Training Log: Entry 1487

(4) Mat Pulls 565
1x9

Notes: First set of pulls went smooth.  Held my breath for the first 5 and managed 7 without too much of a struggle.  After that, I didn't want to put in too much more of a fight.  Between my left ab and this being my deload week, was willing to just give this a solid effort.

Hammer strength power squat 290
3x10

200
1x30

Notes: Counting plates on the machine.  Great feeling, good pump with no knee pain.

DB rows 150
3x13
1x20

Hamstring curls 85
100

Abs

Training Log: Entry 1486

DELOAD

Bench
5x215
5x230
20x250

Chins
215 total

Meadows rows 105
10x10

Notes: Pulled something in my left ab/serratus/rib cage.  I've done this before on the right side.  It took a few months to heal fully, but I was also able to still train through the pain.  Hopefully I am granted that much relief.

DB press 95
5x10

Face pulls/extensions/curls

Training Log: Entry 1485

DELOAD

Squats 355
3x10

Squats 265
1x20

Seated hamstring curls 80
100

KB swings 50
4x10

Notes: I'm keeping the weight the same and focusing on just moving it more explosively.  I may even reduce the reps to really drill this idea.

Neck harness

Abs

Training Log: Entry 1484

DELOAD

Press
5x160
5x170
5x185
8x160

Notes: Trying the first set last approach, but still keeping it light.

Chins
200 total

Lat pulldown drop set

DB bench 120
5x10

Curls/lateral raises

Training Log: Entry 1483

(5) Mat Pulls 565
1x12

Notes: Got 11 after my first rest pause, then decided to see what would happen with a second.  It felt like my upper back caught on fire, which upon reflection was probably the feeling of many blood vessels popping.  I'll have to ask my wife to verify if my suspicions are correct.  Dumb move, but we don't learn unless we try.  Next week is historically my toughest on a mat pull cycle, so any reps I can get are good reps.  Also, found out this gym has an old texas power bar, which I used today.  I will ensure to continue stealing it for deadlift days.

Front squats 235
3x10

Notes: Might need to steal the TPB for this lift too, as the crappy gym bar keeps sliding down my shoulders.

Seated hamstring curls
100

Notes: These are the cure for lower back pumps.  Got to keep them in mind.

DB rows 150
1x40

Notes: Shut it down after this.  My stomach has been a wreck due to new cuisine, and I was dehydrated coming into the gym.

Training Log: Entry 1482

Tabata floor to overhead 115

Notes: Definitely getting bit by the bumperplate bug.  This is just a blast.  Think I may invest in some cheap bumpers to keep this going once I get the home gym set up.

Training Log: Entry 1481

Bench
5x270
3x305
1x340
18x250

Notes: So on press, the warm-ups felt light and I couldn't move the working set.  Today, the warm-ups felt like a ton and the work set was so light that it caught me off guard.  The weight just exploded off my chest.  Part of this is because I didn't expend any energy on my press workout, but I imagine there is something else here.  My set-up was much sharper here compared to my press workout.

Chins
210 total

Meadows rows 102.5
10x10

DB press 95
3x10
1x8
1x6

Extensions/face pulls/curls