Training Log: Friday December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method intensity day.

Foam Rolling

Low Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs:10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 410lbs: 3,3

High Bar Squat

  • 375lbs: 5
    • +2.5lbs from last week

Face Pulls

  • 70lbs: 12

Reverse Grip Bench Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 320lbs: 1
  • 355lbs: 1,1 *PR
    • I got it the first time, but I ran out of film while recording the video. Had to do another set so I could get this on video.
  • 307.5lbs: 1
    • Body slid backwards on the descent of the 2nd rep. Screw the rest of the sets, I got a PR today, and I did it twice!

Deadlift

Hook grip. I think my pain tolerance is higher now because I miss reps due to not being able to lift the weight, and not because of thumb pain.

  • 140lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 500lbs: 1
  • 550lbs: MISSED
    • Got this to my knees.
  • 545lbs: MISSED
    • Got this to below my knees.
  • 410lbs: 5
    • 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