Today's workout was spot on as I hit every planned number. I knew that since I had done 415x10 over a month back, I wanted at least 11 or 12 reps today with 410lbs, with 13 reps being the ultimate goal (to keep the same number of reps as last cycle's week 2). I got the 13 reps and I was also happy with how fast 410lbs moved off of the floor; it felt pretty light. In all, I'm pleased with the deadlift progress. Assistance work (5 sets of 5 weighted pullups with +45lbs and 5 sets of the ab wheel) has improved as well.
Week 2 deadlift-breakdown given below:
Cycle 1 Week 2: 375x11 (512lb calculated 1RM)
Cycle 2 Week 2: 385x11
Cycle 3 Week 2: 395x12
Cycle 4 Week 2: 400x13
Cycle 5 Week 2: 410x13 (587lb calculated 1RM)
That's +35lbs + 2 reps in a little under 5 months. I don't put much stock in the 1RM formulas, but it's cool to see how much of a difference 375x11 and 410x13 really is.
hey i was looking at some of your older posts and you been making some sick progress. you should write up an article to elitefts or something about this.
hey i was looking at some of your older posts and you been making some sick progress. you should write up an article to elitefts or something about this.
ReplyDeleteI agree! You've made great progress and put on a quite noticable amount of muscle.
ReplyDeleteKeeping this up you'll get huge.
really exceleent DL..nice excellent
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