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John Phung

Training Log: Monday November 26, 2012

November 26, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method volume day.

Foam Rolling

High Bar Squat

Struggling at 415 for the past few weeks. Might have to drop down in weight and do sets of 5.

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 2
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 415lbs: 3,3,3,3,X,1
    • 4th set, felt something odd sensation in my left calf at the bottom of the squat
    • 5th set: missed on 2nd rep. GRrr..
  • 380lbs: 5

Reverse Grip Bench Press (Paused)

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 320lbs: 1
  • 265lbs: 5,5,5,3
    • Missed on 4th rep, 4th set.
    • +5lbs from last week
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John Phung

Training Log: Wednesday November 21, 2012

November 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas Method recovery day.

Foam Rolling

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 420lbs: 3
  • 375lbs: 5

Overhead Press

Pain radiating from my shoulders down both my arms (mostly left) after squats for some reason.

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 8
  • 100lbs:5
  • 140lbs:3
  • 190lbs: 1
  • 230lbs: 1
    • Missed on 2nd rep, 1st set
  • 240lbs: X,X
    • 1st set: bar was too far in front of my body. Lost balance
    • 2nd set: felt like I could have pushed it up, but my right arm gave out
  • 220lbs: 3
    • 3RM I think
  • 212.5lbs: 5
    • 5RM...by 2.5lbs!
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Training Log: Friday November 16, 2012

November 16, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method intensity day.

Foam Rolling

High Bar Squat

Pain on the lateral side of my side thigh during heavier sets (>410lbs) just below my hip. Feels like I took a leg kick there.

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410bs: 2
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 430lbs: 3

Reverse Grip Bench Press (Paused)

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 300lbs: 1
  • 345lbs: 1
  • 350lbs: MISSED
  • 300lbs: 3,3,3
    • +5lbs from last week

Deadlift

Tried deadlifting in my Romaleos2. Thumbs feeling tender from last week (via hook grip). Strapped up at 500.

  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 2
  • 500lbs: 2
    • Straps
  • 470lbs: 2
    • Straps. Tired. Stopped after 2 reps.
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John Phung

Training Log: Monday November 13, 2012

November 12, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method volume day.

Foam Rolling

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 370lbs: 2
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 415lbs: 3,3,3,3,2
    • Missed on last set at 415.  Planned for 10 sets. Felt some pain on the right side just below my hip. Feels like a charlie horse.

Reverse Grip Bench Press (Paused)

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 320lbs: 1
  • 255lbs: 5,5,5,5,5
    • +5lbs from last week.
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Training Log: Wednesday November 7, 2012

November 7, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas Method recovery day. I think the colder weather is making my joints ache.

Foam Rolling

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 2
  • 465lbs: X,1
    • Missed the first time @465lbs. Got it the 2nd try after telling myself not to screw up over the next 20 seconds.
  • 415lbs: 3
  • 375lbs: X
    • Unracked the bar, then re-racked it. Something felt off. Aching everywhere.

Overhead Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 8
  • 100lbs:5
  • 140lbs:3
  • 190lbs: 2
  • 225lbs: 2,1
    • Missed at 3rd rep, first set. Triple at 225lbs feels close!
    • Second set only managed 1 rep.
  • 210lbs: 5
    •  5RM unless I'm mistaken.
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