Training Log: Friday June 21, 2013

June 21, 2013 — Leave a comment

First Friday training session since May 31.

Foam Rolling

Ab Wheel

  • 5

Band Pull Aparts

Shoulder Dislocations

  • 10

L-Sit Chin Ups

With blue Fat Gripz.

  • Body weight (~200 lb): 6

Low Bar Squat

Beltless up to 410 lb.

Paused up to 460 lb.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 485 lb: 1
  • 400 lb: 5

High Bar Squat:

  • 400 lb: 5

Face Pulls

  • 70 lb: 12
  • 90 lb: 10

Reverse Grip Bench Press

Paused until 390 lb.

Paused again at 350 lb.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 330 lb: 1
  • 390 lb: X,1 * PR!
    • Slipped the first time (had a towel on the bench). Took it off and tried again with only the anti-slip mat. Got it! It was a bit of a fight, wasn't really happy with the rep, but got it though.
    • I think I need to try to get the pressure on the back of my neck instead of upper back to prevent slipping. Have to test this out some more.
  • 330 lb: 4
    • Missed on 5th set. Slipped, but don't think I would have gotten it anyway.

Mat Pulls

8 mats, about 6 1/4" from the ground, or an inch or two below my knee caps.

Hook grip.

Wore my Chucks.

  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 510 lb: 1
  • 550 lb: 1
  • 600 lb: 1 * PR!
    • Didn't budge on the first try, but that got me pissed off so I tried again and got it!
    • My thumbs can now handle 600 lb.
  • 500 lb: 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