New Year, New PR!

     It feels like forever since we were in the gym. I had intentions of working out last week, but it didn't happen. Needless to say, there was no way that I was missing today. I decided to switch back to my original program. Conjugate is a proven method, but it was getting to the point that I just didn't have the equipment needed for the variations. So it's back to our original 4 day split and I'm OK with that. All that being said, here's what got done tonight:

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DEADLIFTS:

111lb x12 - touch & go / speed

155lb x10 - touch & go / speed

177lb x8

(221lb x2) 2x

LANDMINE ROWS:

Bar x12 ea.

67lb x10 ea.

89lb x5 ea.

BARBELL RDL:

(133lb x6) 2x

133lb x5

*My grip was definitely toasted by this point. 

BACK EXTENSION W/TWIST:

(5x ea. side) 2x

LAT PULLDOWNS:

(wide grip)

85lb x10

85lb x8

85lb x7

CABLE ROWS:

(open row attachment)

100lb x5

70lb x6

55lb x10

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     I'm very proud of my work tonight. I have never gotten doubles at that weight. It wasn't too long ago that I couldn't even get a single at 221lb, let alone a second. My grip is surely weak, but if I keep hitting those heavy weights, it'll get better. I also got some PR's on those landmine rows. I know they're a minor thing, but when we first started going to the gym, I tried them and could barely hold onto the bar. Now I'm adding decent weight. I was actually not expecting much because as I look back into my notes, I haven't been doing much deadlifting and I don't know why that happened. It was a boost that was much needed tonight. 

     We've started tracking our macros again. Our eating has been out of control and while my weight hasn't gone up, it also has not gone down; not even a pound. I downloaded a free app and it's making it a bit less laborious. It's still extra work, but totally worth it. I've been tracking for a few days now and I'm not getting enough calories or protein, but I'm eating too much fat. At least now it's right in front of my face and I can't bullshit myself anymore. 

     I feel like we're on the right track. There's still lots of adjustments to make but we'll get there, I have no doubt. This new year is off to a solid start.