Week 17: Recovery Day

My first pair of weight lifting shoes arrived today- Nike Romaleos 2.  I've read a number of rave reviews, such as this one from John Phung: (http://www.johnphung.com/product-reviews/1956/nike-romaleos-2-weightlifting-shoes-review/).  So, I decided to give them a try.

Squats

Warm Up: 42/15, 135/6, 185/5
Work Sets: 250/5,5

Press

Warm Up: 47/10, 98/8, 138/3
Work Sets: 150/5,5,5

Pullups (w/pause)

5,5,5,5,5+1+1 (waited 10 seconds after the 5th rep of the 5th set, then did another rep, followed by another 10 second break and rep)

Back Extensions

5/10, 10/10, 10/10, 15/10, 15/10


I really enjoyed how the shoes felt during squats. They felt very stable and it was easier to go deep. Hopefully, this feeling continues when I do heavier weights on Intensity Day & Volume Day.  I didn't notice any difference during the rest of the workout, however.  In addition, walking was quite different in that I felt very stiff. But, I didn't buy these shoes for walking- I bought them for squatting.  Deadlifting will still be done barefoot, as the heels of the Romaleos would cause too much of a deficit for my liking.