Finished out my strength phase.. Had a lot of fun!
In four weeks, I only missed one day, which was during the deload so I can live with that. Back to some hardcore volume.. Ugh! Starting up cardio this time since my schedule allows for it.
Increased my squats to 465 x 1 fairly easily. Could've done another 10-20 more pounds if I had a spotter near me! I just didn't want to fail and look like a douchebag dropping the weight on the catch bars. I'm kinda pissed actually that I didn't find anyone. 5 wheels per side will definately happen next strength phase. One thing I noticed with my squats is that I'm stronger with my feet closer in. I just don't like wide stance. Probably carryover from all the O squats I've done over the past few years. What sucks is that by having my feet closer, I need to squat a greater distance. In any event, I still nailed it going about a few inches below parallel.
Bench press is strong as always. Hit a max triple of 350 lbs. Last rep was pretty tough though.
I'm not doing an "official" max testing week next week because I'm focused more on losing the weight. If I did the 2 days in the gym to see where I'm "really" at with true 1 RM's, my diet would turn to complete shit... Which isn't something I want. If I was bulking, I'd be all for a max week, but I know how I am and diet's the hardest part. Maybe after my next strength phase I'll do a testing week. I'll be looking forward to passing past the 500 mark with deadlifts. Three weeks ago I was hitting 455 for 3 sets of 3 w/ just a belt.
'Bout fucking time!