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Training Log: Tuesday September 3, 2013

September 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

Allergies woke me up around 4AM today. Didn't get good sleep -_-

Barbell Rows

Hook grip.

Set the barbell on a bunch of mats. Didn't want to pull off the floor before rowing. Also lazy to move the mats or move the bar further away on the floor.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 100 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 190 lb: 8,8
  • 230 lb: 8,8

Heavy Bag

1 minute rest in between rounds.

Used the Gymboss interval timer to set the intervals.

  • Random Combos: 3 minutes
  • Random Combos: 3 minutes
  • Random Combos: 3 minutes

Neck Training

Using the Ironmind neck harness and low pulley attachment.

Neck Extension (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20

Neck Flexion (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20

Neck Side Flexion (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 50 lb: 20
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Training Log: Saturday August 31, 2013

August 31, 2013 — Leave a comment

Breathing Paused High Bar Squat

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3

Paused High Bar Squat

Belt at 460 lb.

  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1

High Bar Squat

  • 405 lb: 10 * PR!
    • 10 rep max!
    • +35 lb PR

Mat Pulls

Tired after 405x10!

6 mats.

Hook grip.

Straps combined with hook grip at 500x5.

  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 500 lb: 1
  • 550 lb: 1
  • 600 lb: X
  • 550 lb: X
  • 500 lb: 5
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Training Log: Saturday August 24, 2013

August 24, 2013 — Leave a comment

Legs are feeling pretty sore. I guess taking 1 week off and jumping right back into squatting yesterday will lead to some DOMS.

Breathing Paused High Bar Squat

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3

Paused High Bar Squat

  • 410 lb: 1

High Bar Squat

  • 460 lb: 2
    • Wanted 5 (yeah right) but the second rep was pretty tough. Not recovered enough for a set of 5 yet. Moving on.

Suitcase Deadlift

Hook grip.

  • 140 lb: 5
  • 190 lb: 3
  • 230 lb: 3
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Training Log: Saturday August 3, 2013

August 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

I was thinking about taking the day off, but after yesterday's crappy workout (couldn't even finish my warm up!), and no PRs for the week, I decided to train today and try for a personal record instead.

Ab Wheel

  • 6

Band Pull Aparts

Shoulder Dislocations

  • 10

L-Sit Chin Ups

With Fatgripz.

  • Body weight (~200 lb): 6

Breathing Paused High Bar Squat

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3

Paused High Bar Squat

Belted up at 460 lb.

  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1

High Bar Squat

  • 480 lb: 1
  • 505 lb: X, 1 * PR! 
    • Missed the first time, but got it the 2nd try!
    • +5 lb PR
  • 430 lb: 5
    • Did 3 reps last week.
    • Reps felt slow and grindy.

Mat Pulls

6 mats.

Hook grip.

Straps + belt at 500

  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 500 lb: 1
  • 550 lb: 1
  • 600 lb: X,X
    • Wouldn't budge. Tried twice. Weird.
  • 500 lb: 5
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Training Log: Saturday July 27, 2013

July 27, 2013 — Leave a comment

My warm up consisted of vacuuming and mopping.

Breathing Paused High Bar Squat

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3

Paused High Bar Squat

Belted up at 460 lb.

  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
    • Felt powerful. Let's try a 1RM.

High Bar Squat

  • 505 lb: MISSED
    • Nope.
  • 430 lb: 3

Deadlift

Hook grip up to 460 lb.

Straps with a hook grip starting at 500 lb.

  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 2
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 500 lb: 1
  • 550 lb: 1
    • SLOW
  • 410 lb: 5
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