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overslept this morning, doubtless on account of the fucking farmers. hard to say if this had anything to do with my poor deadlift performance, but poor indeed it was. i managed just three of my target five reps, and having videotaped them, i was able to see that the form was awful (as if the pain in my erector wasn't enough to clue me in).

Now, I've made it past 5x315 and set some DL PRs, so I can't complain too much about the end of my DL progress. But I've managed to lose the pysical component (though not the mental component) of my reorientation. gung-ho attitude seems to be enough to push me through sticking points in my still-increasing bench press, but that sort of attitude with deads is likely to land me in the hospital.

a question arose this morning: was my awful form a result of the PR-pushing weight, or was it just that i always have poor DL form?

I think it makes no difference. i reckon i'll change my weightroom focus:
- time to lose (or "loose" for you internet spellers) some weight. i'm getting chubsy
- more endurance focus: longer runs, hikes, and KB workouts. ties in nicely with the above
- continue milking the BP gains as long as possible
- switch from DLs to squats plus thick-bar SLDLs to get some use of my thick-bar

i'm sure you all care. i reckon i'll make the switches next week.