Sunday, August 26, 2007

The latest news

Two weeks to the day since my last post here. My workouts have continued erratic, but I've gotten in two in the last four days so I may be hitting on a formula that works.

8/22
Front Squat
Warmup with 45x10, 75x5, 95x5

Work sets (3 reps each) 135, 155, 165, 165, 165, 165, 165

Sub-max effort, but still likely close to 90% of my max over 7 sets. Workout and shower together took ~45 minutes. Allow at least an hour most mornings, and often 1.5 hour. Factor in driving time and plan to leave at least 2 hours before I need to arrive at work.

Today (8/26)
Deadlifts
This was a series of 1-rep lifts, the first time I've tried that with deadlifts since my injury. It was bit nervous-making.

Warmup 45x5, 135x3, 225x1

Work 245, 265, 285, 305, 225

Pulled 305 no trouble. I'm quite pleased.