Fri 29th May: Where did my back go?

Back Squats:
Warm up 60, 84, 100, 125, 143, 165,
172 (380lb) for 1 set 5
167 (370lb) for 2 sets of 5

Felt like lower back was not keeping the rest of back upright and I was dipping forward more than usual



Cleans: Sometimes warm up with cleans for deadlifts to keep an explosive element in the programme. Warm ups with 60, 84, 100, 125, 143. Pleased to get 143 after tough back squats.

Deadlifts: 165, 183 (405lb)

1 set of 5 with 192kg (425lb). Tough enough and taking too long between reps.


Tried a single at 201kg (445lb). Was OK but like back squats lower back seemed to be not there today. Lower back was stiffening up and I did not see point in going heavier with a slow deadlift that may possibly leave me having to take days off to rest back.



How do people my bodyweight clean AND jerk this weight I will never know.

Left the gym feeling OK I had progressed 5 rep PB back squat slightly and also slightly progressed the 5 rep deadlift too. It has been a tough week in work with 2-3 night of 4 hour sleep periods to get work deadlines met so I suppose I should account for this.

Adios,

Pete