Training Log: Saturday August 3, 2013

August 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

I was thinking about taking the day off, but after yesterday's crappy workout (couldn't even finish my warm up!), and no PRs for the week, I decided to train today and try for a personal record instead.

Ab Wheel

  • 6

Band Pull Aparts

Shoulder Dislocations

  • 10

L-Sit Chin Ups

With Fatgripz.

  • Body weight (~200 lb): 6

Breathing Paused High Bar Squat

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3

Paused High Bar Squat

Belted up at 460 lb.

  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1

High Bar Squat

  • 480 lb: 1
  • 505 lb: X, 1 * PR! 
    • Missed the first time, but got it the 2nd try!
    • +5 lb PR
  • 430 lb: 5
    • Did 3 reps last week.
    • Reps felt slow and grindy.

Mat Pulls

6 mats.

Hook grip.

Straps + belt at 500

  • 140 lb: 10
  • 230 lb: 5
  • 320 lb: 3
  • 410 lb: 1
  • 460 lb: 1
  • 500 lb: 1
  • 550 lb: 1
  • 600 lb: X,X
    • Wouldn't budge. Tried twice. Weird.
  • 500 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