Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday March 27, 2012 [Recovery Day]

March 28, 2012 — 6 Comments

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3

Main Sets

  • 247.5lbs: 5,5
    • 1 second pause at the bottom

Overhead Press

Warm Up

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

Main Set

  • 190lbs: 5

Neck Extension

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 45lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Flexion

  • 10lbs: 25
  • 15lbs: 20
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 10
  • 46.25lbs: 20
  • 45lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

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

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

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

Notes

  • Giant sets
  • Used the Ironmind neck harness and Olympic plates
  • Performed all exercises standing

 

 

 

John Phung

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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