Training Log: Tuesday September 17, 2013

September 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

Neck Training

Using the Ironmind neck harness and low pulley attachment.

Neck Extension (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20
  • 100 lb: 10,10,10,10
  • 70 lb: 10

Neck Flexion (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20
  • 100 lb: 18,10,10,10
    • Mind wandered first set. I was wondering why it was getting difficult and taking so long. Only wanted to do 10.
  • 70 lb: 10

Neck Side Flexion (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 50 lb: 20
  • 70 lb: 10,10,10,10

Front Squat

Hips felt weird and it was a bit painful so I changed back into my narrower, hams-to-calves knee cracking stance.

Paused during warm up and work sets.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 330 lb: 1
  • 350 lb: * PR!
    • No belt front squat 1RM
  • 370 lb: 1 * PR!
    • No belt front squat 1RM by +20 lb from previous set!
    • Once I broke through the sticking point, the bar felt like it flew up. Nice.
  • 300 lb: 3,3,3,3,3
    • +2.5 lb from Sunday.

Clean & Press

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
    • Should have been 3.
  • 190 lb: 2

Overhead Press

  • 230 lb: 2
  • 200 lb: 7 * PR!
    • Wanted 8. I think this is the most number of reps I did with 200 lb.
    • Previous best was 6 according to my Youtube videos.
    • Gotta start tracking 7 rep maxes.

Barbell Curl

  • 100 lb: 8
  • 45 lb: 20,25

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