John Phung

Overhead Press (Dead Stop)

• 45 x 10
• 100 x 5
• 140 x 3
• 190 x 2
• 230 x 1
• 250 x 1
• 285 x 1 * PR!
  • +5 lb 1RM
  • I think I hit the band peg on the top of the rack. It was sticking out slightly, and the bar+plates drifted to my right side when going up. Chipped some paint off of my plates. Nearly lost balance. Got the rep though.
• 200 x 10 * PR!
  • 10RM.
  • My lungs -_-;

Abs and upper back unusually sore today.

Set up a DIY power rack safety strap system:

DIY power rack safety straps. Soft ties on the top of the rack, connected to a chain and tree saver strap. Should work, but not sure if it's a good idea to test this on... <scary music> FRIDAY THE 13th... </scary music> #homegym #powerlifting #safety #barbell #powerrack #fridaythe13th #hopeitdoesntbreak #donttrythisathome

A photo posted by John Phung (@johnny_phung) on Feb 13, 2015 at 11:44am PST

Paused Front Squat

• 140 x 8
• 230 x 3
• 320 x 2

Front Squat (No Belt)

• 420 x 0,0
  • Nope. On a positive note, the DIY safety straps seems to be working well.

Front Squat

• 385 x 5 * PR!
  • +45 lb 5RM

Overhead Press (Dead Stop)

• 45 x 10
• 100 x 5
• 140 x 3
• 190 x 2
• 230 x 1
• 285 x 0,0
  • Groove feels off.
• 245 x 3 * PR!
  • +15 lb 3RM.

Paused Bench Press

• 280 x 1
• 320 x 1

Bench Press

• 400 x 0
  • Felt light in my hands, but gravity is extra heavy today.
• 340 x 2
  • Was going to go for 4 for a 4RM, but elbows not feeling right. Racked it after 2 reps, just in case.
  • Might have to throw in some reverse grip bench presses for a while

Paused High Bar Squat (No Belt)

• 140 x 10
• 230 x 5
• 320 x 3
• 410 x 1
• 440 x 5 * PR!
  • +30 lb 5RM

Overhead Press (Dead Stop)

• 45 x 10
• 100 x 5
• 140 x 3
• 190 x 2
• 230 x 1
• 285 x 0,0
  • Bar drifted backwards. Couldn't recover, lost balance. May try again later this week.
• 260 x 2 * 2RM
  • +5 lb PR!
• 240 x 4 * 4RM
  • Needed only 3 for a PR, but went for 4. Kinda tough.