Today I marked commencement of my preparation for the GPC qualifier in May. I have decided to go hard at the qualifier, more due to paranoia that work is somehow going to be crazy busy and I wont be able to attend Nationals (fingers crossed).
Still feeling banged up from my illness from last week but it's starting to become apparent to me that much of my training issues stem from lack of sleep due to my work commitments. Typically I average about 5-6 hours a night which is woeful compared to what I need given the stuff I do on a daily basis for work let alone training. Trying to make some changes to fix this at least 3-4 nights a week, though sometimes life just gets in the way.
Tonight was easy 3x10 deads at 55% followed by assistance for bench. Last year I followed a basic 3 day a week preparation however this year I have benefited from squatting and benching twice a week which has helped me work on technique. I am still learning and feel that I really need to practise technique and 1 day a week on the big lifts doesn't allow this. Therefore I am running 5x3 or 5x5 sessions on alternate days to keep the frequency and volume up on the 3 lifts.
The powerlifting team looks like it is coming along nicely once everyone can work out what federations they are lifting in. Hopefully a few of the lads will see the light and kick onto GPC: they really are fantastically run competitions.
Overall the session felt good tonight. In and out in an hour, so plenty of rest tonight and ready for the long weekend.
Stay Strong
Thomo
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