I will concentrate the squat and bench press this week. I have utilized block "style" training before, but I feel I have a much better grasp on what it actually entails and requires, and I think I will be much more successful this time than last, although I do think I've also made some mistakes with it already this time around. Also, after this week of concentration, I'm simply going to test out next week, as opposed to actually intensifying/transmutating the load for a few weeks. Therefore, the results likely won't be quite what they would otherwise, but alas. That said, we'll see what happens. Weights felt OK, but not as light as I had hoped (especially the squat).
Close grip - 220 (80%) - 3x2
Squat - 300 (80%) - 3x2
Circuit (1x12-20 each):
Band pull-aparts
Box jumps (5)
Back extension + row
Band pushdowns
Barbell curls
Definitely have realized a few things as well:
- Need much more work on focus. Mindfulness, concentration practice, etc.
- No energy drinks on days I'm training (at least before). I knew that beforehand but today just cemented it. I just feel like I've got no juice. As well, I need to get accustomed to less caffeine.
- No matter how much I don't want to, I NEED to do my extended warmups. I think that was part of the reason it didn't go as well as I hoped today. I probably wasn't actually warm and ready to go until just before my first set at 80% on bench.
- Wednesday will be another day. One foot in front of the other.
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