Training Log: Wednesday May 1, 2013

May 1, 2013 — Leave a comment

Foam Rolling

L-Sit V-Grip Pull Ups

Hook grip.

  • Body weight (~200 lb): 8

Front Squat

Paused my reps until 280 lb.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 100 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 340 lb: 1
  • 380 lb: 1 * PR!
    • New 1RM by 10 lb!
    • Right side underneath my ribs feel a bit achy.
  • 390 lb: MISSED
    • Didn't take a big breath before the descent.
  • 390 lb: 1 * PR!
    • New 1RM by 10 lb...again!
    • Decided to try 390 lb again after some mental debate. Figured if I just took a deeper breath this time, I would get it.
    • My front squat has now overtaken my bench press.
  • 260 lb: 3,3,3
    • Beltless & paused.
    • 3 sets instead of 5. Don't want to overdo it.

Face Pulls

  • 70 lb: 10
  • 80 lb: 10

Reverse Grip Bench Press

Going to try benching 3 times per week leading up to the meet in June. Mainly for more practice. Let's see what happens.

All reps are paused.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 330 lb: 1
  • 340 lb: 1
  • 350 lb: 1
  • 280 lb: 3,3,3

Modified Bradford Press

1 OHP + 1 BTN = 1 rep.

  • 45 lb: 5
  • 100 lb: 5

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