Books and Fitness: The last week of August

Analysis at bottom

I’ve decided to go to the gym only four days a week and not six, starting next week. I’m starting to feel burned out, and when I go to the gym I only complete the bare minimum. Hopefully by toning things down I’ll improve.

I read nothing this week. Didn’t really feel like it, and I had podcasts to listen to instead.

Here’s the stats for this week.

Monday

• Bench day
  • New max 220lbs

Tuesday

• 10 mile bike ride
• Squat Day
  • New max 249lbs

Wednesday

• Deadlift day
  • No New Max. The gym was closed for repairs unexpectantly.

Thursday

• OHP day
  • New max 143lbs

Friday

• Bench press volume day

Saturday

• Skipped going. I’m feeling burned out, and I had other things to do today.

 

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Analysis

Here are my theoretical 1RMs from last week:

• Bench: 203lbs
• Squats: 231lbs
• Deads: 299lbs
• Overheads: 138lbs

Here are this week’s 1RM:

• Bench: 220lbs
• Squats: 249lbs
• Deads: 299lbs
• Overheads: 145lbs

I’m hoping that by lowering the number of days I go to the gym I’ll be able to focus more and given them my all. Right now I’m feeling in slightly rough shape. My body and muscles feel find; however my hands (as always) are in pain and need medication. Maybe by toning down the exercise some they’ll be able to recover.

Here are my theoretical all-time max 1RM from last year:

• Bench Press: 260 lbs (118kg)
• Squat: 316lbs (143kg)
• Deadlift: 366lbs (165 kg)
• Overhead Press: 171lbs (78kg)

I have a while to go before I get back my lost gains.