John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Monday May 21, 2012 [Volume Day]

May 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

Squat (Wide Stance)

I'm finding that there's less forward lean compared to a shoulder width stance low bar back squat, so it feels like there's less stress on my lower back. I also find that it's difficult to squat deep with a wider stance.

45lbs: 20
137.5lbs: 8
187.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 5
277.5lbs: 3
317.5lbs: 3
367.5lbs: 2
407.5lbs: 2
330lbs: 5,5,5,5,5

Bench Press

45lbs: 10
137.5lbs: 5
187.5lbs: 3
227.5lbs: 2
277.5lbs: 3,3,3

Paused first rep, touch-and-go for the last 2 reps

230lbs: 6

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Pre-Buffet Squats: Saturday May 19, 2012

May 19, 2012 — Leave a comment

Found out I was going to go eat at a Chinese buffet with my family in a couple of hours.

Wanted to make sure I earned the calories, so today I will do some light squats.

Also, ate some scrambled eggs with vegetables throughout my workout.

Lastly, didn't wear a belt today.

Low Bar Back Squat (Wide Stance)

45lbs: 20
137.5lbs: 10
187.5lbs: 5
227.5lbs: 5
277.5lbs: 3
317.5lbs: 2
367.5lbs: 1,2

Low Bar Back Squat (Medium Width Stance)

367.5lbs: 1

Feels a lot more painful on my lower back than squatting with a wide stance. Probably because I don't have to lean over as much when I widen up my stance for the squat.