Day 35

Hypertrophy

1.  Pendlay Row
185x8; 185x8; 185x8 (+1 rep on all sets, dropped one set)

2. RDL
225x14 (PR); 225x7 (50%)

3. Seated OH DB Press
70x5; 70x5

4a.  Super Strict Curls
65x10; 65x10

4b.  Windmills
53x3; 53x3

5.  Facepulls
30 reps

Notes
Exhausted by the time I got to the gym.  Bar studying is mentally draining for me, which in turn, leaves me feeling physically weak.  I have to be 100% "on" all day long. I've been getting good sleep and eating well though, so that has been helpful. But even so, all the physical activity is catching up with me a bit.  Its fun, but I need a few rest days soon.

I grinded out the row and RDL stuff, and then dropped reps and volume on everything else.   RDL's are truly starting to feel grooved after months and months of attention.  On the other hand, I'm completely stunned at how fucking hard it is for me to progress with Pendlay rows.  Back exercises have also been my strongest lifts.  I'm beginning to think it is probably an exercise that is more effective in the 3-5 rep range.  And also, I lifted like a douche for years. Nonetheless, I'm going to keep trucking until I hit 10 reps across the board.