Today was pretty damn good.

Sleep proves itself yet again. I woke up earlier than usual (bathroom) and figured it was too early, but lay down and get another 45 minutes. I got another 90 minutes. Annoyed because I felt behind schedule for the day (and it hadn’t even started), but I know in the end my body needed it. It likely contributed to a good day in the gym.

Squats went up solid and fast every time. Going to bump up the weight for next week.

Deficit deads, I’m glad I dropped the weight. I’m able to focus more on technique and ensuring I really get down in the starting position and “squat the weight up” as the saying goes. I’ll stay at this weight for at least another 1-2 weeks to make sure I find the technique groove. But today felt good.

Just cannot complain with today.

Based upon Paul Carter’s Basebuilding

• Squats (model 1)
  • bar x 5
  • bar x 5
  • 145 x 5
  • 170 x 4
  • 200 x 3
  • 220 x 2
  • 250 x 1
  • 175 x 5
  • 175 x 5
  • 175 x 5
  • 175 x 5
  • 175 x 5
• Deficit Deadlift (model 1)
  • 275 x 3
  • 275 x 3
  • 275 x 3
  • 275 x 3
  • 275 x 3
• Leg Press
  • 165 x 20
  • 165 x 20