August 30, 2011 - ME LB

Internet was back on yesterday afternoon, then it went out at night and now it is back on. Might go back out again.

Dynamic Warm-ups

18" Block Pulls
135x5
185x5
225x3
275x3
315x3
365x3
405x3
455x3
495x1
545x1
Added Straps
585x1
635x1
675x1 PR+25lbs
608x4 PR+36lbs & 1 rep

Sumo Stiff-legged Deadlifts
275x8
305x8
335x8
365x8

Glute Ham Raises
bw+5x12
bw+15x12
bw+25x12
bw+35x12 PR+2 reps

33 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Great workout. Weights did feel heavy in my hands, still getting used to heavy pulling I guess. 18" is a tough pull for me as I get little leg drive, it is all back and it's still well below my knees. The most I've done in the gym has been 635lbs with 650lbs at a contest (unsure of actual weight as it was a silver dollar type lift) so this was a big PR and a step in the right direction. Just like with reverse band pulls, the down set felt even heavier but I pushed through. After three reps, Mike Kemper was calling for me to get another. That one was awful haha. Dropping the weight down for sumo stiff-legged pulls was a welcome change from the eye popping block pulls. Ghr's were stronger than last time. I got 11 on the last set but saddled back in and did another grinder to get my 12.