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Texas Method Workout Log: Wed Sept 21 [Intensity] + Ed Coan Video

September 21, 2011 — Leave a comment

Squat

  • 385lbs: 3,1,3
    • Bar rolled forward towards my traps during the 2nd set, causing my upper body to lean forward too much.
    • 1st set felt easy. Probably could have cranked out more reps

Bench Press

  • 295lbs: 1,1,1,1,1
    • Failed on the 2nd rep of sets 2 & 3
    • 1st rep felt easy
  • 275lbs: 2

Deadlift

  • 455lbs: 3,3

Notes

Watched some Ed Coan videos on Youtube to get myself psyched up before heading to the gym.

This guy is vertically challenged like me. He's my new hero! Check him out below:

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John Phung

Texas Method Workout Log: Weds Sept 7 [Intensity]

September 7, 2011 — Leave a comment

Squat

  • 390lbs: 2,1,2,1
    • Failed on 2nd rep of sets 2 & 4

Bench Press

  • 295lbs: 1,1,1,1,1

Deadlift

  • 440lbs: 3,3
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Texas Method Workout Log: Sat Sept 3 [Volume]

September 3, 2011 — Leave a comment

Squat

  • 337.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5

Bench Press

  • 237.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5

Notes

  • I haven't done bench presses in almost a month due to shoulder problems.  A bit surprised I could do 5x5 with 237.5lbs so easily. Sweet.
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Shoulder Pain

Weekly Review: Damn Shoulders, Standing Up, Increasing Strength, Deadlifting, Unrack the Bar & Front Squat Tips

August 27, 2011 — Leave a comment
Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain...Again!

So this shoulder pain of mine has affected my bench press. I was able to do 2 reps with 295lbs a couple of weeks ago, but this week I couldn't even get a single rep. Not good.

My solution to deal this this shoulder problem:

  1. Thorough shoulder warm up before training
  2. Ibuprofen before training
  3. Face pulls twice a week for my rotator cuff
  4. I'm also tinkering with the idea of substituting dips and/or incline dumbbell bench press instead of barbell bench press during recovery days.

We'll see how it goes...

Anyways, check this out:

  1. Rob King and I agree on this: Stand up when you exercise!
  2. John Alvino shares a simple trick to increase your strength in a few short weeks
  3. Diesel Strength shows you how to deadlift
  4. Dave Kirschen from Elite FTS explains how to unrack for a huge squat
  5. Charles Poliquin updates his tips on increasing your front squat poundage
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John Phung

#Workout Log: Weds Aug 24 [Intensity]

August 24, 2011 — Leave a comment

Squat

  • 385lbs: 2,2,2

Bench Press

  • 295lbs: X

Deadlift

  • X

Notes

  • Sharp shoulder pain in both shoulders. Began feeling it ever since I woke up. Couldn't even drive the bar up for the bench press. Next time take ibuprofen before training.
  • Felt some strange sensation on my lower right abdomen during squats, which was amplified during the bench press attempt. Skipped deadlifts just in case it was a hernia or something serious.
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