A Random PR

Yesterday marked the beginning of the 6th week of my Texas Method strength cycle and typically Monday's are pretty tough workouts.

I started off squatting 280# for 5x5. The squats were not very challenging although as I am writing this today I am pretty sore from them. It's crazy how adaptation works. A few months ago when I was attempting this weight for a 5 set for the first time you'd think I was dying by how much I was grunting, screaming and gasping for air as I did this weight. Now it's pretty much a breeze. Through adaptation you get stronger and the only way to adapt is to frequently subject your body to increasing amounts stress. Take away lesson: lift heavy and lift frequently.

Overhead presses were also performed at 147 for 5x5. These were pretty relaxed and I probably took more time in between sets than I should have because I was helping coach some snatching in a group class.

Clean pulls were at 250# for 1x5. One one of the clean pulls I pulled pretty hard and ended up "accidentally" pulling under and power cleaning it for a matched PR.

Shocked at how easy it felt I decided to go for 255# for a PR. I ended up cleaning 255# and fighting hard to stand up but eventually I was successful. Too bad I didn't catch it on video. I wasn't even warming up for a max effort lift or had it programmed and I PR'd. Mind = blown.

Clearly the strength cycle has done its purpose. I'm eagerly anticipating weightlifting training and seeing my full potential.