A PR I can be proud of

The week following my GVT program was not my best. I could have complained that I was tired, but I didn't feel so. Something was lacking though, possibly calories, so I didn't make the lifts I wanted to see.

The week after went better-- specifically for my deadlift. I may have set up the right conditions. I had a meal an hour before, some motivation from a fellow gymrat (who has some of the best numbers in the gym), and my pre-workout was finished by the time I started. I was pushed to pull 4 plates (405lbs), and then I added 5 more pounds for good measure afterwards.

I didn't think to get a video of myself lifting this, but I will be ready in the future to do so.

The rest of the week saw all of my exercises with increased weight. 2 sets of 315 for 3 with my squat, and I am using heavy dumbbells for my bench (because I hate barbell benching).

This week (the week after my deadlift PR), I attempted to pull 405 again and failed twice. I did 315 for reps for a few sets though, and every other lift was heavy. I still worked my back enough, and I will continue to push myself in everything this week. I should probably stick to the once a month PR attempt-- I can still work within 70-80% of it, but obviously I need ideal conditions to reach a new PR. I already have plans to work with more volume and add more exercises.

Next month I am hoping for at least a 420lbs pull. I know what to expect now.

Highlander out.