Training Log: Wednesday October 4, 2012

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Texas Method recovery day.

Foam Rolling

  • 10 minutes

Paused Low Bar Back Squat (Wide)

Did some band pulls and shoulder dislocations prior to squatting.

Seems to get my shoulders warmed up for the low bar squat.

  • 45lbs: 12
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1

Low Bar Squat

No pause.

  • 410lbs: 3
  • 370lbs: 5

Overhead Press

Forearm pain >200lbs. Missed at 240lbs 3 times, and 230lbs. DIEL??

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 8
  • 100lbs:5
  • 140lbs:3
  • 165lbs: 3
  • 190lbs: 2
  • 210lbs: 1
    • Seemed like the bar shot up pretty quickly, decided to try a PR @240lbs.
  • 240lbs: X,X,X
    • Dammit
  • 230lbs: X
    • Blah
  • 140lbs: 10

About

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 Squat515460480440
High Bar Squat500480460440
Front Squat390320
Bench Press385365350330320
Overhead Press260240230225
Deadlift540500

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