PREPARATION DAY 2 (2012NOV14)

Front Squat:
20 x 3/3
45 x 3/3
75 x 3
95 x 3
115 x 3
125 x 3
140 x 3
145 x 3 = 158 1RM
120.5 x 5 @ 75% of 158
128.5 x 4 @ 80% of 158
136.5 x 3 @ 85% of 158

Clean Grip RDL:
120 x 3
130 x 3
140 x 3
150 x 3
160 x 3

* Notes:

- Nice workout.  I was seriously sore as hell today.  Suffering with crazy joint pain.  Age is definitely catching up with me, along with the long trip out and back from California.  Nevertheless, I had a great workout.

- Front squats went well, because I felt solid through the mid-line and I didn't shift forward as much as I usually do -- this is a significant improvement in my form/technique.  The sets following 145kg were smooth due to the focus on keeping and maintaining tightness through the torso.

- I felt stronger as the weight increased with the clean grip RDLs -- strange but any increase in strength is always welcomed.