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My training this past week has been very strong. I did a training PB in my bench, and both my squat and deadlift were very strong lifts. All sets were 6 reps, and I did between 4 to 5 on each focus lift. The max weight is below;

• Squat 70kgs
• Bench 52.5 kgs
• Deadlift 100 kgs

I also did

• 1 spin class
• 1 Bikram Yoga class
• 2 power walks

As the weights are starting to get heavier I was feeling very fatigued by the end of my last session and I will ensure I get more rest this week.

Nationals are 7 weeks away, and from Tuesday I go to sets at 5 reps. The weight will just slowly creep up each week, and I will start using my suits in a couple of weeks. Rest and recovery will be key.

I ordered a new squat suit yesterday. It is like this one below, but RED.

This is the squat suit equivalent of the deadlift suit I bought for the last comp. That suit was so much more supportive and comfortable than the entry level suit I had been wearing, so I am expecting a confidence lift in the squat by just putting it on. So my squat suit is RED, my bench shirt is black, and my deadlift suit is blue.

I can't wait - although I do get nervous thinking about it.

Lisa