So as it goes, I started my new training cycle in conjunction with entering Finals period. I'm guessing that the stress, coupled with traveling/sitting on plane for hours, has resulted in my Body revolting. My hips have been feeling off in such a way that it's painful (in that weird high hammy, low glute, groin area) to hip hinge and/or squat. While it IS getting better, I'm going to see my favorite Chiropractor ASAP. However, as a result we decided to cut this week to just 2 sessions, and basically stop lifting whenever things start to hurt. For now-- RPE = pain RPE, not weight.

The goal is longevity in this sport-- trying to get back to 100% asap.

 

12/1 [W2,D1]

Squat w/belt   x1 @8   then move to 72%x5x3 (-21%).

Top Set [305x1]

Back Off Sets 245x5, 3 sets

Squat +Avg Bands   x1 @8, x1 @9, x1 @10   plus 2 down sets (load drop)

Top Set [245x1]

Back off Sets [230x1, 2 sets]


Competition Raw Bench   55%x5, 60%x5, 65%x5   65%x5, 65%x5

[bar, 95, 115, 125, 135, 135, 135]

3ct Pause Bench   x1 @8, x1 @9, x1 @10   plus 2 down sets (load drop)

Top Set [185 x1]

Back Off Sets [175x1, 2 sets]

Deadlift w/belt   55%x5, 60%x5, 65%x5   65%x5

[135, 225, 275, 295, 315, 315]