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Athlete Journal, Entry 28: Taking It Easy
TUESDAY
Bench Press
135×10
225×5
315×5
405×1
465×2
Pause Presses
405×4, 4
Smith Machine shoulder Press
135×8
185×8,8,8,8
Overhead Band Extensions
4×16
THURSDAY
Just couldn’t get motivated to train at all. Also tried on some elevated heel squat shoes and I think that worked against me.
Squat
165×5,5
275×3
385×3
495×1
605×1
749×1
804×0
I got out of the hole and was in my normal power zone when I stalled out with that 804. Was stalled for a second or two which took its toll on the torn hammy. I think I’m done squatting and pulling till the meet, as its doing more harm than good.
SATURDAY
Glute Bridge: 5 sets
Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats: 3 Sets ( I do these several times during the week as part of rehab.)
Sled 1-arm Rows: 4 passes
Sled face pulls: 2 passes
Single leg stiff leg deadlifts
44×10
72×10
88×10,10
