Before we get to the results of my morning session at Met-Rx, here is some news of the day:

News You Can Use

"Flush and Forget? That’s Not an Option"–headline, Baltimore Sun, July 20

and finally,

Isn’t There a Doctor in the House?

"Cheney to Be in Charge During Bush Colonoscopy"–headline, CNN.com, July 20

After taking off for 2 days to allow some more time to get rid of the sinus infection residual, I was ready again to lift.

I am doing a 16 week squat load progression to raise my numbers in the lift. The objective is to be able to do 2 sets of 3 reps of 285 lbs, which is currently my one rep max (1RM). What the new 1RM will be at the time remains to be seen (and perhaps guesstimated). I expect it to be well over 300#.

I did a lot of squats today. In the warm-ups, I did a total of 40 reps at between 45-65 lbs, including 10 reps of jumping squats.

From last week, I added a "dime" to the bar for 5 x 5 at 135 lbs and 5 x 5 at 85 lbs, where I stayed in the "hole" for a three count.

Between sets at 135, during the rest, i would do either 30 sit-ups or 30 push-ups.

I also was going to do some front squats but instead did more back squats-a 5 x 5 work set.
195/185/185/175/175.

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