Training Log: Friday July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas Method intensity day.

Foam Rolling

  • 5 minutes

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 370lbs: 2
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 440lbs: 2,1
    • Failed on last set, 2nd rep attempt.

Face Pull

  • 60lbs: 12
  • 80lbs: 8

Bench Press

Pain in my left elbow. I tried this and it seemed to relieve the pain: http://glennpendlay.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/got-tendonitis/

  • 140lbs: 5
  • 190lb: 3
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 320lbs: 1
    • Failed on 2nd rep attempt.

Deadlift

Haven't done these in a while. Need to rebuild pain tolerance for hook grip again.

  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 2,1,1

 

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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.

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Quick Stats
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 200 lb

Credentials

 
1RM
2RM
3RM
4RM
5RM
8RM
10RM
Low Bar Squat518460480440
Low Bar Squat (Wraps)500
High Bar Squat500480460440
High Bar Squat (Wraps)500
Front Squat390370
Front Squat (Wraps)405
Bench Press385370350330320
Bench Press (Paused)374.8
Overhead Press260245235225
Deadlift (Hook Grip)562.2460
Deadlift (Straps)560500460
Sumo Deadlift500

Oh yeah, I also have a piece of paper that says:

  • -||| NSCA-CPT (which is short for "National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer")
  • FMS Level 1 (Functional Movement Screen)

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