Madcows 5x5 - Week 7, Day 2

SQUAT

Barx10

40kgx5

70kgx5

80kgx5

90kgx5

90kgx5

NOTES: Need to remember that in weightlifting shoes I need to sit back even more to activate my posterior chain.

OVERHEAD PRESS

Barx10

40kgx5

47.5kgx5

55kgx5

62.5kgx5 PR

OHP - 62.5kgx5 @75kg

NOTES: This was a battle, I loved it because the overhead press is somehow more symbolic of triumph over the weights than any other exercise I do.

DEADLIFT

60kgx5

80kgx5

100kgx5

120kgx5

137.5kgx5 

 Deadlift - 137.5kgx5 @75kg

NOTES: This was not as hard as I thought it would be. The issue was that the shoes made my normal deadlift height feel more like a deficit deadlift; also it made me forget to stand over the bar properly until the last two sets. 

DB ROWS

41kgx8

41kgx8 PR

41kgx8 PR

NOTES: These went well, got the reps I planned to. I am feeling stronger on this exercise every time I do it, which I realise is the aim but it surprises me each workout I do them and they still feel controlled. 

WORKOUT NOTES: Absolutely awesome workout, I was really focused and came away with a great PR, and next week is an equal deadlift PR>