Here's my Korte

[Jim Ouini]

Week 7 Day 1

Had a good night's sleep what with daylight savings time but sadly I still have a nasty cough and had some follow up dental work so the entire side of face was numb. At least it gave me a good excuse for drooling, I suppose

Squat
Bar x 2 x 5
135 x 2 x 3
195 x 3 x 3

Bench
Bar x 3 x 5 (N-S-W)
135 x 3 x 3 (N-S-W)
185 x 5 x 4 (N-S-W-N-S)

Nothing to report on either.

Dead
Bar x 10 (RDL)
135 x 5
225 x 1

Took a break here to go get a 'fitness bar'...my eating was way off today from my dentists appt and by the time I got to the gym I was missing some food in my stomach. I had energy but a big pit in my stomach, maybe from anticipation of the lift to come.

315 x 1
365 x 1 (felt heavy)
405 x 1 (felt easier than 365)
455 x 2 x 1

I had 450 down for 90% of goal - couldn't be bothered with two 10's and a 2.5 so I just slapped the 25 on. Anyway, first set felt really good, no hitches, nice and fast and snapped my hips. 2nd set was slower. I took 5 minutes rest, too, but to no avail.

Overall: happy with today's dead considering I wasn't feeling tip top...had done 455 before but using semi-sumo style and it wasn't nearly as fast as today. So now I'm starting to think maybe this Korte fella knows his stuff

 

[blut wump]

Congrats on the conventional-style PR.

If you feel happy with the workout then you'll be jubilant to hear that you were down for but a single single on the heavy lifts this week and next.

 

[Guinness5.0]

Damn dude! Nice work!

 

[Jim Ouini]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

If you feel happy with the workout then you'll be jubilant to hear that you were down for but a single single on the heavy lifts this week and next.

Just one 1 x 1 at 90-95%? That's no fun...

 

[blut wump]

You could look at it another way and conclude that your ability to do two singles indicates that the weight was less than your current 90% ability, Mr. Mothra.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Does it really work that way, though? Shouldn't one be able to do 2 singles at 90%? or even 2 at 100%, given adequate rest inbetween?

Also, I know Korte said to put 'gear' on...I haven't busted out the belt yet. Suggestion?

 

[Guinness5.0]

Also, I know Korte said to put 'gear' on...I haven't busted out the belt yet. Suggestion?

Sounds like neon pink fanny pack and bandana time to me. Always worth at least a rep PR...

 

[Jim Ouini]

Sounds like neon pink fanny pack and bandana time to me. Always worth at least a rep PR...

Oh that kinda gear. In that case I have it covered already. With my gray cotton biking shorts and Otomix I'm pretty much set.

 

[blut wump]

Does it really work that way, though? Shouldn't one be able to do 2 singles at 90%? or even 2 at 100%, given adequate rest inbetween?

Also, I know Korte said to put 'gear' on...I haven't busted out the belt yet. Suggestion?

I don't really know. For me 'adequate rest' can sometimes mean a day or so.

I've never worn a belt for a deadlift so have no idea what difference it might make for you. I know putting a belt on for squats is probably worth another 15-20lbs on the lift. Maybe you could save it for when your confidence goes as I was saving the mixed grip on my deadlift.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Yeah I was thinking of belting up next week for squat. I'm going to see how Friday feels.

As far as deading and a belt, I think I'll just go au natural til the very end. If I miss an attempt I may try it with the belt and see if that helps.