John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Friday May 4, 2012 [Intensity Day]

May 4, 2012 — 2 Comments

Low Bar Back Squat

45lbs: 10
137.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 3
317.5lbs: 2
367.5lbs: 1
407.5lbs: 1
427.5lbs: 1
442.5lbs: 1

Paused Bench Press

45lbs: 10
137.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 2
277.5lbs: 1
300lbs: 1
310lbs: 1
317.5lbs: 1

Deadlift

Trying out the Titan deadlift slippers for the first time. They remind me of Kung Fu shoes I used to have when I was a kid.

Also, lower back doesn't 100% - still aching a bit.

137.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 3
317.5lbs: 2
407.5lbs: 1

Barbell Hip Thrust

This makes my lower back feels better for some reason. Glute hypertrophy will probably end up ripping more jeans though.

137.5lbs: 10
147.5lbs: 8,10

In Workout Log barbell hip thrust, Bench Press, deadlift, deadlift slippers, intensity day, Squat, Texas method

Texas Method Training Log: Monday April 30, 2012 [Volume Day]

April 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

I've had low back pain since last week. Discovered if I tense my abs really hard during the squat, I feel no pain in my back at all. Sweet!

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

45lbs: 10
137.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 5
317.5lbs: 2
367.5lbs: 1
407.5lbs: 1
442.5lbs: X

Main Sets

407.5lbs: 3,2
- Failed on 3rd rep, second set
367.5lbs: 5,5

Bench Press

Note: Preparing for a powerlifting meet on May 12, 2012, so I'm practicing my bench press instead of the regularly scheduled overhead press.

Warm Up

45lbs: 10
137.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 2

Main Set

285lbs: 3,3,3,3,3

Paused bench on the first rep, then touch & go on the remaining reps.

In Workout Log Bench Press, low back pain, ohp, overhead press, Squat, Texas method, volume day

Bench Press PR, Deadlift Styles, Just F’n Train, Hungery, Home Gym Noise, Strong, Alex Navarro, Mark Bell and Jesse Burdick Interview

April 29, 2012 — Leave a comment

Dammit, I hurt my lower back earlier this week (or maybe last week?), so I'm forced to go low volume and low intensity on squats all week. Essentially I have no choice but to take a de-load week for squats and deadlifts. I've also switched to high bar squats from low bar squats because I don't feel as much pain during the movement.

But this hasn't stopped me from hitting a bench press PR yesterday! Video here.

Anyways, here's a few articles you should read and an interview you should listen to: