7/1/13; 9000-1200hrs; Bishan Gym
Mood
Before: Oh no here we go again. Still felt fluish in the
morning. But I was going to squat and the only thing that would stop me was me
passing out in the rack. Life happens.
During: Felt great. Must have been one of my best training
sessions by far.
After: Looking forward to 531 OHP tomorrow and finishing
smolov.
Training
Warm up: Did the shoulder savers warm up as usual before
moving onto warm up squat sets. No shoulder pain or forearm pain. Managed to
get flexible enough for the bar to get in place pretty quick.
Work sets: Took a much longer rest for the first 3 sets, 15
minutes thereabouts. My goal was to finish the training session safely and
properly, and I’m proud to say that my goal was accomplished. The weight felt surprisingly
light and the bar was sitting right in place. Hit depth, was explosive out of
the hole. Focused on staying tight throughout. This has been my easiest 4 sets
of 9 reps. The best part was no forearm pain and the flu somehow went away.
Assistance: 4 sets of 10 reps for the hanging leg raise
using bodyweight. 4 sets of 20 reps for the 45 degree side bends and back
extensions on the back extension machine using bodyweight only. Got a really
good pump in my lower back and hams. Didn’t brisk walk today. Will make it up
tomorrow especially if I’m feeling sore.
Miscellaneous
The attitude you carry is important. Starting this morning
when I woke up, I just knew I had to train no matter what. Going into the gym,
I got myself focused, started warming up and things just went great from there.
It’s amazing what having the right attitude does. Looking ahead, this is the
last training week and I want to make the most out of it. To train the hardest,
to grind and strain each and every day.
Diet
Preworkout/breakfast: 2 scoops protein, creatine, 4 eggs and
2 slices of white bread. 1 cup kopi o kosong ti loh before hitting the gym.
Postworkout/lunch: 1 scoop protein, Indian buffet. Lots of
chicken, curry, briyani rice, naan and papaya. Fantastic bloat going on.
Dinner: Some rice, stewed pig trotters and intestines. Didn’t
feel too hungry. 1 big and 1 small orange. Don’t see the significance of
listing that but there it is.
Supper: 2 scoops protein and 1 scoop full cream milk powder.
