking a beating from all the squats already

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by markievicz

wouldn't sweat the missed 430 , you are working the legs and lower back a tonne while on Smolov.
stay the course buddy

thanks Alan ... Will try to do ...

Originally Posted by big_swede

Massive session man. Get after that 430!

thanks big man ... ite will fall very soon ...

Originally Posted by Squatter

Is deadlifting on Smolov optional? I thought I read on Stronglifts that pulling was not allowed. Just curious since I do not know alot about the program yet.

Nonetheless, to have a really great dead day the lower back has to be fully recovered. Your wasn't yet thru sheer effort you got what you did. You never cease to impress.

thanks Jim ... as such we are already doing a lot for lower back and legs in Smolov ... so DLs actually should be avoided otherwise it will directly affect your next squat session if you don't recover. But I think it is ok to do it once in a while like once every 10-12 days.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Get that 430 next time.

thanks BTB .. will surely get it next time ... keep motivating sir ...

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

A 425 deadlift is still great work while on Smolov. I wouldn't worry too much about it and would even consider some percentage work just to keep you honest. Maybe a 3x3 @ 70% or something like that. You did some high rep sets there, Smolov will not be kind

thanks Kuyt ... I don't want it to be kind either. I'm already about to complete 2nd phase ... No options left but to attack it with full intensity ...

Originally Posted by JordanK91

Strong work Ravi,
Dont sweat about the 430 miss.. Your lower back is taking a beating from all the squats already

thanks JK ...

[ravimolasaria]

Smolov Base Microcycle : Last Day
Day 12

Starting Sets
BAR*10*01 set
135*08*01 set
225*06*01 set
315*04*01 set
405*02*01 set

Working Sets
415*03*08 sets
415*02*02 sets
415*01*02 sets

Was supposed to do 415*03(R)*10 sets. Out of breath by 8th set . Took rest of 10 minutes and completed 30 reps.

Phase 2 of Smolov completed. Time to check new 1RM after 3 days ...

[markievicz]

stage 2 down already.
Time flies when you are having fun


Looking forward to seeing a new PR here.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

Phase 2 of Smolov completed. Time to check new 1RM after 3 days ...

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you smash.

[big_swede]

Good luck, PRs to be set!

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by markievicz

stage 2 down already.
Time flies when you are having fun

Looking forward to seeing a new PR here.

thanks Alan ...

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you smash.

thanks Steve ... keep motivating ...

Originally Posted by big_swede

Good luck, PRs to be set!

thanks big _swede ...

[MikeM]

Wow. Those last two 415s must have been brutal!

Nice work Ravi. No question this PR is gonna be mighty.