Here's my DF 5 x 5, modified

[Jim Ouini]

Thanks. I only count if it's strict. I was thinking about this at the gym and figured my max is around 260, no dip and dive and pulling the bar to the stomach.

But in the interests of increasing workload I allow myself some breaks in form

 

[nelmsjer]

Nice deal on your bench, Jim...congrats!

 

[Jim Ouini]

Thanks. I've said this before but thank goodness I found 5 x 5. I used to do a lot of db stuff and got decent at it but bench is something I never really concentrated on. And the few times I did I wouldn't even touch my chest So 5 x 5 and Korte forced me to get better at it.

BTW, congrats back at ya on that 455 dead

 

[nelmsjer]

Ha! THANK YOU.... However! I only THOUGHT my freaking deads were good until I saw that you were doing RDL with more weight!!! I'm just getting into the forums here, so you are literally the first guy I've seen doing that much on those. I rarely compare myself with people, but this is one case where the first thing across my mind was "Dear Loooooord!"

Anyway, question for you: what is holding you back on the squat? Don't take my question offensively, please, but you have a serious difference between your deadlift and your squat, and I'm just curious if you know the reason why or have some history to share. Just curious, and again...no offense intended.

 

[blut wump]

Nice work on the bench. Congrats on the PR

 

[Jim Ouini]

Thanks BW, much appreciated. I haven't been able to put one of those cool (PR) thingies next to a lift in a while.

nelms: Good question, and none taken since my squat is offensive Well to be honest I'm not sure what's holding it back. The switch from wider stance parallel squats to full squatting is taking longer than expected. My 1RM is ~325-335. I do get some knee pain occasionally, originally due to bad form, most recently due to a messed up front squat I think.

In any case, it's coming along I suppose, my goal by the end of the year is to hit 365 full squat.

The other thing is that my dead may just be ahead of my other lifts, since my they aren't all that great now that I think about it, heh.

 

[nelmsjer]

Jim, you must be utilizing a different calendar, because I'm not going to accept a 30-40 lb. max squat gain over the next 11.5 months. Eat, my friend, recover, and keep squatting!

 

[blut wump]

Do you think he's being a wuss? C'mon, Jim, 4 plates or bust. You can wear a belt.

 

[Jim Ouini]

No, no...no Hail Mary's. I'm just going to chip away, get my offensive line dominating the line of scrimmage and try to keep the ball moving down the field

 

[Jim Ouini]

Week 9 Day 2

Romanian DL
bar x 8
135 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 1
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 1
435 x 1
465 x 2 x 3
475 x 2

465 felt better than 455 last week. Was going to repeat it but my buddy showed up so I decided to push it a bit. Then I went for 475 and only got 2 reps, felt like I was slumping a little.

I'll post some vids in a bit.

OHP
bar x 2 x 5
95 x 2
115 x 1
145 x 3 x 3

Repeated 145, forgot to go up. Oh well, no wonder they weren't so bad.

Chinups, shoulder width
50 x 3 x 3

Not bad, elbow felt good for some reason so I was able to power it up. No wiggling, kicking or screaming.

Dips
90 x 2 x 8, 1 x 6 (failed)

Tri's started to give out on 3rd set.

Overall: Happy with RDL's and chins. Snafu on the OHP weight but it's coming along considering no leg drive. I like this Wed workout after you drop the squat