Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday April 11, 2012 [Recovery Day]

April 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

Front Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3

Main Set

  • 237.5lbs: 3,1,3,3
    • Used straps for sets 1, 3 and 4
    • 2nd set tried Brink grip. But after the 1st rep, it started rolling down my arm.

Push Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 8
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 3

L-Sit V-Grip Chin Ups

  • Bodyweight (198lbs): 12,12,12,12
    • Performed at the beginning, after every 2 sets of neck exercises and at the end.

Neck Extension

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 10
  • 51lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Flexion

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 10
  • 51lbs: 25,25,25

Neck Side Flexion (Left)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 30

Neck Side Flexion (Right)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 37.5lbs: 30

Notes

  • Giant sets
  • Used the Ironmind Head Strap for Hercules neck harness and Olympic plates
  • Performed all exercises standing

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