Texas Method recovery day. I think the colder weather is making my joints ache. Foam Rolling 10 minutes on the Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball. High Bar Squat 45lbs: 20 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 2 465lbs: X,1 Missed the first time @465lbs. Got it the 2nd try after telling myself not to … Read more
Rack Pulls Don’t think it’s a good idea to do rack pulls the day after volume day. About 6 1/4″ off the ground. (at the #3 hole in my power rack and standing on a 3/4″ piece of wood). 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 2 500lbs: 1 600lbs: wouldn’t budge. 550lbs: 1 500lbs: … Read more
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 380lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3 About 2.5-3 minutes in between sets +10lbs from 2 weeks ago Reverse … Read more
Squatting was pretty horrible this week, but I hit a 225lbs x 2 OHP! (video). Maybe I’ll try for 3 reps next week. Also, figured out how to minimize cooking odors in the home by putting the slow cooker in the garage. Anyways, check this out (especially the Karwoski video!): From Cadet to Captain (video) … Read more
Heavy Bag 10 minutes mostly punching L-Sit V-Grip Chin Ups 5 Lats and forearms fried from yesterday’s deadlifts Neck Extension (Harness) 30lbs: 20 50lbs: 20 80lbs: 20 Neck Flexion (Harness) 30lbs: 20 50lbs: 20 80lbs: 20 Neck Side Flexion (Harness) 30lbs: 20 50lbs: 20 55lbs: 20 Barbell Curl 45lbs: 20 75lbs: 10,10 45lbs: 15 Attached … Read more