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

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