Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Recap Video, Deload, Started a New Cycle

It seems that I've been sidetracked more than I realized lately.  Since I last updated, I did 3 more sessions and was really due for a deload by the time it was over.  Here's the video recapping the highlights of the last wave of cycle 2.  For some reason, I can't embed it yet.  Please click the link to see it. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1gSzFaGd8c
 
Deload work was easy.  1 upper body session and 1 lower body session was all I needed or wanted.  More mailman GPP than I would have liked, but hey, we have to eat!  :)

By yesterday, I was itching to get back to the weights.  Here's how it went:

Mon. 5/16/11

Core lift: Overhead press, Cycle 3, Wave 1

Bodyweight = 198.5 lbs
Pre-workout supplement: 1 serving EndoRush (BSN) + 2 capsules Con-Cret

1. Overhead Press, working max = 180 lbs
55/10; 75/5; 95/5; (65%) 115/5; (75%) 135/5 
(85%) 150/8.5

At this point, I was a bit frustrated.  My heaviest weight for this session was a repeat of cycle 2, wave 1.  Last time, the bar stalled over my head on what would have been rep 9.  Fast forward 5 weeks, and the same thing happened.  Disgusted, I went to the bathroom and locker room.  By the time I got back, I'd decided to make a second attempt at beating the 8 reps I did last cycle.
 
(85%) 150/9! - This is the first time I've ever missed a rep goal on 5/3/1, then come back to get it in the same session.  Sweet!

(85%) 150/5; (75%) 135/10

2a. Pullups - after the 4th set, I started alternating sets with 2b.
wide, overhand: BW/8; 55/7, 6
medium, overhand: 55/6, 7
medium, neutral: 55/6, 7
narrow, underhand: 55/5, 5

2b. Floor press
185/8; 225/5
245/6, 4
225/5, 4

3. Rear delts - on pec-deck
Drop-rest-pause set: 150/10 + 110/6 + 4

Next session (squat) is planned for Wed. 5/18.

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