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Texas Method Training Log: Friday May 4, 2012 [Intensity Day]

May 4, 2012 — 2 Comments

Low Bar Back Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 427.5lbs: 1
  • 442.5lbs:  1

Paused Bench Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 2
  • 277.5lbs: 1
  • 300lbs: 1
  • 310lbs: 1
  • 317.5lbs: 1

Deadlift

Trying out the Titan deadlift slippers for the first time. They remind me of Kung Fu shoes I used to have when I was a kid.

Also, lower back doesn't 100% - still aching a bit.

  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Barbell Hip Thrust

This makes my lower back feels better for some reason. Glute hypertrophy will probably end up ripping more jeans though.

  • 137.5lbs: 10
  • 147.5lbs: 8,10
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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday May 2, 2012 [Recovery Day]

May 2, 2012 — Leave a comment

Low Bar Back Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 277.5lbs: 5,5

Overhead Press

  •  45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2
  • 207.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 5

Neck Extension

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 40lbs: 20
  • 71lbs: 20

Neck Flexion

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 40lbs: 20
  • 71lbs: 20

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 40lbs: 10

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 40lbs: 10

Notes

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

L-Sit Pull Ups

  • Bodyweight (200lbs): 8

L-Sit Chin Ups

  • Bodyweight (200lbs): 8,8
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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Monday April 30, 2012 [Volume Day]

April 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

I've had low back pain since last week. Discovered if I tense my abs really hard during the squat, I feel no pain in my back at all. Sweet!

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 5
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 442.5lbs: X

Main Sets

  • 407.5lbs: 3,2
    • Failed on 3rd rep, second set
  • 367.5lbs: 5,5

Bench Press

Note: Preparing for a powerlifting meet on May 12, 2012, so I'm practicing my bench press instead of the regularly scheduled overhead press.

Warm Up

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

Main Set

  • 285lbs: 3,3,3,3,3
    •  Paused bench on the first rep, then touch & go on the remaining reps.
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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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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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