Texas Method Training Log: Monday March 19, 2012 [Volume Day]

March 19, 2012 — 3 Comments

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 350lbs: 5,5,5,5,5
  • 227.5lbs: 12
    • High bar squat
    • Exhausted after squatting. Needed a coffee + whey protein break.

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 162.5bs: 2

Main Set

  • 190lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,4
    • Struggled with 5x5 at this weight for weeks, so decided to do 10x3. It worked! Added an extra rep at the end for good measure.
    • Cleaned the bar prior to pressing, so that's 10 power cleans.

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