Hung up a 100lbs heavy bag in my basement Used a rafter mount, heavy bag spring and a dog cable tie out (I think that’s what they’re called). No noise except for the ‘thud’ when I hit the bag. *correction: The spring absorbs most of the shock. It does shake the floor a bit, but … Read more
Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! Texas Method volume day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes High Bar Squat This was grueling. 45lbs: 20 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 2 460lbs: 1 405lbs: 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,5 About 2.5-3 minutes in between sets. ~6 minutes in between sets 9 and 10 +5lbs from last week. I think this is a 5RM … Read more
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Texas Method intensity day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes High Bar Squat 45lbs: 20 140lbs: 10 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410bs: 2 460lbs: 1 500lbs: MISSED The battle for 500lbs HB squat continues… 460lbs: 2 2nd rep was tough. 2RM I think. 440lbs:2 Missed at 3rd rep. Dips Bodyweight (200lbs) :10 Bodyweight (200lbs) + 45lbs: 6 … Read more
Texas Method recovery day. Foam Rolling 10 minutes Paused Low Bar Back Squat (Wide) Did some band pulls and shoulder dislocations prior to squatting. Seems to get my shoulders warmed up for the low bar squat. 45lbs: 12 140lbs: 5 230lbs: 5 320lbs: 3 410lbs: 1 460lbs: 1 Low Bar Squat No pause. 410lbs: 3 … Read more