John Phung

240lbs OHP PR, 2 Years of Training, Conventional Vs Sumo, Weak Point, Program and Olympic Vs Powerlifting

December 2, 2012 — Leave a comment

Got a 240lbs OHP this week, a weight that I've been wanting to press overhead for a while. Missed on 245lbs though, but I'm going to attempt it in a few days.

Also, this past week marks the 2nd year that I've been taking this whole "lifting weights" thing seriously! Here's some stuff I learned from 2 years of strength training. It might resonate with some of you.

And came across some good articles and a podcast this week:

Comparing The Biomechanics Of Conventional And Sumo Deadlifts by Chris Beardsley
More On Bands, Chains, And Weak Point Training by Paul Carter
The Purpose of a Program by Justin Lascek
Olympic vs. Power Lifting (Podcast) by Bret Contreras

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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:

Where Have All The PR's Gone? by Aimee Anaya Everett
Deadlifts: Which Type Is Best for You? By Mike Robertson
Just f'n train, just get f'n strong. Idiotic by Paul Carter
Always Hungery by John Welbourn
Reduce Home Gym Noise by Gregor
Big Without Strong Is Nothing by Tony Gentilcore
Alex Navarro, Mark Bell and Jesse Burdick Interview at DangerouslyHardcore.com

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5th Squat PR in 6 Weeks, Romaleos 2, DEADlifts, Learning New Exercises, Crush Your Workouts, Box Squats For Raw Lifters and Abs

April 15, 2012 — Leave a comment

I hit yet another squat PR at 472.5lbs...that's +5 pounds from last week! Last Friday's workout made me feel like this.

This is my 5th squat PR in 6 weeks. Nuts.

So how am I breaking so many personal records week after week?

Part of it is because of my new Nike Romaleos 2 weightlifting shoes. Read my review on these here.

I'm sure what I eat plays a role as well.

And I bet the creatine in my recent order from bodybuilding.com will only help me get stronger.

Anyways, here's a bunch of awesome articles I’ve come across this past week:

Accessories To Murder 2 - The Greats Get Dead(lifts) by Jamie Lewis (note: site is NSFW, but it is AWESOME)
21 Day Squat Challenge by Nick Horton
4 Tips for Learning New Exercises by Ben Bruno
The Science of Coaching Cues by Sam Leahey
7 Ways to Crush Your Workout – Part 1 by Jim Smith
10 Things We've Learned About Squats by Charles Poliquin
Thoughts On The Box Squat For Raw Lifters by Greg Robins
You Cannot Crunch Your Way To Abs by Tom Kelso

In Weekly Review abs, bodybuilding.com, box squat, coaching, crunches, cues, deadlifts, Nike Romaleos 2, personal record, Squat, squat pr, what i eat

Cardio Sucks, Glute Exercises, Deadlifts, Strength Training Vs. Bodybuilding & Bumper Plates

November 6, 2011 — Leave a comment

Stuff you should read:

More reasons why not to do cardio
Favorite glute exerciss from the fittest females
This guy hates deadlifts (but still can pull over 700lbs!)
Strength training vs. pretty boy bodybuilding
Everything you wanted to know about bumper plates

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Texas Method Workout Log: Wed Oct 12 [Intensity]

October 12, 2011 — Leave a comment

Squat

405lbs: 3,3

I noticed the bar had a noticeable bend after my first set. After the second set, I checked the other bars in the gym that I regularly use, and they were all slightly bent. I don't recall seeing this when I first started training at this gym...

Press

215lbs: 2,2,X
205lbs: 1

My presses were lopsided for some reason. Left arm was higher than my right arm, and my body was leaning in one direction. This made my back feel strange. I didn't hurt, just felt weird.