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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday March 27, 2012 [Recovery Day]

March 28, 2012 — 6 Comments

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 247.5lbs: 5,5
    • 1 second pause at the bottom

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 162.5bs: 2

Main Set

  • 190lbs: 5

Neck Extension

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 45lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Flexion

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 46.25lbs: 20
  • 45lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 25

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 25

Notes

  • Giant sets
  • Used the Ironmind neck harness and Olympic plates
  • Performed all exercises standing

 

 

 

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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday March 21, 2012 [Recovery Day]

March 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 242.5lbs: 5,5

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
    • Pecs feel sore for some reason.

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 5

Reverse Hypers

10,10,10

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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday March 14, 2012 [Recovery Day]

March 14, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 237.5lbs: 5,5

Push Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 57.5lbs: 8
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 1
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 3
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Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday March 7, 2012 [Recovery Day]

March 7, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

High bar squats. Got my Nike Romaleos 2 today so I'm wearing those instead of my Chuck Taylor's.

I'm walking around like Frankenstein, and it sounds like I'm walking in high heels. Squatting feels nice though.

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 232.5lbs: 5,5

Dips

Warm Up

  • Bodyweight (190lbs): 6

Main Sets

  • Bodyweight (190lbs) + 90lbs: 5,5,5
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Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday February 29, 2012 [Recovery Day]

February 29, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 162.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 5,5

Push Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 57.5lbs: 8
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 162.5lbs: 2
  • 187.5lbs: 1
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 2,2
    • Both sets: Lost balance a bit on the 2nd rep
    • 1st set: felt a twinge in my lower back (left side)

Pull Ups

  • Bodyweight (190lbs): 10

L-Sit V-Grip FatGripz Chin Ups

  • Bodyweight (190lbs): 5
    • Right hand giving out first

L-Sit V-Grip FatGripz Pull Ups

  • Bodyweight (190lbs): 5
    • Right hand giving out first

Barbell Curl

  • 57.5lbs: 10, 10, 10
    • Did curls OUTSIDE the rack. Never curl in the rack. Not even at home.
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