Three Days In One

5th June 2007

I got my Metal Deadlifter and took it to the gym for a test drive. Putting on the bottoms was no problem but the shoulder straps were very tight. Here's what I managed to do in my new suit.

Squats - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/single.

Put on Metal Deadlifter

Squats - 315lbs I could only get to half way down. Tried three singles.

Deadlifts - I had a hell of a time trying to reach the bar. I managed to grab the bar for one 405lbs single and for one 495lbs single.

I'm sure the more I use the suit the more it will stretch out to exactly what I need.

7th June 2007

Tonight I ran on the treadmill. I've been feeling guilty because I haven't been running even though I've had the time. I ran for 5 minutes at a reasonable pace, walked for 3 minutes, ran for 2 minutes fast at an increased incline, then walked for 5 minutes. I hate running but I always feel great after running.

9th June 2007

This morning I was supposed to coach swimming but no one showed up. I took the time to hit the gym. Here's the results.

Bench Press - Bar/20 reps, 135lbs/20 reps, 185lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/10 reps, 275lbs/6 reps (PB), 295lbs/easy single, 305lbs/solid single.
Smith Machine Inclined Press - 90lbs/12 reps, 140lbs/10 reps, 180lbs/8 reps.
Flat Bench Flys - 60lbs/12 reps.

All the presses were done totally raw. I didn't have my equipment bag with me so I didn't even have my wrist wraps. I'm pleased with benching over 300lbs.

For as busy as I am right now I'm glad that I'm able to get to the gym and still make progress. Tomorrow I'm spotting and plate loading for a local powerlifting competition. It's going to be a long day. I'll post a link for the results later.

Snowdaddy