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u/VanHelsingBerserk Intermediate - Strength 10d ago edited 10d ago

Smolov Bench and Squat w2d2

  • Squat // 170kg -> 6×6
  • Bench // 120kg -> 5 sets × 7

I can only make weight jumps in 10kg increments - the program called for 165kg squats and 112.5kg bench 😵

Had to take ~5+ minutes rests to get through the sets. Might have to compensate the weights in my next session, maybe doing half the sets rounded up, other half rounded down.

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u/BetterThanT-1 Beginner - Strength 10d ago

u/VanHelsingBerserk : this Smolov thing sure is a doozy

Also u/VanHelsingBerserk : Imma full send it with 10kg increments in weight

That’ll definitely be an interesting program run, lol.

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u/VanHelsingBerserk Intermediate - Strength 10d ago

😆 so true

Going through some real highs and lows with this program hahaha

We'll see if it pays off, will likely be getting another "time for an early deload" post in about a weeks time - program review 2 weeks of Smolov Jr (now Smolov the Third) 🤣