Training Log: Friday February 8, 2013

February 8, 2013 — Leave a comment

Texas method intensity day.

Going to skip deadlifts today. Low back feeling beat up.

Might do rack pulls tomorrow though. We shall see.

Foam Rolling

Low Bar Squat

Low back feeling a bit tight and sore.

  • 45 lb: 20
  • 140 lb:10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 425 lb: 3,3,3
    • +2.5 lb from last week.

High Bar Squat

  • 387.5 lb: 5,5
    • +2.5 lb from last week.

Face Pulls

  • 70lbs: 13

Reverse Grip Bench Press

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 330 lb: 1
  • 315 lb: 5 *5RM PR!
    • Last week I only got 4 reps (missed on the 5th). Got 5 this week. New 5RM!
    • Missed on the 6th rep. All reps felt pretty easy, but bar went backwards on the 6th and I didn't have the strength left to control it. Still a 5RM. I'll take it!
  • 340 lb: 1
    • Went for a double, only got 1. Enough for today.

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