07/14 Shanker 5 Sets Method Lower 2

Deadlift
135x10
225x10
275x8
315x6
365x4

405x5
405x5
405x5
405x5
405xPOP. FUCK.

yes, there was a tiny little pop in my lower back. Nothing seized up, no spasms, but when something goes pop you drop the weight and don't touch it again. When I tweaked my back in April I went down like I got shot, but here I just dropped the weight (from knee height) and stood there for a few seconds. Walked around cursing for a bit, but I felt fine 5 minutes later, albeit a little stiff when in my DL stance. Tested 315 for 1 which came up easy but tight. Rested for a bit, foam rolled, stretched back out and felt ok.

Pause Squats (done with extreme caution when warming up, felt no ill effects, so went ahead with it)
45x10
95x8
135x5
185x5
225x5

240x5
240x5
240x5
240x5
240x5
(no problems, save a little tightness...)

core stuff.

Alright, I'm literally sitting in my bath tub filled with ice right now, stretch this thing out thoroughly and knock on any wood like surface.

Hurr.

As a side note, I have discovered the perfect dessert (yes, for after my chocolate chip pancakes.)
Bacon dipped in something sweet.
No kidding, so far I've tried chocolate and honey. Next on the list are butterscotch and caramel.
I'm also thinking of using it as a topping on a sundae. Will inform as discoveries continue...