Training Log: Friday November 23, 2012

November 23, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method intensity day.

Foam Rolling

Low Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs:10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 2
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 435lbs: 3
  • 395lbs: 5

Reverse Grip Bench Press (Paused)

Pain radiating from my shoulders down both my arms (mostly left) after squats.

Affected my bench press. Going to cut it short for today.

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 300lbs: 1
  • 350lbs: MISSED

Deadlift

Hook grip.

  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 505lbs: 1
  • 520lbs: 1?,1
    • Thought I didn't lock it out. From the video it looks like I did.
  • 530lbs: X,X,X
    • Missed first time, then took off shoes and tried in socks. Felt slippery standing on plates, so I put on my deadlift slippers. Got it up, but couldn't lock it out.
  • 470lbs: 3
    • Straps.

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