Training Log: Wednesday November 6, 2013

November 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

My back and obliques are pretty damn sore from those beltless deadlift 1RM attempts yesterday.

Going to take it easy today.

*EDIT: Yeah right. Got an OHP 1RM PR!

Inverted Sit Ups

Upside down sit ups on my Teeter EP-950 inversion table.

  • 10

Neck Training

Using the Spud Inc neck harness and low pulley attachment.

Neck Extension (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20
  • 90 lb: 10,10

Neck Flexion (Harness)

  • 30 lb: 20
  • 60 lb: 20
  • 90 lb: 10,10

Neck Side Flexion (Harness)

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

Front Squat

Paused and no belt until 370 lb.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 140 lb: 5
  • 230 lb: 3
  • 280 lb: 1
  • 330 lb: 1
  • 307.5 lb: 3
    • SLOW

Overhead Press

Narrowed my grip (something I wrote about here: http://www.allthingsgym.com/3-ways-to-increase-your-overhead-pressing-strength/).

Got a PR.

  • 45 lb: 10
  • 100 lb: 5
  • 140 lb: 3
  • 190 lb: 1
  • 210 lb: 1
  • 230 lb: 1
  • 265 lb: 1 * PR!
    • +5 lb PR...FINALLY
  • 230 lb: 3
    • Tough. Upper back was starting to cramp.
  • 190 lb: 6
  • 140 lb: 10

Barbell Curl

  • 100 lb: 5
  • 45 lb: 15

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)

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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