pretty good analogy, goudy. personally i think it's all mental. with the heavier weight, your body and mind are primed for it, so you're really focused. greater concentration -> more recruitment -> easier lift. obviously falls apart with greater reps, but we're not talking like that.
THURSDAY
box squats: same bench from the bands video
135x5
225x5
315x3
405x3
405x2 - concentration was off.
deadlifts: touch and go, just to go for some reps.
135x6
225x6
315x6
405x6 - yeah. i was surprised too. see the notes.
DB split squats:
50x10/10
50x10/10
50x10/10
abs
weight: 215
notes: okay, so. what happened? how'd i rip out a 405x6 touch and go pull after squatting? aside from getting more sleep, i think what happened was a minor, minor form change. i caught a video online of a dude pulling conventional with his toes pointed out a bit more than you normally see. i made that small shift, and suddenly sitting back on my heels was a breeze and bam. quick reps. hopefully as i put on some pounds. i won't be maxing on monday (i plan on doing speed work), but the next time i do i've got a feeling that'll make a big difference.