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Athlete Journal, Entry 44 – Deload Week
SATURDAY
Fasted Training USP Labs style with Anabolic Pump & Powerful
Deadlift – Deficit Pulls off 2” blocks
135×10,10
225×5
315×3
405×1
495×1 – 30 second hold!
Add 100lbs chain & Straps
495+100×1
605+100×1 – No straps and a hold out
Pullups
Bodyweight+20×8,8
Pullups – Neutral Grip
Bodyweight+20×8,8,8,8
1 Arm Dumbell Row
140×20,20 each side
Kettlebell Face Pull
50×20,16
40×16
MONDAY
I ran into the gym before catching a flight out of town. Was thinking of taking a deload this week and my workout told me to do just that, so I kept it light.
Floor Press
45×10
135×5
225 x5
315×2
Sled Press from various angles
4 passes
Sled Tricep
2 passes
Grappler Shoulder Press
35X25,16,16,12
THURSDAY
Had to travel a few days this week so missed training but ran in on my lunch break Thursday.
Squat to 14.5” foam
Warmup
220+390 bands x3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3
Dropped a band somewhere in there to 300lbs band tension.
Glute Ham Raise
Bodyweightx100 reps total
Bear Crawl w/100lbs per leg
3 passes
FRIDAY
OFF
SATURDAY
Today I ran a powerlifting meet at our gym. Several Elite Performance Members competed and did very well.
