Pull+ Monday: Deadlifting Again

I HAVEN'T deadlifted in over six weeks. The hip complaint that stopped me from heading to the Arnolds this year has pretty much fixed itself, and now that it's good again I have confirmed my entry in the WASM qualifier, April 7th: two weeks away. One of the events is a 225 kilo standard bar deadlift for max reps in one minute. So for comp prep, tonight I did 10 reps in about 50 seconds, no straps, no belt. I quit before my grip failed... now I know where that point is, I may decide to use straps on the day. I should consider keeping my grip strength for the other pick and carry events.

Hit a few new personal records tonight also. I should be happier about this. Instead I'm planning the next session.

PULL+ Monday March 26th

stretch

Deadlifts:

75 kg x 10

125 kg x 5

175 kg x 3

225 kg x 10 no straps, no belt, no worries

Meadows rows (l&r):

60 kg x 3 x 8

HS seated rows (p/h):

60 kg x 3 x 10

Seated row machine (underhand):

full stack x 3 x 15 PR

Face-pulls:

plate 11 x 4 x 20 PR

super-set w/DB side raises (p/h):

10 kg x 4 x 10 PR

Cardio:

Assault bike 5 minutes @ +50 rpm