This is my last week away from home. I've decided to use this last week as a test week. This morning I started things off with squats. Here is how I did.
Attempt 1 - 405lbs Good Lift
Attempt 2 - 425lbs Good Lift
Attempt 3 - 445lbs Miss
Attempt 4 - 435lbs Good Lift
All these lifts were performed with no support equipment other than a belt. 425lbs went really deep. I was well below parallel. 445lbs went deep as well but a little too deep. It actually felt lower than 425lbs which may explain why it didn't go up. I decided to drop 10lbs and go for a fourth. 435lbs was a bit higher than 425lbs but I'm sure it was still legal. 435lbs is a new 1RM for me. My old PB was 190kg or 418lbs which I lifted in competition November 2005.
I'm sure the box squats I've been doing the last little while is the answer to my gains. 405lbs actually felt light on my shoulders. I'll keep up the box squats and I should continue making regular gains. Way to go me! Tomorrow is bench press. I'm going for 305lbs on my second attempt and 315lbs on my third.
Snowdaddy
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1 comment:
Happy Canada Day Snowman. A nice way to celebrate! Congratulations on the PB!
Give me a call once you return home and you have properly reconnected with your family.
McLifter:)
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