Wilhelm's Will To Power

[Wilhelm]

Friday Feb 17 2023

LBBS
375X1
403X1
413.5 X1,1 aka 187.5kg

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15

Even though both 413s came up slowly, they didn't feel truly hard, if that makes sense.
I'm actually pleased to know I can stand up with this any day.
I remain changed since the back tweak, but i'm probably actually stronger, and much lighter bodyweight.
Hit depth on everything today first try.
This is good for confidence going into the meet.
If i match my best it will be a win, and i have several sessions left, so maybe a new meet best can still be had.
Fridays have seemed the slower day recently, so perhaps these will be snappier Sunday.



2023 sessions ~
35 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Saturday Feb 18 2023

Paused bench
237X 1,1
242.5 X1,1
210X 3,3,3,3,3

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+45X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6

Forgot and did all my upper accessories early before bench.
Made things harder for the singles.
Got a fine "opener" rep with 237, then tried a long pause and forgot to press back, so that made things harder than they needed to be.
Moved up to 242.5 and the bar was moving around during the pause.
Went for it again and got a good still pause, but it came up slowly.
Got all the work done and i'll just aim to do better next bench session.



2023 sessions ~
36 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Sunday Feb 19 2023

LBBS
3715X1
403X1
413.5 X1,1 / (187.5kg)

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+45X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6



2023 sessions ~
37 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Wednesday Feb 22 2023

DL
408X 1,1
426X1
456X1
486X1
424X4 ~ Rep PR
424X2

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15

Managed to not record the 424X4rep PR
Hook gripped it too.
Couldn't be arsed to put the straps on.



2023 sessions ~
38 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

[Wilhelm]

Thursday Feb 23 2023

Medium paused bench
237X1
242.5 X1,1
210X 3,3,3,3,3

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X20,15,15



2023 sessions ~
39 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Friday Feb 24 2023

LBBS
403X1
413X1
419X1 parallel
419X1 ~Bodyweight PR and matches ATPR

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15



2023 sessions ~
40 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Saturday Feb 25 2023

Paused bench
237X1
248X1
215 X3,3,3,3,3

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+45X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6

2023 sessions ~
41 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Proud of this.
Been modding there a long time, and we do a lot to help new lifters.
I enjoy doing tutorial videos, form checks, and linking to useful information.
As well as just being supportive in general.

[Wilhelm]

Sunday Feb 26 2023

LBBS
375X1
403X1
419X1 Parallel
419X1 *just* depth

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X20,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+45X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6

I sank this deeper on Friday, but i am happier with this rep in every other way.



2023 sessions ~
42 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[cole]

Nice PR Wilhelm

[Wilhelm]

Nice PR Wilhelm

Thanks, Cole.
A bodyweight PR is still a PR ; )

Hope you feel better soon.

I'm on my rest days now, so just my upper accessories.
4 sessions each for bench and squat, and two for deadlift remain before the meet.

I think i'll be ready.
I know i'll be ready for a week off after.

[Wilhelm]

Wednesday Mar 1 2023

DL
375X2
403 X1,1
440X1
485X1
403 X4,4,4,4,4

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15

No caffeine caps for this, but I could have used them.
Last heavy DL next week.



2023 sessions ~
43 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Thursday Mar 2 2023

Paused bench
237X1
242.5 X1
248X1
225 X1,1
225X3

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X20,15,15



2023 sessions ~
44 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Friday Mar 3 2023

LBBS
403X1
419X1

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,20,20

190kg shown first.



2023 sessions ~
45 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Saturday Mar 4 2023

Paused bench
242.5 X1 ~ moving some on chest
237X1
248X1
237X1
225 X 1,1,1,1,1 very long pauses


Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+55X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6

Going to stick with 107.5kg/237lb for opener
Then 112.5kg/248 2nd
Go for 115kg 3rd
Don't know what all to say.
I guess bench really is sensitive to bodyweight loss.
I'll be thrilled to get 115kg meet day.
Between now and then i just need to really dial in 112.5kg/248 for a longer pause for some cushion meet day.
Bumping my "low stress" dips up 10lbs today.
May be too late to help much, but i'll get 4 days in with that.
Going to see if i can dial in 192.5kg for a squat second so i can go for 195kg 3rd and make up for bench some.
I'll see how 225kg DL moves this Wednesday.
Would like that for a 2nd as well



2023 sessions ~
46 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[Wilhelm]

Sunday Mar 5 2023

LBBS
403X1
425X1 parallel
425X1 6lb PR @10lbs lighter bodyweight

Scarecrows
5lbs 3X25
Lu raises
5lbs X15,15,15
Bench grip width pushups
20,20,20
Dips
+55X 6,6,6
Pullups~ Slow negative release
6,6,6



2023 sessions ~
47 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets

[slowmotion]

Congrats on the PR! Well done!

[Renascent]

Sunday Mar 5 2023

LBBS
403X1
425X1 parallel
425X1 6lb PR @10lbs lighter bodyweight

Very nice, man!

[Wilhelm]

Thank you @slowmotion @Renascent

Wednesday Mar 8 2023

Last heavy DL before the meet.

DL
496X1 Fail
496X1 Fail
480X1

Looks like i'll be doing the same 2nd attempt as last year
217.5kg/480lb

Something something lighter bodyweight.
Still disappointed.

At least i know this is there for a 2nd.
Couldn't have much worse conditions than two failed attempts at 225kg before this.



2023 sessions ~
48 Made/ 0 missed

2022 sessions ~
239 made/ 3 missed / ~ (Tooth extraction 2 & post covid vertigo 1 )

2021 sessions ~
235 made/ 0 missed
2 meets

2020 sessions ~
234 made/ 2 missed
No meets