You go down, you get back up. It’s simple… maybe not easy tho.

Wendler 5/3/1 program, cycle 25, week 3

• Work Set – Squat (working max: 310#)
  • 45 x 5
  • 45 x 5
  • 125 x 5
  • 155 x 5
  • 190 x 3
  • 235 x 5
  • 265 x 3
  • 300 x 2 (PR)
• Leg Press
  • 135 x 15
  • 225 x 12
  • 315 x 10
  • 225 x 10
  • 135 x 10
• Leg Curls
  • 45 x 12 x 4
• Crunches
  • BW x 15
  • BW x 12
  • BW x 8
• Foam Rolling

I did 300# last time, and just told myself… you did it for 1 rep, today you’ll do it for 2.

And 2 I did.

I felt like I could have done a third, but the plan was 2 and to put everything into those 2. And it happened.

I cannot deny this gets into scary territory for me. But I keep telling myself that 230 used to slay me, but today 235 was just part of my work up. Plus, the reps were no big deal. Stay upright, stay tight, big air, and just push like hell. Push. Push. Push. No problem. 265 without a belt was even fine. Sure it’s feels heavy, but that doesn’t mean it’s hard or impossible.

And so 300 wasn’t that big a deal. Still kinda intimidated me, but away I went. It’s just a number.

Yes, I’m going to try 3 wheels before the year is over. Next cycle will go up 10#, so technically that’s 310 on my 5/3/1 week next cycle, so why not do it for 1 rep then Joker Set it to 315, y’know?

Leg press was a fast pyramid. Put plates on, reps, stand up and add/remove plates, reps, and just keep going with minimal rest. That was killer. I do think the emphasis on my quads with my assistance work is paying off.

It was a reasonable day. I’m happy and looking forward to the rest of the 5/3/1 week and the next cycle starting immediately after (no deload).