Tuesday 7.23.13

I'm testing my maxes in 8 different lifts over the next two days to start a new training cycle when I get back from the CrossFit Games next week.  Today I tested the following:

Clean:
- 285

I tried 295 but my technique was too off.  A combination of a pulled hamstring and not cleaning heavy in over a year made it almost impossible.  The weight felt light but my I just need to work this lift more often.

Back Squat:
- 450

Last time I maxed out I only got 420.  I felt like I had 20-30 more pounds in the tank but I had no spotters and didn't want to push it.  I'll take the 30 lbs gain from last time, especially with the injury.

Shoulder Press:
- 215

Last time was 220.  I hate this lift.  It goes up, I lose weight and it goes down.  I can never seem to make some solid progress and keep it.

Deadlift:
- 495

I failed at 545.  The hamstring got me again.  495 felt easy, didn't even need a belt, but 3-4 inches off the ground my hamstring felt very iffy so I gave up on the lift and called it a day.