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First time on the weights in a year or two, can’t quite remember. They’ve got a half decent gym at the climbing wall so figured I’d give it another shot.
Managed 100kg squat for a single but my thighs seem to hurt instantly once I start squatting. Like instant doms, lol. I had the same thing last time round, no idea why. Benched 80 for a single but didn’t fancy pushing it any further as they don’t have 2.5kg plates so would have had to go for 90 which I didn’t fancy. Was going to leave it at that but then bumped into a guy I know who convinced me to join him and his pals for some deadlifts. Wanted to pull 150, which I managed, then was egged on to pull 160. Felt clean enough and probably good for 170 but I was keen to bow out gracefully and uninjured so I stopped there.
Did all of it beltless and reckon I’m going to sack off the belt for now, I’m only really keen to lift to keep my body in decent shape as the new job is physical. Lots of humping heavy gear around, so having a decent strength base and some conditioning definitely wouldn’t hurt.
Also, I believe I am going to be entirely incapacitated all weekend. RIP my legs/body/entire being.