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Week 135

Wednesday - 11/02/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

ATG Squat
135 x 10                   >> Could have hit 4 but went easy.
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
375 x 1
355 x 1

DB Lunges
90's x 6/leg              >> Better form than last time.

Seated Calf Raises
95 x 5                     >> 45sec rests.
185 x 5
245 x 10
245 x 6 PR
245 x 5 PR

Romanian Deadlift
275 x 3
365 x 1

Standing Calf Raise Machine
555 x 10 PR                     >> 45sec rests.
555 x 8 PR
555 x 6 PR

I was too unmotivated, so I stopped early and didn't finish my RDL's or abs. Planned on coming back later, but decided to watch the world series so no time to lift.

I have to do something about my constant stalling. Man I've been doing like crap lately, lifting wise. Squatted only 355x1 today? I think I might run smolov jr for a few weeks to kick start this squat draught. Some quick CNS re-gains would do me well.

Week 135

Monday - 10/31/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 3

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 12 PR

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 3

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5
45's x 3
50's x 15

Was just not feeling it today. I have no idea where the PR in seated cable rows came from though.

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going to email deloitte's head recruiter and let her know i have a couple of other offers. that should speed up the process and play in my favor (higher chance of getting an offer + higher pay)

that's an interesting move.. I did something similar in my previous job, had some legit offers and let them know.. so they hooked me up with a ridiculous raise. was fun. felt great at the time.. hah.

The recruiter told us after our interviews to let her know of any competing offers. Regardless, I would have done it anyway ha. Just trying to figure out how to play it...

my other offer looks ehhhh at first, but they pay back my FICA taxes (add 7.5%) and contribute 10% of my pay to my 401k whether or not i contribute myself (so add 10% to my salary), and pay my health premiums. based on a 35hr workweek, the pay per hour is excellent, so is the OT (which deloitte doesnt give). gotta love unions lmao. the only reasons im not taking this job is 1) it's a 90min commute and 2) almost no room to grow.

i'm just going to send the offer letter as is. then if i get an offer, I'm going to play hard to get lmao and run the numbers for them so they see I truly understand how my my competing offer is REALLY giving me

Week 134

Friday - 10/28/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 4
235 x 2
235 x 1
235 x 1
235 x 1
205 x 6
185 x 4

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4
+90lbs x 2
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+75lbs x 5
+50lbs x 5

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 4                >> 2min rest.
80's x 6                >> Stuck here dammit.

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 6

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3
50's x 15
50's x 8 PR

Incline DB Rear Delt W Flyes
40's x 10

Machine Rear Delt Flyes
170 x 12 PR

triple digits? damn!

Week 133

Friday - 10/21/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8                     >> Going ever so slightly narrower on the grip. Still wide though.
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 3
235 x 2
235 x 2

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 5

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4
+90lbs x 2
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3
50's x 12

Just too tired.

Thanks, I love this board


 

Got a job offer for information security in queens. starting salary is pretty good, and they pay back my FICA taxes too. health benefits cant be beat. 10% 401k whether i contribute or not. 35hr work week. pension. OT is paid at time and a half, if needed (which is rare). it's a union position! so job security is excellent.

i come from a low income family and my family income is very low. so this is big news to me. it's a bit surreal in fact. this changes a lot for my family. only reason we aren't homeless is because we don't pay rent and utilities (father's a super). with a job like this, my parents can move back overseas where its dirt cheap and i can support them with a little stipend. they have no retirement savings. hopefully some SS income though. no clue exactly. at least they have homes and families back there though.

but do i want it? no actually. its a 90min commute away. I'm not looking to throw away 3 hours of daily on NYC buses and trains. HOWEVER, deloitte officially called me for a final round interview... and i may have a spot in queens to live (subletting from a friend i know). much better than living in some random area of queens and being depressed because i have no friends around. i wouldnt accept this job if it werent for that.

so my ideal scenario is:
next friday: deloitte interview
next saturday: sublet my friend's apt in queens (40min commute from work) and move in
monday after: start my new job (hoping i can push it back this far)
june 2017: quit and travel europe for 3 months
sept 2017: start new job with deloitte

still waiting to hear back from EY though. pretty sure i'm making it to the final round there too. have no clue when the interview is though. it may conflict with my new job, but thats okay. ill take a day off.


but man, i can't tell you how good it feels to have been busting my ass this year with a condensed 1 year masters degree + 4 certifications AND i worked fulltime for the first 7 months of it, and have it finally start paying off. didnt want to bore all of you guys with how my interviews went in stuff, but i have been knocking them out of the park.

Week 133

Monday - 10/17/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8                     >> Stuck here again. Going to bench slightly more narrow now to protect my shoulder.
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
245 x 1
235 x 3
235 x 2
235 x 1

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 10
245 x 5 PR
245 x 4 PR

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 60sec rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 5
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 2

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 6 PR                    >> 2min rest.
85's x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3
50's x 12
50's x 8
50's x 5

Incline DB Rear Delt W Flyes
40's x 10

Machine Rear Delt Flyes
170 x 10