Body is still having some trouble adjusting to this frequency, especially with how crazy life is at this point (last year of Law school + end of semester). Despite the busyness, it's all really great/positive in nature. I have less time, sleep, and energy than I'd like; but I know hustling right now will be worth it in the long run. Sacrifice in the short term to win in the long run. This mantra applies to school, lifting, career-- pretty much everything!

12/8

Squat w/belt x1 @8 then move to 74%x5x2 (-19%).

185 3 6
225 1 6
245 1 6.5
265 1 6.5
285 1 7
305 1 7.5

Squat +Avg Bands x3 @6, x3 @7, x3 @8 plus 3 down sets (repeat)
135 3 6
185 3 7
185 3 7.5
185 3 7.5
185 3 8

Competition Raw Bench 58%x5, 63%x5, 68%x5 68%x5
95 5 6
115 5 6
125 5 6
135 5 6.5
140 5 7
140 5 7

3ct Pause Bench x1 @8, x1 @9, x1 @10 plus 1 down set (load drop)
135 1 6
155 1 6.5
175 1 7.5
185 1 9
175 1 8

Deadlift w/belt 58%x5, 63%x5, 68%x5 No additional down sets
135 5 6
225 5 6
275 5 6.5
295 5 6.5
315 5 7
 

12/9

Squat w/belt 58%x5, 63%x5, 68%x5 No additional down sets

225 5 6
245 5 6.5
260 5 6.5

Competition Raw Bench 58%x5, 63%x5, 68%x5
125 5 6
135 5 7
145 5 7.5

Reverse Grip Bench x4 @6, x4 @7, x4 @8 plus 3 down sets (repeat)

[95,135,155]
155x4 x 3 sets

Mickey Belaineh
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