Week 2 of this 6-week training experiment (more info here) is wrapped up last week; and things continue to progress well. I've been consistently increasing my rep counts by 1-5 reps from the previous wave; at this all-time low training bodyweight of 202-205lbs.
Mentally I've been having issues with adapting to not being on anxiety medication anymore, but physically I've been feeling better and better, so that's definitely a positive. I have an appointment with the doc to see if we can find a middle ground between my old meds (which had a ton of side effects) and where I'm at now. Overall, things continue to build in a good direction!
(Training videos can be found on my Instagram page)
Day 1 - Deadlift Focus / Secondary Squats / Upper Body AccessoriesA. Deadlifts: Triples w. bands up to 425x3; then 475x6 no bands (+1 rep from last wave).
B. Secondary Squats in Briefs: 5x3 w/ 375lbs
C. Chin-Ups*: 4x8
*strict, with straps, stretch at bottom, neutral spine, and not to failure.
D. Tricep Pushdowns: 4x25
E. Bicep Curls: 4x10
Day 2 - Squat Focus / Full Body Accessories
A. Squats: Triples w. Bands up to 375x3; then 415x7 no bands - followed by work up sets in knee wraps: 455x1, 475x1, and 505x1 (these are on all par for where my training numbers need to be in order to close in a meet PR when rested - compared to previous training cycles at 220)
B. Bent Over Barbell Rows: 4x8 w/ 225lbs
C. Pushups: 4xAMRAP
D. Overhead Tricep Extensions: 4x12
E. Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 4x8
Day 3 - Bench Focus / Full Body Accessories
A. Seated Machine Rows: 4x10 (last set drop set)
B. Bench Press Top Set: Triples w. Bands up to 245x3; then 275x3 no bands (shut it down with a few reps in the tank)
C. YT Shoulder Raises: 4x12 each direction
D. Tricep Pushdowns: 3x25
E. Bicep Curls: 3x10
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