Feeling pretty good about the meet coming up, it's been a while since I've been on the platform (not since Nationals in August) and I'm really looking forward to feeling the rush of competition again. It'll also be a great time since I'll get to see a bunch of old friends, and meet a bunch of new ones (including my new team members). I had mentioned that my hip had been bothering me for a few weeks-- and how I was going to make it a priority to pay more attention to my recovery and mobility work. Lo and behold, my hip is feeling better-- and my Squat came back haha. My squat had been feeling off lately, and also looked off. I wasn't able to do "my" squat. It was technically ok, but it just wasn't where it usually is for me. Once I loosened up my hamstrings, and mobilized my glutes/hips more (and got rid of some seriously NASTY knots in my adducters), it came right back!
It's amazing what a little self-care can do for lifting.
About to start my 2nd semester of my 2L year (2nd year of law school), and I'm really looking forward to it. I took on a bit more than I could handle last semester, but I think I've finally figured out how to balance everything. I'm ready to try again with my new knowledge (learned the hard way).
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Squat w/belt
255x4 @7 275x4 @8 275x4 @8 275x4 @8 275x4 @8
Competition Bench
165x3 @7 175x3 @8 180x3 @9 175x3 @8
Military Press 95x4 @7 105x4 @8 105x4 @8 105x4 @8.5 105x4 @8.5
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Deadlift w/belt 340x4 @7 360x4 @8.5 350x4 @8.5 350x4 @8.5 350x4 @9
2ct Pause Bench 155x3 @6.5 175x3 @8.5 180x3 @9.5 170x3 @8.5
No Belt 2ct Pause Squat
225x4 @6.5 245x4 @7.5 260x4 @8 260x4 @8.5 260x4 @8.5 260x4 @8.5
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No Belt Pin Squat (at depth)
225x2 @6.5 245x2 @7 265x2 @8 265x2 @8 265x2 @8 265x2 @8
Touch and Go Bench Press 135x5 @6.5 155x5 @8 175x5 @10 165x5 @8.5
Close Grip + mini bands 95x8 @6 115x8 @9 115x8 @9.5
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Squat w/belt
275x3 @7 295x3 @7.5 315x3 @8.5 325x3 @9 305x3 @8.5
Competition Bench
175x2 @7.5 185x2 @8.5 185x2 @8.5
Neutral Grip Military Press 65x6 @6 85x6 @7 95x6 @8.5 105x6 @9.5 95x6 @8.5
