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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Monday May 14, 2012 [Volume Day]

May 14, 2012 — Leave a comment

Post-meet workout. Feeling pretty banged up still. Going to go light on all lifts.

High Bar Back Squat

  • 45lbs: 12
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 2
  • 317.5lbs: 5,5,5
    • Low back pain persisting

Overhead Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 3,3,3
    • Aiming for 5 reps on 187.5lbs, but can only manage 3 for today.
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Texas Method Training Log: Friday April 27, 2012 [Intensity Day]

April 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

Lower back has been bothering me all week. Forced to take one of those 'de-load' weeks I keep on hearing about.

Also decided to do high bar instead of low bar squat. I find the upright position during the high bar squat less stressful on my lower back.

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 2
  • 317.5lbs: 1
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 427.5lbs: x
    • Failed at 427.5lbs. Didn't want to push it too hard.

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 2
  • 277.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 317.5lbs: 1,1
  • 330lbs: 1 *PR
  • 317.5lbs: 2
    • Failed on third rep

Barbell Hip Thrust

  • 137.5lbs: 5,8,8
    • Back pain temporarily went away after the first set. Interesting.
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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday April 25, 2012 [Recovery Day]

April 25, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 280lbs: 5

Push Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2

Main Sets

  • 237.5lbs: X
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John Phung

High Bar Squat, Neck & Reverse Hypers: Saturday April 21, 2012

April 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

I wonder what would happen to my squat if I squatted more often...

Well, let's find out!

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 317.5lbs: 3

Neck Extension

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 38.5lbs: 10
  • 70.5lbs: 20,20

Neck Flexion

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 38.5lbs: 10
  • 70lbs: 20,20

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 38.5lbs: 30

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 38.5lbs: 30

Notes

  • Giant sets
  • Used the Ironmind Head Strap for Hercules neck harness and Olympic plates
  • Performed all exercises standing

Reverse Hyperextension

  • No weight: 10
  • 5lbs: 10
  • 7.5lbs: 10,10

 

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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday April 4, 2012 [Recovery Day]

April 4, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3

Main Sets

  • 252.5lbs: 5,5
    • 1 second pause at the bottom

Weighted Dips

  • Bodyweight (197lbs): 8
  • Bodyweight (197lbs):  + 90lbs: 5,5

Reverse Hyperextension

  • 12,12,12
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