Thor Strength

Block 1 - Week 3
9 weeks out

Typically week 3 is the heaviest session of each block. I ramp up from weeks 1 to 2, 2 to 3, and then finish the block with a deload. I’m looking forward to the deload.

But I’m feeling stronger. In the last prep, I touched this weight for a single in week 11. I’m well ahead of that and it’s feeling good…aside from my strap loosening up on me. Those records are going to be broken!

695lbs x 3 reps

Session 1 breakdown.

This might typically be the heaviest and most taxing session of each week overall. So to ensure that I can stay focused and not have an extensive session, this is just 3 movements.

There are plenty of other movements that I should be doing for my lower body, such as single leg work, those will be added to another session. If I’ve learned anything…less is more.

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Dusting off the log press.

The pick to the lap, the clean, the rack position, the dip, drive and press all feeling pretty good.

The catch might be the one thing that’s a little shakey. But it’s been a while! That’s why we’re incorporating a top set for this prep, to push a little bit more and see where the form breaks down. Then I can drop 10% and really focus on that part of the lift. It’ll all come together by the end of this first 4 week block of prep.

And now prep begins.

Here’s what we got on the menu for session 1 - week 1.

•Conventional Deadlift
2x2 - RPE 6
•18” Axle Deadlift
1x3 - RPE 6/7
2x3 - 90% top set
•Front Squat
3x5 - RPE 5

The only goal of the next couple weeks is to improve my sleep and hydration. The expectation is to get 2 sessions in this week and 2 next. Then add a third day. This is a 12 week prep, and we’re going to slowly build.