Food is Fuel

     Back at the deads today to work off some of the Easter treats. It was a fairly good night. Here's what got moved:

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DEADS:

111lb x10

155lb x10

199lb x5

245lb x2

219lb x3

219lb x4

219lb x5

GOOD MORNINGS:

111lb x10

133lb x5, x5

(111lb x10) 2x

OPEN CABLE ROW:

Single / Single / Double

(40lb x10 / 40lb x10 / 70lb x10) 3x

LAT PRAYERS:

(35lb x10) 2x

(40lb x5) 2x

FACE PULLS:

30lb x10

35lb x8

40lb x6

45lb x3

CHEST PULLS:

35lb x10

40lb x8

45lb x6

50lb x3

BACK RAISES:

Body Weight Twists x8 ea. side

Weighted Raise (no twist)

10lb x8

25lb x8

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     For the most part, I'm happy with what I did. I'm a little disappointed that I could only get 2 reps at 245lb. I was trying for at least one more set, but it didn't happen. The 5 reps at 219lb is still a PR for me though, so how can I complain?

     Today is a perfect example of what happens when you simply don't eat enough. I didn't eat poorly today - I made good choices and all, but I didn't eat nearly enough before hitting the gym. My body didn't have the fuel to push through that heavy weight. Tomorrow, I"ll make sure to eat more during the day. 

     We tried out the new Texas bar that the Y got in. It definitely gives a better grip. I already had some decent callouses built up on my paws, but that bar - whew....it's got some teeth. My hands are a wee bit tender right now, but I think I like the extra knurling. It may be my go-to bar for deads. I'm still waiting for the safety squat bar to show up! I'm hoping it wasn't all just a big tease. 

     Welp, my belly is full now from dinner, and yes, I'm about to go have some leftover Easter cake that I made. I mean, I can't let it go to waste now, can I?