2011-05-09: Texas Method Log

May 9, 2011 — Leave a comment

Volume Day

Power Cleans:

60 kg: 3,3,3,3,3

Squat:

157.5 kg: 5,5,5,5,4

Bench Press:

115 kg: 5,5,5,3,4

Scale: 88.4 kg

Notes:

Squats:

  • 2nd set, saw stars after 2nd rep.
  • Last set- exhausted

Bench:

  • 3rd set, last rep slow to go up.
  • 4th set: too much arch? Abs felt stretched.
  • 5th set: struggled on last rep, but failed. Try again next time.

Other:

I wonder why people at my gym do sit-ups on the incline bench...??

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