Blut Wump - Korte 3x3

[blut wump]

I got the 140Kg for two easy singles. I think that equals my old PR so I could argue that that's a PR on sets at that weight.

I kind of bounced at the bottom on the first set and came up very quickly, mostly due to fear of failing. On the second single I made a deliberate effort to get a solid touchdown at the bottom with a momentary pause and still came up briskly. All in all, it's now just another weight that I'm passing through.

Edit:
In case it's not clear, this was for ATF Squats. Bench for three plates on Friday.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Awesome congrats. Sounds like you were toying with the weight. When you can pause at the bottom and look around that's usually how I think of it

I wonder if getting rid of deadlifting is 'really really deloading'...

 

[blut wump]

I miss my deadlifts.

I'm not entirely convinced at the chiro's diagnosis of just a muscle spasm. I still have to be careful with that side. Not unduly so but I can't completely ignore it.

I did some GMs up to 90Kg x 5 for 3 sets and some Push Press but kept that light since I plan to go a little harder on that on Wednesday. It felt kind of sinful to be having workout variety. Losing the deads would certainly remove a huge strain that would have been on my CNS. I think I'd have coped but...

 

[anotherbutters]

3 plates! Congrats!

lol at feeling sinful

 

[blut wump]

Thanks. Just to be really clear, since I wasn't earlier. This was for ATF Squat. I think I could have taken the 150Kg today and saved a week in my pursuit of 160Kg.

It feels kind of bogus to continue this as my Korte thread but I see these workouts as realising my Korte gains which, I think, makes it appropriate despite failing the course.

 

[anotherbutters]

Sorry, I thought it was 3 plates on bench. I wondered when you said it matched a previous PR.

And if I thought about it, Wednesday is bench day for you. I guess I ought to wish you good luck for Wednesday then!

 

[blut wump]

I'm planning for it to be Friday. I felt some doms in my chest while doing Bench today so, rather than jeopardize my lift, I'll defer it to Friday. It also makes sense in that it'll be a full week from my last heavy Bench. I'm starting to feel paranoid about going heavyish on Push Press on Friday now in case it tires my triceps.

I think I'll just wrap myself in cotton wool and stay in bed until Friday.

 

[blut wump]

I failed the 140Kg Bench.

I almost had it, in fact, I was sure I had it. The bar came down smoothly and under control. It left my chest nicely and sailed through my sticking point. I cried "Yes!" in exultation and then the bar stopped and I had to be rescued.

I'm not sure whether I relaxed when I thought I had it or maybe I found a fresh sticking point. The Push Presses on Wednesday were probably a mistake. (and other spurious rationalizations)

I took a second attempt after a rest but the bar stuck at my usual sticking point.

I'll try again next week.

 

[Guinness5.0]

How's the mystery injury?

 

[blut wump]

It's improving but not healed.

Despite what the chiro said, I'm still convinced that it was a minor tear. There were spasms but they weren't the primary issue.

It only bothers me in situations where my arms are dangling in front of me when I'm in a stooped-over position. I'm still planning to allow six weeks for recovery.