Tues 7/14 - Vol LB
Squat:
5x45, 5x95, 5x135, 3x185, 3x225, 3x275, 1x315, 1x365, @385: 4,3,3,3,3,2,2; 10x225
Deadlift: 1x10x315
Good morning: 3x6x135
Barbell Russian Twist: 3x6x55
Obviously I didn't nail 5x5@385. I felt a little tired to start, so maybe I need to start cutting out some assist stuff, especially on the intensity LB day, and maybe occasionally throw in an extra rest day between (micro)cycles. Plus, I knew this constant 10lb increase-each-week tear I had been on couldn't go on forever-- it's just not realistic. On the positive side, I did do 2 extra sets to total 20 reps at 385, and then I made up the remaining volume with a set of 10 at 225. I find the small mental victories like that really help dissipate the negative energy of missing the target. I think I've a pretty good shot of getting this next time and moving closer to the interim goal of 5x5x405 (which should put me in range of a 1RM of 455 - one step closer to 5 wheels).
@James: Thanks! I'm determined to get my squat up into the 500s on behalf of tall people everywhere.

My experience so far with the t-bar rows is as LN said. Also, it seems like it hits a slightly different area in my back, probably due to the grip, so I guess that's good for variety. Honestly, I don't really know-- I just thought I'd try them and see what I see. I keep a list posted in the gym of 15-20 upper body assist exercises, 15-20 lower body assists, and 15 or so core exercises, and I rotate around every few weeks. So I'm sure the pendlay rows and such will rotate back in eventually.