Smolov Day 2, 5/3/1 Press, PU

Smolov Day 2

Back Squat
5x7x275#

5/3/1 Press Week 1
5x100#
5x115#
8x130# (PR?)

"Boring But Big" Assistance Work 5x10x75# Press



5x10 Chin ups


3x40x15# Neck Harness


COMMENTS

• General: Squat was once again manageable but not enjoyable by any means. I feel confident that the first week will progress by without any real danger of failing. First day of 5/3/1 press and I was very satisfied with how I felt afterwards and the overall design of the program. I will follow the "Boring but big" assitance which is basically 5x10 with the same movement after at a lighter weight and then some other type of assistance. I chose chinups today.
• Nutrition: Really good
• Body: Feeling good, just minor soreness in some areas
• Sleep: 8.5 hours
• Reflections: I went to the doctors today to get a few things checked out. I have stomach problems off and on that absolutely cripple me to the point where I often tear up and cannot breathe well. He concluded the stomach problems are a result of me having my appendix removed when I was in 5th grade and that it was a disease that I will live with forever which kind of sucks. The only way they could fix it is if it gets worse and ER surgery would be required. I also had my back checked out and he said that I've lost some range of motion and that's normal but he did note that my spine is a rare shape and told me that this shape is predisposed to suffering back injuries especially when lifting heavy things. He advised me to find a new hobby besides powerlifting... Something to think about I guess.