Deadlifts. Thursday, 8/26/10

Deadlifts 3x5
275
275
275
-> using new belt, no chalk
-> felt strong off the ground, lockouts tough though

Stiff-Leg Deadlifts 3x5
225 (belted)
225 (no belt)
225 (no belt)

Thumbless Shrugs (on Shrug Machine)
-> traps are still pretty fried from the power cleans and hang cleans last workout
2 plates each side x 10
2 & 1/2 plates each side x 10
2 & 1/2 plates each side x 10

Pause Squats 3x3
-> 3 second pauses, no belt
135
155 --> P.R.!!!!!
155

Cherry-Pickers (Core)
-> using a dumbell, holding it with both hands
20 x 20
35 x 20
45 x 20 (tough)
45 x 20 (tough)
-> 20 reps means 10 reps each way
-> tried to be explosive, tough to maintain my balance on the bench though at end

Seated Calf Raise Machine 3x5
120
120
120
-> heavy but strict form

Forearm Grip Holds
-> using thumbless grip on shrug machine
3 plates each side x "15 count"
3 & 1/2 plates each side x "12 count"
4 plates each side x "10 count"