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Texas Method Training Log: Monday April 16, 2012 [Volume Day]

April 16, 2012 — 6 Comments

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

  • 45lbs: 12
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 5
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 440lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 357.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 167.5bs: 2

Main Set

  • 195lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,4
    • Picked up the bar from the ground prior to pressing, so that’s 10 power cleans (or a power reverse curl?)
    • Wore my Schiek contoured belt instead of the Inzer Forever belt

Good Mornings

Chaos training.

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 187.5lbs: 5,5,5
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L-Sit Chin Ups & Neck Training: Saturday, March 31 2012

March 31, 2012 — Leave a comment

L-Sit Chin Ups

  • Bodyweight (200lbs): 10,10,10,10,10
    • Performed at the beginning, after every 2 sets of neck exercises, and at the end of the workout.

Neck Extension

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 47.5lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Flexion

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 47.5lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 25

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 25

Notes

  • Giant sets
  • Used the Ironmind Head Strap for Hercules neck harness and Olympic plates
  • Performed all exercises standing
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Texas Method Training Log: Friday March 23, 2012 [Intensity Day]

March 23, 2012 — Leave a comment

Hamstrings feel a bit sore today. But that's no excuse not to TRAIN.

Videos of my main sets of squat and OHP:

Squat

Warm Up

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

Main Sets

  • 387.5lbs:5
  • 462.5lbs: 1
    • PR

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 1,1
    • 2nd set was a struggle to lock out

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

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

Main Sets

  • 442.5lbs: 1,1,1
  • 417.5lbs: 5
    • Straps
  • 317.5lbs: 3,3,3
    • Speed deadlift, 1 inch deficit (stood on a 45lb plate)

Barbell Curl

  • 62.5lbs: 10,10,10
    • Pumping my guns
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Texas Method Training Log: Friday March 9, 2012 [Intensity Day]

March 9, 2012 — Leave a comment

New belt, new shoes, and 2 new PR's! Squat: 442.5lbs x 2, and OHP: 227.5lbs x 1.

Overhead press video below:

Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 2
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 382.5lbs: 5
    • Looking at the video it looks like the bar isn't moving straight up and down. Kinda of shifting forward  a bit as I descend. Gotta work on technique.
  • 442.5lbs: 2

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 3
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 1,x
    • PR...FINALLY
    • Failed on the 2nd set. Got it up about half way. Dammit.
  • 207.5lbs: 3

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

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

Main Sets

  • 432.5lbs: 1,1,1
  • 407.5lbs: 5
    • Straps
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Dwight Schrute’s “Gym For Muscles”

February 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

I stopped going to a commercial gym months ago, but I would join Dwight Schrute's "Gym For Muscles" in a heartbeat...maybe...or not:

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Gabe needs to squat a little bit deeper!

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