Texas Method Training Log: Friday March 16, 2012 [Intensity Day]

March 16, 2012 — 1 Comment

These Nike Romaleos 2 are magical shoes. Set another PR this week, and even made me see stars after the main set *_*

Side view:

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 * PR

Main Sets

  • 385lbs: 5
  • 457.5lbs: 1

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3

Main Sets

  • 317.5lbs: 2,X
    • Last rep was a struggle
    • 2nd set, my right wrist wasn't stable and lost balance of the bar at the bottom. Tried to pin press the weight back up but wouldn't budge.
    • Tried board presses with a Thai pad strapped onto my belt with 337.5lbs. Went down and didn't go back up. Next exercises.

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

  • 137.5lbs: 10
  • 227.5lbs: 5
  • 317.5lbs: 2

Main Sets

  • 437.5lbs: 1,1,1
  • 412.5lbs: 5
    • Straps
  • 317.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5: 8

Pendlay Rows

  • 137.5lbs: 10
    • I did this for the Fitocracy achievement.

Barbell Curl

  • 57.5lbs: 10,10,10

 

John Phung

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Ever since I started taking strength training seriously, I was bitten by the Iron Bug. Then it burrowed under my skin and laid eggs in my heart. Now those eggs are hatching and I... the feeling is indescribable.




Quick Stats
Height: 5'4" on non-squat days
Weight: 200 lb 210 lb ~220 lb (FOREVER BULK BRAH)

Credentials


Programs
  • Texas Method: March 4, 2011 - April 28, 2013
  • Smolov Jr for Bench Press: June 4 - 22, 2012
  • Starting Strength: Nov 29, 2010 - March 4, 2011