Heavy Metal

Back on track today. I started with the usual warmup of jumprope, shoulder swings, squats and pushups. The workout was ...

Deadlift	135x10, 225x5, [385x3, 385x3, 385x3, 315x3] where the [] sets were on pins.
Overhead Press	barx10, 95x6, 115x5, 135x2, 120x5, 120x5
Hammer Row	90x10, 140x10, 140x10

Points

• I did my Dead sets on pins, lowering a notch each set. I like this workout when moving up in weight b/c it introduces you to a heavier weight both mentally and physically.
  
• I ripped off a callus on the last set of deads and was bleeding on the bar. I didn't notice it until I was taking the weights off.
  
• Because of the rip on my hand, I couldn't do pullups. So I did the Hammer rowing machine instead. It was some back work and I could hold on with my fingers.
  
• I was surprised at my failure at 135# for the OH Press. I've done more reps at that weight in other weeks. I think 120-125 is a good weight to try next time.
  

Deads are hard on your hands...