Wed Oct 13 2010 - Deadlift
Shawna and I went in to deadlift. First, we trained William on his deadlift, then we sewed up our suits to be tighter to compensate for not wearing briefs in the CPA push/pull in Sherbrooke October 24. We made Shawna's suit almost 4 inches tighter in the hips and left the legs wide. Mine I took in 3 to four inches, but will take it in some more, went on too easy.
My goal was to come in and do a max deadlift of 585 lbs, missed it on Saturday, so wanted to go at it again today. I listened to Leo Tilli's advice and ate more food, but will eat more for the next time.
135 lbs x 3 reps raw
225 lbs x 1 raw
405 lbs x 1 suit and belt
500 x 1 - flew easier than ever
585 miss - up to the knees fast, looked like I was going to get it, but it got out in front of me and I felt the shoulders being pulled too hard.
585 miss - up to the knees again but better form, pushed my stomach out and felt better, just ran out of steam.
495 x 1 - did it for form, but it felt very heavy this time.
I was not mad this time, felt content with what I did, then later was more disappointed. I am confident if I listen to Leo and eat more, which I will, then this weight will fly at the meet.
The BIG SUCCESS was Shawna's incredible deadlifts. Shawna had only gotten 275 lbs twice before and with quite a struggle. She is entering a head space of focus and determination which is amazing to see. She picked up 275 easy, then went on to 300 which she has missed badly twice before. 300 was smooth and perfecct. Then, we talked about whether she wanted to be done and go home with her success or go and try 315 lbs ( she had tried it last week and it didn't move off the floor). She took some time thought about it and said "yes". This is where she made her lift, she decided to do it. 315 went up smooth and perfect again, unbelievable. My first thought was how far can she go. She was thrilled and couldn't believe that she actually got it. This was one of those moments that we all experience in our lifting, a big milestone where we get something we thought we would not get for a long time and it takes time to sink in. I was very happy for her.
