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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MOAR Squat PRs, Warm Ups, Neck Harness, Cardio Equipment, Chinese, Press And Reps

September 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

Well, I finally hit that 495lbs high bar squat! I think I missed that weight 2 or 3 weeks in a row. I think a 500lbs high bar squat is just around the corner.

And also nailed a 510lbs low bar squat the next day. Short-medium term goal: 550lbs. Long term goal: 600lbs. Still a long way to go...

Anyways, here's some of my blog posts you might have missed:

Q&A About My Heavy Warmup
Ironmind Neck Harness Review
Cardio Equipment worth $400+ that I scored for $120. Time to burn some fat!

And here are 3 solid articles I came across this week that I think you should check out:

What Differentiates The Chinese? by Kirksman
3 Press Fixes by Justin Lascek
Reps: Strength Training Pixie Dust by Paul Carter

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500lbs Squat PR! Science, Wide Squats, Organic Foods, Packing the Shoulders and Lance Armstrong

September 9, 2012 — Leave a comment

Hit a few PR's this week, including a 500lbs squat!

I thought that I would hit a 500lbs squat in at least 2 weeks after nailing a 490lbs high bar squat (but missing on a 495lbs high bar squat) on Friday.

I have read that a high bar squat carry over to a low bar squat, so I tried 500lbs with a low bar position and I guess what I have read is true. Nice.

Also got a 220lbs power clean and overhead press PR this past week as well.

Not too bad of a week!

Anyways, here's a review of a foam roller that I've been using: