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Originally Posted by jd2b2006
Goals:
Below were my 5RMs when I started GSLP, and what my 5RM goals are by the end of the year:
Bench Press: 155/185
Check
7/24/13
Bench press: 185x5x2, 185x5
Kroc Rows: 80x17
Power Cleans EMOM: 135x1x2, 145x1x4
Deadlift: 305x5
It turns out that when you don't have a spotter around for bench, your testosterone must get jacked up. I don't have any other explanation for getting 5 reps on my last set. I waited around for a few minutes, but no one was available to spot me. With no one to save me, I cranked through the five reps easier than in the first two sets.
This was the first time when I have done Kroc rows that my grip loosened during the set. This must be the point then where grip strength comes in.
Typically, I find that I get stronger as I do power cleans. Today, I had to drop in a quarter squat just to get the last rep. I had trouble with my grip again. I normally put chalk on before doing deadlifts, but it looks like I should do it before power cleans.