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Well I trained in Muay Thai last night and my legs were jelly going into training and now they are just non-functional. I'm starting to wonder if I'm going to run into the same problem I had with 5x5 with the volume of squatting I had to do. I think since I'm upping my training sessions I might have to lower my squat volume just so I can make it through training and be able to perform proper techniques. Next time I'm going to shoot for 15 sets of 2 instead of 20 sets of 2 and see if that will helps.

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Wednesday's Workout

50 Seconds rest between each set. 1.5 minutes between each exercise.

Squat: 20x2 @ 315 lbs.
JS Rows: 12x2 @ 205
DB Curl and Press: 6x4 @ 50
Dips: 12x3 @ 90

Abs:
Crunches 4x30


OVERVIEW
Workout was good and very taxing. Upped the JS Rows since I decided to do just squats instead of Clean and Squat. Weight moved very nicely. Next stop 45 Seconds.

^^ yeah, its so hard to balance the two, or give enough recovery time so that it doesnt matter. You may be a lot different, but for me its the wieght, not the volume. I could squat 285 for one set of 5, and still not be able to kick the next day. If dropping the volume doesnt work for you, I would suggest spacing it out more, maybe heavy squatting once every two weeks or so, going the same route I did with deads.

I hope that helps, or atleast sparks some ideas dave.

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I think your right, and the more I think about it the more makes sense for me to drop some weight because I'm trying to cut down on cals. to get to a lighter weight and being on a "cut" diet makes it very hard to move heavier weight, especially with the limited rest time. I think I'll drop some of the weight on the other exercises and see what that does.

Wednesday's Workout

45 Seconds rest between each set. 1.5 minutes between each exercise.

Clean & Press: 15x2 @ 185 lbs.
Curl Grip Chin-ups: 15x2 @ 45
BB Bench: 10x1 @ 265
Deads: 20x1 @ 315


OVERVIEW
This was a lot better than last time but still very taxing. My hamstrings are still sore from squats and got more worked from Cleans so I lowered my deads my a little and I was moving the weight a little better. I'm going to start incorporating more core work because I've been slacking in that area and that is the most important.

Friday's Workout

45 Seconds rest between each set. 1.5 minutes between each exercise.

Squat: 15x2 @ 315 lbs.
JS Rows: 12x2 @ 205
DB Curl and Press: 6x4 @ 50
Dips: 12x3 @ 90

Abs:
Crunches 4x20 @ 20 lbs
Leg Lifts 3x15


OVERVIEW
My legs still feel a little weak but lowering the volume always feels nice. Good workout today. Next time I'll be down to 40 seconds of rest. Can't wait to get past 30.

Wednesday's Workout

40 Seconds rest between each set. 1.5 minutes between each exercise.

Clean & Press: 15x2 @ 185 lbs.
Curl Grip Chin-ups: 15x2 @ 45
BB Bench: 10x1 @ 265
Deads: 20x1 @ 315

Abs:
Crunches 4x30
Leg Lifts 3x15

OVERVIEW
Work has been kicking my butt. On Friday instead of working out in a gym I'm going to help my gf move into her new place. Can't wait.

^^ ahhh so you get suckered into moving the heavy stuff for the gf too. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I hope she is making it worth your while bro

She's taking me out to dinner and Sat. we are going to a spa. Let the mud bath groping begin.

holy shit...20 sets of deads with 315??? damn.....very nice, dave!