CFDC (Squat cycle: 15 of 16)
Squat 3 x 1 @ 100%
285# (with belt)
Then, complete 5 rounds of:
7 kettlebell "power" swings
7 partner-assisted leg raises
Notes: Well, there's some good news and bad news. First the good news. I handled 285# for three singles without much of a problem. The weight was definitely heavy, but there was never any doubt. I've now made it through the entire squat cycle without failing. My number may have been on the high end to start, but I was able to get away with it. Now the bad news. My arms were in terrible pain after the squats. I felt tight in the chest, shoulders, and lats, and it made it difficult to rack the bar on my back. I was creating a ton of torque against the bar, but it was probably too much for my shoulders. Need to address this problem this week so it doesn't impact my 1 RM attempt. Now, there's only one thing left to do on this squat cycle, and that's establish a new 1 RM. My plan is to hit 100% (285#), then go for 105% (300#) and 110% (315#). That would be a 30-pound PR, and I'd be very happy with it. Better start eating and stretching!
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