Training Log: Saturday February 28, 2015

February 28, 2015 — Leave a comment

Rack Pull

Testing out the DIY power rack suspension safety strap system with some rack pulls.

Personally I'd rather pull from a bunch of mats under the plates (mat pulls), but I want to see if these straps and chains can hold up with heavier weight.

  • 140 x 10
  • 230 x 5
  • 320 x 3
  • 410 x 1
  • 460 x 1
    • Strapped up. Hands are weak and soft from not deadlifting due to torn callus.
  • 500 x 1
  • 600 x 1
  • 640 x 0
  • 620 x 1 * PR!

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