The 1400 or Bust Log

That's true there was a lot of change involved. I do believe in the old mantra "If it ain't broke don't fix it", but some people don't see the other side of it. If there's a way that will work better or more efficiently (as in your case) why not give it a try.

Seth wrote:

That's true there was a lot of change involved.  I do believe in the old mantra "If it ain't broke don't fix it", but some people don't see the other side of it.  If there's a way that will work better or more efficiently (as in your case) why not give it a try.

It was worth trying, as I wasn't making much progress with my old way of doing things. I think the fact that I have had two shitty meets in a row has made it easier to change aspects of my training and my lifting technique: now, I can afford to go back on a lift by a little bit (if I'm wrong on a change) and still PR at a meet, because the bar I've set for myself is so low.

why is that a cheap (PR)

KevinAlvy wrote:

why is that a cheap (PR)

Because beating 550x2 was going to be easy.

Also, I learned this guide from Pete Rubish:

Easy = good lift.

Hard = bad lift.

got it

I call them cheap when they are less meaningful than a previous rm

like if I've done 615x3 and then hit 620x2, I'd call 620x2 a cheap pr

KevinAlvy wrote:

got it

I call them cheap when they are less meaningful than a previous rm

like if I've done 615x3 and then hit 620x2, I'd call 620x2 a cheap pr

Yeah, that's cheap. But I feel like it's the same here, except that I don't have a legit three-rep PR established, either. I think my best is 530x3, and I felt like I could have pulled a third rep with 565. When I'm in need of a break, I'll come in and pull another cheap PR there, too.

inb4 1RM

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 1RM

This might be the first training cycle where I don't attempt a single 1RM.

KKeough wrote:

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 1RM

This might be the first training cycle where I don't attempt a single 1RM.

Lettuce romaine cereal for a minute made

Nathan Poage wrote:

KKeough wrote:

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 1RM

This might be the first training cycle where I don't attempt a single 1RM.

Lettuce romaine cereal for a minute made

I'm serious!

(I think)

KKeough wrote:

Nathan Poage wrote:

KKeough wrote:

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 1RM

This might be the first training cycle where I don't attempt a single 1RM.

Lettuce romaine cereal for a minute made

I'm serious!

(I think)

just noticed that you had 3 replies to 3 different training logs in 3 minutes...

Broceidon wrote:

KKeough wrote:

Nathan Poage wrote:

KKeough wrote:

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 1RM

This might be the first training cycle where I don't attempt a single 1RM.

Lettuce romaine cereal for a minute made

I'm serious!

(I think)

just noticed that you had 3 replies to 3 different training logs in 3 minutes...

I'm here, posting on the forum--this is just what I do. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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inb4 1rm

From today:

Squats
95x8
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x5
320x10
320x10
320x10
320x10

Notes: Squatting in Oly shoes felt more comfortable this week, and the reps were overall easier and cleaner than last week. I'm staying more upright, which is great; the more volume I can get in without taxing my lower back, the better off I'll be. Plus, I figure squatting this way might just help build a weak link in the chain. Considering how I'm doing two heavy squat days now, it's worth a shot, as there's little risk in experimenting. Overall, this is probably my best squat session since coming back, even though the numbers aren't anything special.

Nathan Poage wrote:

Lettuce romaine cereal for a minute made

lettuce ketchup to real tea

The Keo, not attempting 1RM's? Is this the real life, or is this Fanta Sea?

Chris Anderson wrote:

The Keo, not attempting 1RM's? Is this the real life, or is this Fanta Sea?

Probably Fanta Sea.

I really do think it's going to happen this time though. If that's what I have to do to hit a PR total, then I will (finally) do it.

Sawa gonna Sawa

In all cerealness. Didn't you only max your DL last cycle? Your deadlift was obviously fine

inb4 the keo goes for zero 1RM's, then bombs out, and proceeds to program nothing but 1RM attempts for his next training cycle

KevinAlvy wrote:

Sawa gonna Sawa

In all cerealness. Didn't you only max your DL last cycle? Your deadlift was obviously fine

Yeah, only the deadlift, and only once. It ended up fine, but obviously the 1RM wasn't the reason why I pulled so well at the meet.

I don't think my issue is CNS recovery. My CNS is pretty resilient. It's wasting a training day on a 1RM, or doing unnecessary reps and wasting energy.

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 the keo goes for zero 1RM's, then bombs out, and proceeds to program nothing but 1RM attempts for his next training cycle

lol--I will probably keep this approach at least until February. I doubt I'll tinker much with things after the November meet. I'm not sure if I've said this on here, but I have committed to RUM in February, which will be a fast turnaround (about three months in total) from the UPA meet, so I won't have time to mess around and experiment.

Chris Anderson wrote:

inb4 the keo goes for zero 1RM's, then bombs out, and proceeds to program nothing but 1RM attempts for his next training cycle

In