Strength log for Tuesday, May 13th

Put the knee to the test today at the Y,

Decided to go for a new 1 rep max back squat.  If I failed, ease off for reps, if I made it, call it a day.

Worked up through 95#, 135#, 185# and 225#,  started singles at 245#, then 265# (current record).

My buddy Rob gave me a spot at 275# and it went up very nicely, I guess having him there increased my confidence.

So I had to try 285#. 

3 inches.  Not much, but I got stuck and Rob helped me for 3 whole inches and I was able to take it the rest of the way. Funny how that works.

So 275# new PR! Woot!

Progress update of revised weightlifting goals. Derived from intermediate level for my body weight (at the time the goals were set!) at www.exrx.net

New Back Squat PR. 

Lift / target weight / current PR
Bench / 190lbs / 205lbs Apr 18, 2014 (up from 195lbs) !!!!!!
Dead Lift / 300lbs / 300lbs Jan 22, 2014 (up from 285lbs) !!!!!
Press / 130lbs / 130lbs Mar 7, 2014 (up from 125lbs) !!!!!!
Power Clean / 185lbs / 185lbs Dec 30, 2013 (up from 175lbs) !!!!!!
Power snatch / 140lbs / 125lbs Mar, 27, 2014 (up from 115lbs)
Back Squat / 255lbs / 275lbs May 13, 2014 (up from 265lbs) !!!!!

Other lift PRs:
Front Squat 235# (up from 215#) May 7, 2014
Push Press: 175# (up from 165#) Feb 18, 2014
Clean: 185# (up from 180#) Dec 23, 2013
Jerk: 185# (up from 180#) Oct 30, 2013
Snatch: 130# July 22, 2013
Clean and Jerk: 175# July 24, 2013
Overhead squat: 115# April 10th, 2014