Test Day

Testing for a 8-12 rep max on bench press and front squat.

The BP test is a bit complicated since my most recent cycle was all narrow grip.  To warmup and to get used to a normal grip, I did:

135 lb, narrow: 1
135 x 1 inch wider, 2
135 x middle of knurling, x 3
135 x pinkies on the rings x 4
135 x ring fingers on the rings x 5

So far, so good, and I will keep ring fingers on the rings as my competition grip - wider feels weaker to me.

145 x 5 - started fast, were slower by the end

With spotters:

155 x 8


FSQ

135 x 1, 2 - feeling rusty, not feeling tight at all, 5 - better

145 x 2 - enough

160 x 3 - nervous system tired (from BP, I presume), decided not to do more, will just go with 155 on _both_ lifts for next cycle.


Finish w/ 32 kg x 20 2-hand swings - felt good: posture good, pushing through feet, explosive.

Onward and Upward