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Off-topic-but-still-related-to-PL-thread

Mines 80 as well.

In late March there is the GPC state qualifier meet which is when I'll next test 1rm. If there's a GPC meet in your state, or if you want to test 1rm around the same time we'll go for absolute increase in kilos.
 
What are the big things that affect short term strength?

I was puzzled today as to why I did worse at the same workout I performed 4 days ago.
 
joe said:
What are the big things that affect short term strength?

I was puzzled today as to why I did worse at the same workout I performed 4 days ago.
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Lower calories or lower carbs than normal.

Lack or sleep.

Could be plenty of other things. Just put it down to a shit day and come back better next time.
 
joe said:
What are the big things that affect short term strength?

I was puzzled today as to why I did worse at the same workout I performed 4 days ago.
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You can't perform at your best all the time. The only weights that matter at the ones on special occasions and competitions. My deadlift can be as low as 160kg some days yet I did 190kg after a shit load of squatting and the same weight flew up at the meet, where it mattered! I'd drive myself crazy if I worried about every difference in strength over 4 days lol
 
Fluffy said:
Food, sleep, fatigue & mental state.
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Bazza20 said:
Lower calories or lower carbs than normal.

Lack or sleep.

Could be plenty of other things. Just put it down to a shit day and come back better next time.
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Good nights sleep last night + Maccas, chips & a few slices of bread pre workout. Hit PBs on all exercises.

Sleep makes sense but can having carbs as little as an hour before the workout help? Not that I don't always eat before a workout, but I went a bit overboard today.
 
It will take more than 8 hours to notice a difference from carbs
In carb nite kiefer recommends eating carbs the night before training
 
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