Training Log: Entry 2498

PM WORKOUT

MAX EFFORT (6) Mat Pulls
5x135
5x225
3x315
1x405
1x495
1x585
1x660 (+5lb PR, 300kg for you metric types)
1x675 (+15lb PR, lifetime max held in hands for a barbell)

GIANT SETS (dead-hyper-squat)

(3) Axle deficit deadlifts 333
3x10

Reverse hyper 330
3x10

Buffalo bar squats 205
3x10

Notes: 3:45 between max effort pulls, 2:00 between giant sets.   This was a fantastic day for max effort work.  I, once again, broke my own rule and went for an even bigger PR after hitting a little one, but this time it was the right call.  This was ABSOLUTELY a max effort pull.  RPE 11.  I am incredibly proud of how well I fought for that rep, because I've hit that sticking point MANY times in the past and have not gotten past it.  I hit the pull, get it to just below the knee cap, fight for a bit and fail.  This time, got it there, fought, found a way to regroup, and felt it start making movement in the right direction again.  The lockout looks pretty silly, but I wanted zero doubt once I got it there.  Couldn't be more satisfied.

The giant sets are definitely starting to show on my fatigue levels.  I'm taking a knee on those pulls, but I'm still getting them done.  I think this has been a great approach toward getting strong all over.

I'm very satisfied with where my training is.  Only negative there is that I'd love to get back to Deep Water soon, but right now this has just been too good.