Tough deadlift session

- Deadlift: 140/308 x 2, 160/353 x 2, 170/375 x 2, 180/397 x 2, 190/419 x 4 x 1, 140/308 x 10
- Weighted Pull Up: 25/55 x 3 x 6
- DB Row: 27/60 x 3 x 12
- Conditioning: Prowler x 12 x 20m trips with 163lb in 10:00 (alternating high/low handles)



This was a pretty tough deadlift session. It was the second last week on Steel’s TLA progression before I attempt a new 1RM next week. The first single with 420 was okay, the second a little slow to lockout, the third the fastest and the fourth not too bad. At this stage I will consider it a victory if I can hit 200kg/440lbs next week as, even though this was my estimated 1RM that I am supposed to exceed by 5%, I have never actually pulled any heavier than what I did today. And if I can hit anything above 200kg it will be a HUGE bonus. If I do only end up pulling 200kg next week, I will simply run through the progression again using 200kg as my 1RM for the second time and then expect to actually beat that by 5 or 10 pounds, like I was supposed to this cycle.

I had planned on doing a few sets with the safety squat bar but my back was pretty fried so I played it smart and gave it a miss.