Today I did 8 reps at 115 on the shoulder press, which is clearly a big step forward after hitting the wall at 115 earlier. I've done 5 reps across 5 sets before, but then as other exercises—particularly the squat—ramped up, I found I just couldn't move past 115 and even dropped down in weight for a while. Being able to complete 8 reps is a minor achievement, and I'm confident I will continue to move forward if I stick to the 5/3/1 plan.
In spite of achieving something of a personal record on the press, I felt like I was really just going through the motions during this workout. I didn't feel energized at all; I was just trying to get through it.
I guess in that sense I should consider it something of a success. Even though I was just getting by, I still managed a good lift on the OHP and pushed out 8 reps on weighted dips at 65 lbs. I've done as much as 75 lbs. on weighted dips before, but 8 reps at 65 is pretty good right now—especially considering that I weigh considerably more now than I ever have before. I'm actually lifting an additional 15 lbs. more than when I was dipping with 65 lbs. a few years back.
I continued with the plan to mix in Pendlay rows. Instead of cutting short on the chin-ups, however, I supersetted them with the OHP and completed five full sets. I did the Pendlays in supersets with the dips for four sets.
All in all, not a bad workout. I have wonder, though, how much better it would have been had I been more rested and invigorated. See Fitocracy for the gory details.
Tomorrow is supposed to be deadlift day, but it's going to have to be postponed until Wednesday because I'll be attending my son's 5th grade graduation ceremony.
In spite of achieving something of a personal record on the press, I felt like I was really just going through the motions during this workout. I didn't feel energized at all; I was just trying to get through it.
I guess in that sense I should consider it something of a success. Even though I was just getting by, I still managed a good lift on the OHP and pushed out 8 reps on weighted dips at 65 lbs. I've done as much as 75 lbs. on weighted dips before, but 8 reps at 65 is pretty good right now—especially considering that I weigh considerably more now than I ever have before. I'm actually lifting an additional 15 lbs. more than when I was dipping with 65 lbs. a few years back.
I continued with the plan to mix in Pendlay rows. Instead of cutting short on the chin-ups, however, I supersetted them with the OHP and completed five full sets. I did the Pendlays in supersets with the dips for four sets.
All in all, not a bad workout. I have wonder, though, how much better it would have been had I been more rested and invigorated. See Fitocracy for the gory details.
Tomorrow is supposed to be deadlift day, but it's going to have to be postponed until Wednesday because I'll be attending my son's 5th grade graduation ceremony.
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