Wednesday, April 2nd - Deadlift triples, up to 270x3 and 275 for 3x1, reverse mixed grip discoveries

 02.04.2025

Nice day. Feeling okay. Nutrition and sleep good. Stuff not done - bothersome. Hurt, used and abused - not fully over it all. Faceless enemies in the fog, faceful enemies nearby.

Workout

Deadlift

20 for 10

70 for 8

120 for 5

160 for 5

200 for 3 - first three reps with a reverse mixed grip... It felt surprisingly comfortable!

230 for 3 - might be a mini PR with the reverse mixed grip... Something interesting is happening with my right forearm!

250 for 3 more difficult than I wish it was... First rep with straps, then I threw them down - it got better.

260 for 3 good, all without straps, this time not ripping skin - in better control

270 for 3 not great, but I did it without straps and without any noticeable bumps in the road, except for skin pain and the fact that I took pretty long between reps

And yeah, I gotta admit I had a lot of fun yesterday instead of keeping it on down low, preserving energy for today. Not that big of a deal, but next Tuesday I'd hope to avoid it.

275 for a set of 3 singles - yeah, it was a mess. First rep was a surprise - I didn't register how I grabbed it with a reverse mixed grip! The pull was okay until the lockout when the plates slid off way too far on the right side. A break, one more good rep, high belt, inflating like a straining balloon; then a fail which left me shaking, my abs cramping. Small break as I thought of what to do next until I felt like I *can* do one more - and I did it! It was a magnificent, nearly perfect rep, very smooth, although there was a sticking point I went through it easily and racked the bar. So yeah, I'm happy with it all overall. Might be a small PR in intensity, but I'm not sure.

Enjoyed music, had a large burger I made - felt good. Hands need cream now 😁 Really punished.

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