Train to Maintain

Nothing exciting to report this time. It was a solid, strong cycle with no improvements to one-rep maxes (except in the front squat).

On squats, deadlifts, and seated overhead presses, I went for poundages I was 100% confident with. The back squat max felt just right, and I might have been good for another 2.5-5 lbs. in the seated press and deadlift. But no regrets either way.

I attempted a small PR on the bench press with 442.5 lbs. and failed that lift. My flat bench press has been going really well - I hit 405 lbs. for 4 ugly reps, and 410 lbs. x 3, so was hoping for a new PR. Reduced the bar to 430 lbs. and nailed it no problem.

I might stay at the same back squat weight for singles for a few more training cycles. Will try to gradually creep my deadlift weight back to 600ish lbs. But I'm also quite happy keeping the pull where it is for now, and focusing more on presses.

Managed a small PR on front squats, but it was very slow and grindy. My front squat is still lagging behind my bench press.

Squat 505x2 - 545x1 - 585 lbs. x 1

Front Squat 405 x 1 - 425 x 1 (PR)

Standing overhead press 210 lbs. x 2

Seated overhead press 300 lbs. x 1

Deadlift 505 - 555 - 585 lbs. x 1

Bench press 365x2 - 405x1 - 430 lbs. x 1

Incline bench press 375 lbs. x 1, followed by 315 lbs. x 8

Bodyweight was 211 lbs. this morning, and that's the heaviest I've been all week.