Planned to be a very light day. But, wanted to try a new opener of 660 lbs (300 kgs) instead of opening with 700. Weights still felt heavy and I was shaking, but pushed through anyway. I know that even though it feels heavier, I am still strong. But, I am waiting for the magic day when the weight feel light....

145 x 10 knees hurt, nerves in quads gave out on a couple of reps

145 x 6 better but still giving out

145 x 6 ok, good now

225 x 6

full gear on now, straps down (canvas suit today)

425 x 3

straps up

505 x 3 almost to parallel

580 x 1

knee wraps on (sprayed them with stickem, really worked well)

660 x 1 waited for up call from Cheryl to make sure it was a good opener, felt heavy. looked easy in video

720 x 1 felt like a ton at the stand up, down to parallel, needed an inch more, stood back up but not as good as before.

I wasn't sure what to do today. Still feeling shaky and weaker from the heavy lifting and waiting to recover... but, I didn't want to lose the feeling of lifting the heavy weights. So, I didn't listen to my own advice or resting and went heavier and pretended to myself that it wasn't heavy. Actually, today on Monday, I don't feel nearly as badly beat up from squatting as I do normally, so it may have been just right.

Looking forward to the coming week with Al Mehan flying in Wed to train with us. Going to be a big PR week for everyone!!!