Week of October 7th

Deloaded on Monday and had an exam so I didn't go to the gym. I went in on Tuesday instead to do some back work, but didn't write anything down. Tested 1 rep maxes on Wednesday and Friday however and it went something like this:

10/9

Bench Press
Bar x 8 x 2
95 x 5
135 x 2
165 x 1
185 x 1
200 x 1
205 x f

Pause Bench
170 x 2
180 x 2
185 x 1

Finally! I'm not sure if I would have had 205 or not, but I got myself out of position pretty much immediately. Overzealous on the way down I think. Still, finally broke the 200 barrier, so I'm happy as that's a big hurdle for me.

10/11

Squat
Bar x 8 x 2
135 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
305 x 1
335 x 1
360 x f x 2

Pause Squat
245 x 3
265 x 3

Almost. If I had gone for 355 I would have had it for sure. Needed just another 2 inches or so through the sticking point.

In other news, I put in an application for the Plantbuilt team for next year. They are looking to expand beyond just bodybuilding so I'm really hoping I can make it onto the team. Also, I will be competing on December 7th at a local meet. I have a long way to go before then so it's time to get focused and move those numbers.