Holy fucking shit. I have no idea what happened today… but what I do know is that I pushed up some of my weights something like 50%. Yeah – you read that right. 50%!!! WTF?
There are only two elements that I think can’ve affected this: the fact that I ate like crazy (and badly) over the weekend, and that I got a lot of rest (realistically I didn’t – night sleeps were shorter than during the week, and I had a few naps during the weekend days).
I don’t how I managed it – but I feel EXHAUSTED NOW. Woo hoo!
This whole experience actually links to something I read last week, but don’t think I had a chance to note down… how with working out – especially with the goal of gaining muscle – you shouldn’t be able to do 7 exercises of 5 sets. By the end of each exercise, you should be exhausted. Not able to push another weight with good form. I think I’ve been taking it easy – lax to an extent. Many reps (some of which come from the fact that I don’t have the right tools at my disposal – aka heavier weights), and many exercises.
Today I was determined to switch it around – I started by increasing all my weights and reducing reps (by about 20%). Those reduced reps don’t account for the vast increases in weight – up to 50% as I mentioned. Mental alertness and focus? I don’t know. But what I do know is that it was fucking awesome! LOVE IT 
But sadly that’s the last back workout in phase 3. Argh!!! Measurements this coming Friday!!!! Argh!!!!