Jenhan's First Deadlfit Competition

Just thought of sharing it here with you guys. I took part in my first Deadlifting competition last Thursday (19 March 2009). The rules weren't strict. There was no weight classes, and not a pound for pound. It wasn't even a 1RM competition.

It seems more like just an event cooked up by the gym to complete their events quota but anyways, I decided to take part just for the fun of it yeah? Pussy Weights represent!

I felt that I could have done a lot better if someone was there to support/motivate me or to scream at me. Had a long day that day and didn't get much rest or food. Quite critical of myself but I dont think I should be, its just the first time and the first of many yeah? Anyways, watch the video!

I did:
135lbs x 12
185lbs x 10
225lbs x 8
275lbs x 8
315 x 4 (needed 6)

Jenhan Week 2

As always, its all 5 reps and all in lbs.

Week 2 Day 1
Squats - 65/85/105/160/160/160
Bench - 65/85/130/130/130x4
Deadlifts - 95/105/175/175/175

extras: EZ Bar bicep curls - 20lbs x 8 reps x 2 set

Week 2 Day 2
Squats - 65/85/105/135/165/165/165
Press - 45/45/65/85/85/85
Rows - 45/65/65/105/105/105

extras: Tricep push downs - 15lbs x 10 rep x 3 set

*feels DAMN GOOD to finally ace the press after stupid fail sets last week.

Day 3 was not accomplished due to poor time management and it was the New Year week.
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Happy New Year to all here, its a little too late but what the hey. I must say with all the new year resolutions going on, I didn't make one but if I did, I would be extremely pleased with myself because it would be sticking to the routine. And I must say, to do your resolutions one month before new years, is just an incredible feeling come New Years.

I'm starting to reach a point where as a barbell noob, I am feeling proud of the lifts I am making and therefore, the ego has landed. It is becoming difficult for me and ego wont allow me to try lighter weights. I know, Wee Sim...i know. Quality over quantity. I will tune my mind to that.

Its not easy working out alone doing a programme you assume no one else in the gym has heard of. I dont know who to ask to check my form, some trainers in the gym are half my size and younger than I am...not to say that by being old, I am knowledgeable but they're just not trained the way I expected them to be I guess.

Having said that, today while on my Week 3 Day 1, I finally met my first friend at the gym who was coincidently (and ironically) doing the 5x5. He is in his 4th month now and the things he told me just inspired me to go further. He used to be a tubby fellow, hips way wider than his shoulders but today his shoulders are actually the widest. The strength gains he experience is mind blowing, both of us never expected doing 5 reps would be as miraculous as this. It just pushes me to go further. So today at the gym, I guess I did an extra set of Soul Enlightening x Inspiration Kg.