Training Log: Entry 2508

PM WORKOUT

Max Effort top Down Deadlifts
5x135
5x225
3x315
1x405
1x495
1x585
1x625 (5lb PR)
1x635 (10lb PR from PR set within training session)

GIANT SETS (dead-hyper-squat)

(2) Axle deficit deadlift (deadstop) 346lbs
3x10

Reverse hyper 340
3x10

Buffalo Bar Squat 210lbs
3x10

Notes: 3:45 between heavy pulls, 2:00 between giant sets.  Honestly wasn't feeling very strong coming into the workout.  The set of 585 felt incredibly heavy.  Went for a small PR and it felt decent, so pushed harder.  All seemed to pay off.  Giant sets are moving along well, but the back pumps are insane.  Happy with the weight now, as I'm 100lbs shy of what I'll be doing in comp, and that's using an axle, with a deficit, after max effort pulls.  A barbell at normal height while fresh is gonna be awesome.

On the top downs in particular, hardest part remains the unrack and the brace, but I think that's going to carry over well to medleys where I have to get set quickly.  I notice I'm forced to pull much smoother and hitch less with this style.  My hope is that between the heavy partials and the full ROM top downs, I'm building everything through on the actual pull.  I foresee this paying off to a big full ROM pull down the line.