They're both chronic issues that have been acting up lately. Probably because I've been trying to lift heavier. I don't think my body is designed to lift heavy stuff, I just try and force it to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talo
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They're both chronic issues that have been acting up lately. Probably because I've been trying to lift heavier. I don't think my body is designed to lift heavy stuff, I just try and force it to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talo
Today was 5/3/1 squat day. Wrist felt fine for this which is good. Wanted to get three reps at 365 but looking back a month ago when I had crappy workout and missed 365 for 1 I'm happy with 2 reps.
Squat 135x3 225x3 290x5 325x3 365x2
Standing Calf Raise 255x10,7,5
5/3/1 Bench Press today. Wrist held up, left shoulder still bothering me but I'm doing dumbbell external rotations every couple of days which seems to be helping. Needed help with the 2nd rep at 250 but it went okay.
Bench Press 135x5 195x5 225x3 250x2
Supinated Seated Row 120x12 140x8 140x8
Rolling DB Tricep Extension 35x12 35x10
Finally got back in the gym today. Been on training for work and I have it again next week so I had to make up for lost time. Did deadlift 5,3,1 and also OH press 5,3,1.
Deadlift 225x3 300x5 340x3 380x2
OH Press 115x5 130x3 145x3
New rotation of 5/3/1 started up today. 3x5 75,80,85%
Squat 225x4 295x5 315x5 335x5
Standing Calf Raise 275x8 275x6+255x3+235x4
Had a good workout today. If any of you guys are ever asked to spot someone don't be like the guy that spotted me today. Hooked one finger around the middle of the bar and left it there the whole time. Not only was it not helpful but every time the bar touched my chest his finger dug into my sternum. Moral of the story is even among the guys who look like they know what they're doing most of them don't have a sweet clue. Proper spotting is such a basic aspect of weightlifting but the majority of people don't know how.
Bench Press 135x7 195x5 210x5 220x5
Seated Supinated Lat Row 120x10 140x8 140x8
Rolling DB Tricep Extension 35x10 35x10
Did you explain it to him after ? If not he wont change because he thinks he helped you :)
I should have but for whatever reason I tend to lack that certain finesse necessary to tell someone they did something wrong without offending them. Especially in a situation where I've asked them for help. Also he just didn't seem like the type of guy that would take constructive criticism. I guess I'm a part of the problem by not trying to fix it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Talo
For all the people that train at around the same time as me there is only one guy I absolutely trust to spot me but he wasn't there today. Although he's also the only guy at the gym I've seen put more weight on the bar.
Workout yesterday was a real grinder. Felt really rundown and hadn't gotten enough sleep all week. I barely got the reps for my heaviest set but on a better day I don't think it would be nearly as difficult. Looking back I've done 350x8 for deadlift so that's a good short term goal for where I want to be.
Deadlift 225x3 305x5 325x5 350x5
Standing Calf Raise 275x8 275x7 275x6
Messed up my neck yesterday at the gym doing military press. Won't be able to train this week and on vacation next week so I guess I'm taking a break from the gym.