I can't access GUS right now...again! :(

But, I wanted to say that those Deadlifts look sweet!

Pistols are hard. I think being able to do 5 per leg after such a grueling deadlift session is tres impressive!

Thanks Wolf.

For the first time in a long time I was actually to the point where I was almost falling over at the bottom of the squat. I'm usually very strong in that position.

Your GUS problem is very strange lol. Hopefully it fixes itself!

Everytime my university's ITS gets updated, Wikidot, etc are all blocked. So I have to shoot them a pm telling them to unblock the site. Today was the 4th email I've sent them in a week.

It's ironic that the hole is where you failed: I used to always fail in the hole but yesterday I failed/had a really hard time getting to mid-point. Arg...

Tuesday March 24th

186lbs

Uni Press (7 doubles)
60x2
60x2
60x2
60x2
60x2
60x2
60x2

Pullups
BWx16, x10, x5, x5

I opted for a change in my pullups and went with bodyweight only, going to very near failure.

My biceps were the limiting factor today, the first set really killed them.

I managed to get 36 reps total between 4 sets so next time I'm going to try and beat 36 reps total, not try and progress on each set. SO I might try and use clusters (similar to what Wolf's doing), staying away from failure until the later sets, and getting a higher volume that way. It might also limit the impact my biceps have.

Neutral Pushups
+45x10, +50x10, +45x10

Zottman's
SKIPPED

I could barely curl my water bottle, the decision to skip was made for me :biglaugh:

Thursday March 26th

186lbs

OH Squat
105x1
115x1
125x1
125x1
125x1

Had a couple close calls at the start of the movement but once I get into the hole I don't have any problems.

Anderson FS
205x2
215x2
225x2

Backsquat
245x5, 265x5, 265x5

Last set was tough. I'll be able to progress next week though, shouldn't be much of a problem.

Friday March 27th

186lbs

CG Pin Press
225x1
230x1
235x1
230x1
225x1
185x8

Very solid benching today. Much more comfortable with 225 than in previous weeks. 185 backoff felt like 135 (for the first 5 reps anyway lol)

Inv. Row
+30x10, +30x10

Cable Rows
195x6, 195x5

Neutral Grip Facepulls
105x10x2

Monday March 30th

187lbs

Deads (10 singles)
345x1
355x1
365x1
370x1
370x1
370x1
365x1
360x1
355x1
350x1

Awesome deadlift day! Not only did I get in all 10 singles, but I got 8 singles above 95% (almost 9 :P). That is some very high intensity for a 10 setter.

Pistols
BWx5, BWx5, BWx2

These are still taking a bit of a hammering because of the deads. I might take a bit of a break and throw lunges in.

Uni Ham Curls
65x5x2

Wow, that is definately some sustained high intensity work. Great job.

Dubs

Thanks, IW. :)

Tuesday March 31st

186lbs

BB Military Press
95x3
115x3
115x1
125x3
125x1
135x2
135x2

Pullups
6,6,6,6,6,6,4,5

Managed to get 45 reps total (+9 over last weeks).

Neutral Pushups
+50x10x2, +45x10

DB Pinch Deadlift (That's what I'm calling it anyway :D)
60x5x2

Basically you take two dumbbells (mine are all flat faced so they mate up perfectly) and you pinch the ends together and deadlift it. Today I used 2 30lb dbs and the combination of the smooth plastic on them and my somewhat sweaty hands made these one hell of a tough exercise.