I failed on my Squat today, and it wasn't totally because of weakness in the legs or lower back. As I descended on my final rep, my shoulders and upper back lost tightness. The (very small) added forward/downward momentum was just enough to put me forward on my toes, off my heels and passed the balls of my feet. I lost my balance. I had done this once already on rep 4 of set 2, and had a prolonged, involuntary pause at the bottom, but I was able to recover and finish the set. Rep 5 of set 3 was no such luck. I was just too far forward/too tired, and I had to dump it. Actually it kind of dumped itself. I didn't really have any choice/volition. I wasn't too upset. All in all, the three sets were easier than 320 last LBBS day. I felt stronger and all around better than last time. I just need to focus a bit more on the peripheral aspects of form. Even though I technically failed, I think I will probably still move up next LBBS day--I got only 4ish hours of sleep and was bloody exhausted, but still felt strong.
I tripled 190 on the Press, which I am SUPER stoked about! Four more Press days and I should be Pressing 200 for THREE! It was easier than 187.5. The work-sets were easier than last time, too. I almost went for a 6th rep on set 3, but decided not to.
Chins and Rows were fine.
11.9.13
LBBS 325x5,5,4
Press 190x3; 3x5@170
Chins BWx7,7,8
Rows 205x5,5,6
I did have quite a bit of elbow pain and shoulder pain during Squats, but it was gone as soon as I was done. I am just barely squeeking by to stay on pace to put up 225x1 on Press by January 1st.
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