23 APR 2013 (Tuesday)

Morning:
Tricep Cable Pushdowns(100#):
5 x 8

Close Grip Bench Press(95#):
3 x 10

Skullcrushers(50#):
3 x 12

GHD:
5 x 10

Knees to Elbows:
5 x 10

DB Side Bend (25#):
3 x 12

I'm trying to build up strength in my triceps, biceps and core so that I can increase my Deadlift and Bench Press. Hopefully this has a positive effect. I may be working out to hard, my body is definitely getting sore but I also feel clearer and less restless. I'm excited to end this last 5/3/1.

Afternoon:
Deadlift:
Warm Up
165# 1 x 5
205# 1 x 5
245# 1 x 3

Work
320# 1 x 5
360# 1 x 3
405# 1 x 2
405# 1 x 1
405# 1 x 1

I'm not going into the gym to do Deadlifts anymore unless I lift 405# at least twice. I've been reading Destroy the Opposition by Jamie Lewis and one of the many standouts was that you're going to be better in one of the three events than you are the other two. Specifically either Deadlift or Squat. That being the case and because I love the Deadlift, I'll be doing it twice a week and growing that lift. I won't ignore the Squat, still 3 times a week and I'm excited to see what its growth will be when it starts to grow.