2-20/9/20 / by Muhammad Amir Ayub

The dates in the title should tell you all you need to know about how the training week went.

My original intention for this training week was to test new training maxes as it appeared that the loss of strength would be long-term. Life, work, and illness however, derailed everything. The only training day where I did any additional accessory work was on the pullups day.

The plan for the next training week would be to train with the new 5/3/1 numbers for the deadlift and bench press. As regards to the squat and military press, the aim would be to test new maxes.

Deadlift:
DL - 157.5 kg, 177.5 kg (failed), 170 kg. Strained my pecs on the last single (a recurring theme for me when doing heavy DL’s)

Bench:
BP - 77.5 kg, 85 kg, 92.5 kg. Maybe I could’ve added more weight but I decided to play it safe

Squat: Was ill with a gastrointestinal ailment for almost a week prior, and did this session the day after there was no more diarrhea.
Squat - up to 5 x 90 kg x 3. I was so deconditioned to squat, such that I’m still sore today

Military Press: Pushed through despite being unable to even walk properly due to severe hamstring soreness from squatting
Pullups - 3 x 6, 1 x 5, 2 x 4, 4 x 3.
Standing DB Press - 7 x 16 kg x 5
Pushups - 3 x 10