Smolov:
5x5 @ 135
Results: Failed 3 out of 5 sets on third rep, only completed 2 sets
Thoughts: [Insert Explicit Word Here]. I don't understand how I can get 5 sets of 7 reps at 130 but cant get more than two sets of 5 at 135 without failure. I was supposed to do 7 sets of 5 but I had to stop because it wasn't worth hurting myself and I ran out of time. Every time I failed a set I would clean it back up (taking off some weight), rack it and finish the set so I could get something out of it. There could be a couple reasons behind my failure. I was lifting on an empty stomach or I was just too sore or I'm fighting a cold and bacterial infection in my finger. Regardless, I'm freaking upset. I REALLY need someone to spot me.. I feel like I could have gotten those reps if I had just had someone behind me to help me out a little and give me some confidence. I just hate excuses!
So now what.
Does this mean I quit? Hell no. This is where I modify. So here is my new schedule and hopefully I will have more success. Thanks to my awesome coach/friend dan for helping me figure this out. I'm dropping it down ten pounds and I will definitely still get a lot of it.
I rested up this weekend and now I'm ready to get at it on Monday. I will get through this!
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