Deadlift 10/6/11, Weeks 1 + 2 Summary

Deadlift:
185 x 3 x 2
205 x 3 x 2
Wanted to hit 215 for a triple but form was going at the first 205. It can wait.

SLDL:
145 x 5 x 5

Kettlebell Swings
Banded hamstring curls

Had Dave coach the sumo. Felt weird but possibly easier, we'll see how it goes next week.

Deadlift (Sumo):
185 x 3

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Weeks 1 + 2 Summary:

9/24/11: Did my last Starting Strength workout (2 months of SS) then joined the team for testing maxes. Hit 145/65/225 after already squatting that day for a total of 435 (BW: 145); hope to no, will, smash that next week.

Week 1 Squat:
115 x 5 x 5
pause @ 115, lunges @ 75.

Week 1 Bench:
55 x 5 x 2
60 x 5 x 3
close-grip @ 55, bent-over rows @ 60, incline @ 45, assisted pull-ups, curls.

Week 1 Deadlift:
185 x 5 (felt heavy)
165 x 5 x 2
SLDLs @ 115, kettlebell swings, banded hamstring curls, abs.

Week 1 Bench Assist.:
45 x 5 x 5
assisted pull-ups/dips, bench @ 45, shrugs @ 135, curls.

Week 2 Squat:
125 x 3
135 x 2 (fail on last rep >:[)
135 x 3 (first two reps good, barely hit parallel on last)
125 x 3 x 2
pause @ 115, lunges @ 65 (mondo tired at this point), box jumps.

Week 2 Bench:
55 x 5 x 3
65 x 3 x 3
close-grip @ 55/60, cable rows @ 80, incline @ 45, assisted pull-ups, curls.