Front Squat 5-3-2-1-1-1-1-1
Strict Press 5-3-2-1-1-1-1-1
Deadlift 5-3-2-1-1-1-1-1

Today is test day in Ladder. We are starting a new 6-week cycle called Baseline and today we are setting a baseline on the big three lifts. The first 5-6 sets are to get you warm and work up to ~80% of target weight. Go for something heavy on the final two sets. Rowed for 10 minutes to get warm before starting the squats. 

Front Squat: Best lift was 174-pounds. All attempts were successful. This is not a true 1RM as I am limited by having to take the bar from the ground at home. 

Strict Press: Subbed press for bench since I am at home. Best lift was 169-pounds. Failed my last attempt at 174-pounds—only managing to get it off my chest briefly before it came back down.

Deadlift: Opted for double-overhand grip deadlifts today, finishing with a best lift of 284-pounds. I attempted 289-pounds on the last set but fell short—not due to the weight itself, but rather my grip capacity.