Tuesday 7th Feb (Back in the game)

Start of a new Cycle. This week is a test week to see how the back holds up. This will dictate the following 8 weeks. 

W1D1

Split Jerk 4rm;90% x 4 x 2sets - 75kg / 67.5kg

Push Press 5rm;90% x 5 x 2sets - 70kg / 62.5kg

Back Squat - 5rm;90% x 5 x 2sets 110kg / 100kg

Barbell Row - 5rm;90% x 5 x 2 70kg / 62.5kg

Hanging Leg Raise 3 x 10reps

Played around with starting with my elbows higher on the jerk (after watching donny shankle videos!!) and it made a big difference. This actually felt quite comfortable today, my shoulders didnt feel 'pinched' at all afterwards.

Push Press felt solid, bit more in the tank.

Squats felt strong. Really tried to attack the reps. I may have held back slightly in weight as my back wasnt feeling great coming into the session but it was fine afterwards. I was also trying out a new weights belt. Took a bit of getting used to but I think its going to stay.

Barbell row felt strong enough. I still suck at the hanging leg raises - I need a higher bar.

All in all good session - went a lot better than I would have said going into it.