Just wanted to put this somewhere so I won't lose it. Having some shoulder problems so thought it would be a good time to try Smolov. Been reading about it for while and thought while I rest up why not give it a go and take a break from Westside. Plus with gas the way it is to go to my gym it is like $20 in gas. So am at a closer gym just squating for the next few weeks. I may just run the base meso cycle but may go all the way through depends if my shoulder feels good and what the Dr. says next week. I won't be doing any other lifts as of right now. Unless I can figure out some stuff that won't bother my shoulder but don't think it's going to happen. If at anytime my shoudler starts to hurt I am going to stop but so far squats haven't bothered my shoulder. Also if Dr. says not to lift at all will stop as well (Although I hope this isn't the case but my health is first). I will also be eating at a slight bulk. Around 3800-4000 calories a day. not always clean.
Background:
Lifting for just under 3 years
Got into powerlifting after taking a few months off last September.
Joined a gym that does Westside and got even more serious about it in Feb.
Did my first meet in March and Totaled 1300 RAW at 198.
Currently at 198-200.
Big three:
Bench - currently I don't know with my shoulder did 300 (comp) at meet but have been up to 350 (gym)
Squat 445(gym) RAW, 480 (comp) in wraps
DL- 520 (comp)
GOAL: Break 500lbs in Wraps after Meso cycle
I used 10% less than my 445 max and did a 80% squat week last week.
Day 1: Meso Cycle
4x9 at 280.
I took about 3-5 minutes between each set. Actually felt good. It has been a long time since I've done anything over 225 for more than 5 reps. Usually warm up with 135 for 8 then everything else to a max of 5 reps. Felt a little bit like I was going to puke by the last set but I easily could have done 2 more sets. Spent about 10 minutes foam rolling after that with a little stretching.
Background:
Lifting for just under 3 years
Got into powerlifting after taking a few months off last September.
Joined a gym that does Westside and got even more serious about it in Feb.
Did my first meet in March and Totaled 1300 RAW at 198.
Currently at 198-200.
Big three:
Bench - currently I don't know with my shoulder did 300 (comp) at meet but have been up to 350 (gym)
Squat 445(gym) RAW, 480 (comp) in wraps
DL- 520 (comp)
GOAL: Break 500lbs in Wraps after Meso cycle
I used 10% less than my 445 max and did a 80% squat week last week.
Day 1: Meso Cycle
4x9 at 280.
I took about 3-5 minutes between each set. Actually felt good. It has been a long time since I've done anything over 225 for more than 5 reps. Usually warm up with 135 for 8 then everything else to a max of 5 reps. Felt a little bit like I was going to puke by the last set but I easily could have done 2 more sets. Spent about 10 minutes foam rolling after that with a little stretching.