So today was my max day after a training block specifically to up my bench. I did this same program earlier this year and I hit my goal (310lbs) and this time I ran it back with a goal of adding just the 5lbs... to ya know get that milestone three 45's on each side.
Warm-up was as followed
45lbs 1x15
135 1x10
185 1x5
225 1x3
255 1x1
285 1x1
315 1x1 failed
315 1x1 failed (2nd try)
285lbs went up so quick and fast I thought there was no way I'd miss my attempt. My wife who was spotting me said I was literally an inch away from locking it out on my 2nd attempt, but after I spent so much on my 1RM the minute I felt it stall I basically had her pull it the whopping inch. My CNS was spent though so I didn't think a 3rd attempt would have been safe.
I guess my question is... I don't want to just immediately restart a program for the same number I was so close to. My week has been super stressful at work, a home bathroom renovation that's been a pain in the ass, so my cortisol is up and my rest has been pretty subpar. I should be able to get some good sleep friday night, and I was thinking of trying again on Saturday. I think I'm just looking for some encouragement and thoughts on what to do after failing a 1RM you trained hard for. I've been lifting long enough to know it's part of training, you fail, you get better etc... however I'm still pretty pissed and dejected right now. Was my warm-up too much, too little?
Thanks for any help
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