Deadlift night tonight, week 1 of the Nationals peaking template. Therefore it was knuckle down for 3x8 at 75% and no I didn't enjoy it at all!
Given we are 5-6 weeks out I am in soft suit and using the Texas and Eleiko plates to replicate as much as possible the meet conditions. I ground out the reps and sets and while I started of slow it felt just about the right level of intensity. I am keen not to overreach too early in the last 5 weeks, so limited the assistance work tonight.
A few of the other lads were in tonight but a much more sedate session than squats on Monday. Everyone is feeling quietly confident for Nats and it looks like our team will be 8 deep. Unfortunately a few of the guys have uni and or travel commitments which will preclude their attendance but we are still fielding a decent tea,
I was on the Pro raw forums last night catching up on the plans for Nationals. It looks like a massive event (180 lifters) with fantastic facilities. Looking at some of the 75kg guys it appears they will probably be squatting my total, regardless I can't wait to get over there!
The key for me is to stay healthy, States really beat me up. A week and a half later glutes and legs have finally settled down but damn my PB squat really worked over the core. I have a real tender spot on the ribs so I am going to have to get tight and do some core work to shore things up over the next month.
Ok time to get a post workout feast into me till next time...
Stay Strong
Thomo
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