We did a 1RM front squat today. Though I got a PR (205#, up from 195#), I felt like I could have done more. My rack position is a lot better than it used to be. My hip flexibility is better, and I'm stronger as well. I probably could have done 225# (or at least 215#). So what gives???
I psyched myself out.
The 205# was hard, but I felt pretty strong doing it though. I had two problems. The first is that I came a little forward onto the balls of my feet as I was coming up. I doubted my flexibility and ability to make the higher lift as a result. The second item was that I tried changing to a crossover grip for a 225# attempt. It just felt weird. This also added to the doubt that I could make 225#. Looking back, given my state of mind at the time, I think it was a good call to stop where I did. I didn't have the confidence that I would make 225#. If I don't 'know' that I'm going to make a lift, then I'm not going to make the lift whether I attempt it or not.
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