Today was my third day of cube training, and it was "Heavy" deadlift day. I've learned that I need to tweak my numbers a bit and so I may repeat the first week of Cube Method next week. I was calculating everything too heavy and this explains why I felt like death after bench and squat sessions! I didn't log those here so it will be nice to start fresh.
However, I will say, I am struggling with the idea that this is "heavy" day when my max is currently around 365#. 275 lbs just feels so light for sets of 2. But I have talked to my girl Becca and she gave me some good advice to increase as I go through my working sets until it feels comfortably challenging and I'm still able to keep form. I will do this next week.
Finished my training with some tire flips of this HUGE a$$ tire that looked pretty intimidating. It ended up being way easier than expected.
Warmup:
Training:
Block Pulls 4"
Warmup Sets:
95 x 5
135 x 5 (plus 5 reps of sumo)
185 x 3 (plus 3reps of sumo)
225 x 3 (plus 3 sumo)
Work Sets:
275 x 2 reps for 5 sets
Snatch Deadlifts
225# - 2 sets of 8
Used straps on these. They were challenging but effective. I was thankful for straps. :-)
Shrugs
70# for 20 reps using trap bar
120# for 20 reps - trap bar
45# for 20 reps - barbell
Stiff Leg Deads
70 # for 10 reps trap bar
120# for 10 reps trap bar
Block Pulls 275# Sets of 2
Snatch Deads - Accessories - 225# sets of 8
