Training Log: Wednesday November 21, 2012

Texas Method recovery day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball. High Bar Squat 45lbs: 20 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 1 460lbs: 1 420lbs: 3 375lbs: 5 Overhead Press Pain radiating from my shoulders down both my arms (mostly left) after squats for some reason. 45lbs: 10 75lbs: … Read more

Training Log: Tuesday November 20, 2012

Plagued with hiccups all throughout today’s workout -_-; Heavy Bag 5 minutes L-Sit V-Grip Pull Ups Body weight (~202lbs): 10 Front Squat 45lbs: 10 140lbs: 5 230lbs: 3 320lbs: 1 265lbs: 3,3 Paused Neck Extension (Harness) 30lbs: 20 50lbs: 20 85lbs: 12 95lbs: 10,10 Neck Flexion (Harness) 30lbs: 20 50lbs: 20 85lbs: 12 95lbs: 10,10 … Read more

Training Log: Monday November 19, 2012

Texas method volume day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball. Low Bar Squat Medium stance today. Feel a lot stronger in this stance compared to a wide stance. 45lbs: 10 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 2 460lbs: 1 385lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3 About 3.5 minutes in between sets +5lbs from … Read more

345lbs Bench Press PR, Marvin Eder, Jonathon Sullivan and Genetic Factors

Got a 345lbs bench press PR this week, and I have a feeling I’ll probably hit 350lbs next week. 400lbs is still a loooong way to go… Anyways, check these out: Lessons Learned from Marvin Eder by Bret Contreras Jonathon Sullivan Interview at StartingStrength.com 4 Genetic Factors That Determine Your Success by Matt Brzycki

Training Log: Friday November 16, 2012

Texas method intensity day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball. High Bar Squat Pain on the lateral side of my side thigh during heavier sets (>410lbs) just below my hip. Feels like I took a leg kick there. 45lbs: 20 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410bs: 2 460lbs: 1 … Read more