Leslie will be competing in the 365 Strong Nationals on November 9th. She’s now just 2 Weeks out.
She has a busy schedule with a career as a pharmacist at a VA and actively rescues rabbits but still finds time to train at least 3 times a week. She has made consistent improvements for years without serious injury.
Here’s what her training looks like leading into the meet:
Squats:
Week:
3- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands
2- Opener, 2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands
1- 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70%
0- Meet week off
Bench:
3- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands
2- Opener, 2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands
1- 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70%
0- Meet week off
Deadlift:
3- Opener without assistance/2nd and 3rd with reverse mini bands
2- Opener, 2nd with reverse mini bands, 3rd with reverse light bands
1- 1- Deload the week prior to the meet w/around 70%
0- Meet week off
Here’s Leslie squatting her planned opener of 275, then her 2nd attempt of 295 and 3rd of 315 with reverse mini bands.
You're doing great Leslie! Good luck!