Texas Method Training Log: Monday April 2, 2012 [Volume Day]

April 2, 2012 — 2 Comments

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

  • 45lbs: 12
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 407.5lbs: 3,3,3,3,1
    • Failed on 5th set
    • First rep on every set felt fine, but the following reps start to feel like a good morning
  • 355lbs: 2
    • Aiming for 5, could only muster 2. Pretty exhausted from the 407.5lbs squat.

Overhead Press

Warm Up

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

Main Set

  • 192.5lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,4
    • Cleaned the bar prior to pressing, so that’s 10 power cleans.
    • Wore my Schiek contoured belt instead of the Inzer Forever belt.

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