John Phung

Well, last week I missed a 467.5lbs squat after doing 390lbs x 5 reps.

Craig Hirota suggested to do the 1RM first, followed by the sets of 5. It worked! The 392.5lbs x 5 felt light (until I added more reps). Videos below:

Squat

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

• 467.5lbs: 1
• 392.5lbs: 5

Overhead Press

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

• 227.5lbs: x,1,x
• Missed 1st rep. Felt like it was going up, but then bent backwards too much and lost balance. Found out after the set that I didn't put collars on the right side of the bar and the two 45lbs plates were sliding off.
• Hit the 2nd attempt, then tried a push press immediately after the rep. Failed at the push press.
• Failed last set.
• 212.5lbs: 3
• 3RM I think

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

• 137.5lbs: 5
• 227.5lbs: 3
• 317.5lbs: 2
• 407.5lbs: 1
• Tested out some new straps

Main Sets

• 460lbs: 1,1,1
• 427.5lbs: 5
• Straps

Romanian Deadlifts

• 227.5lbs: 5,5,5

Barbell Curl

• 70lbs: 10,10,10
• Pumping my guns, feeling the burn