8.28.10 - Back Squats, Press, Deadlifts

243.2

Strength:

Back Squat:

3 reps at 195

3 reps at 210

3 reps at 225

3* reps at 230
3 reps at 230

I wasn't happy with the ROM on my set at #230, so I repeated it. Much better the second time.

Press:

5 at 115
4 at 115
3 at 120

The press is a stubborn beast, that's for sure. I was trying to do 3 X 5 at 115. It was only when I failed at the fifth rep on the second set that I decided to increase the load for the last set. I wonder if there would be any advantage to trying these seated? Obviously, it's a different lift and more isolated, but maybe it would allow me to press a higher load and get over the hump on the standing.

Good Mornings:

Test Week

10 at 65
10 at 75

These were not too challenging. I can easily up the weight to #95 for my first 5 X 5 on these.

Dips:

5 X 7 with 135 counterweight
or could do bench dips

Food:
Panang Curry
Rice
Tall Latte
Trail Mix

Notes:
The weight was really heavy on the squats today. The goal next week, I think, should be to do multiple parallel sets at 230, either 5 X 3 or 5 X 5. I need to get my body used to carrying that load.