Chris - 4/27 and 5/1

4/27:
Squat (unbelted):
245x5; 245x5; 245x5

Bench Press:
Warmup: 45x5; 75x5; 95x4; 115x3; 135x2
155x5; 160x5; 165x3; 165x1
Still failing. I lose my arch very easily even across this tiny 5lb jump.

Deadlift:
Warmup: 135x5; 185x5; 235x4; 275x2; 315x1
355x2; 355x2
I almost did a 5th rep but it was rounded and I didn't lock out.

Dips:
Warmup: +0x6; +25x4
+47.5x5; +47.5x5
No comment.

Pullups:
+0x5; +0x5; +0x5; +0x5

Shanker thinks my upper back might be weak. Hmm.


5/1:
Squat (belted):
Warmup: 135x5; 185x4; 225x3; 265x2
310x5; 310x5; 310x5
I used Frank's belt. Still hard, but at least I got through it.

Military Press:
Warmup: 45x5; 70x4; 90x3
110x4; 110x4; 110x4; 110x3
Getting closer. Still not reaching 5, though.

Bent-over Rows:
Warmup: 45x5; 95x5; 125x4; 155x3
180x4; 180x5; 180x4
Retrying next time.

Pullups:
+0x8; +0x8; +0x8
My shoulder got tweaked and pullups were less painful than chinups so I did these instead.

I think it's about time I get a belt... with Frank's belt (a small), I use the 4th loosest hole, whereas with Shanker's (a medium), I'm at about the third tightest hole. I'm not sure if my waist can get smaller, but then again I'm not sure if it'll get much bigger either.

In addition, I think I've very much hit a sticking point across all of my lifts (at least, while I'm unbelted...) I wonder if I should introduce some variety in my routine.