Ok so lets just say that 2010 was a complete write off in terms of training for me. After a couple of months of productive training and one Deadlift PR I got nailed with a a killer virus, work issues, moving house and then the arrival of junior.
This is not to say that I didn’t train but basically I didn’t make much progress!
2011 has started off a lot better and even though I’m still mega busy I’ve at least chiseled out time to train 3-4 days a week and am determined to use this year to build my highest levels of strength ever.
So far I’ve hit one all time PR of 137kg in the bench press (definitely my worst lift!) and have come within 8kg of my Squat PR by squatting 200kg and managed it without spotters, meaning that I reckon I’ve got even more in the tank.
I have learned that trying to mix high volume squat programs like Smolov with being a new parent is a no go as you tend to end up burnt out very quickly so my training is getting rejigged at the moment for maximum efficiency and this may lead to some new articles on how to achieve better results with less time in the gym.
Anyway Check out the video of my Bench PR and Squat (and before anyone moans I realise that it wouldn’t pass in a powerlifting meet and I need to learn to keep my butt on the bench).
Hope your training is off to killer start for 2011 too!