John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Friday June 1, 2012 [Intensity Day]

June 1, 2012 — 2 Comments

Squat

Still a bit of pain in the lower back at heavier sets, but doesn't feel as sharp.

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 190lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 280lbs: 3
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 370lbs: 2
  • 410lbs: 2
  • 420lbs: 1
  • 410lbs: 2

Overhead Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 8
  • 100lbs: 5
  • 140lbs: 3
  • 165lbs: 2
  • 190lbs: 1
  • 210lbs: 2,2
  • 220lbs: 1

Barbell Hip Thrust

Used a bench with a lower height.

  • 140lbs: 8
  • 160lbs: 8
  • 190lbs: 8
  • 230lbs: 8
  • 280lbs: 5
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Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday May 30, 2012 [Recovery Day]

May 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

Squat (low bar, medium stance)

This is my regular squat stance. Lower back feeling better, still aches after the last few sets.

  • 45lbs:10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 190lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 280lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 5
  • 330lbs: 5
  • 340lbs: 5

Bench Press

Didn't use plates to elevate my feet.

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 190lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 5,5,5
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Texas Method Training Log: Monday May 28, 2012 [Volume Day]

May 28, 2012 — Leave a comment

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 20
  • 140lbs: 5
  • 190lbs: 3
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 280lbs: 2
  • 320lbs: 1
  • 370lbs: 1
  • 320lbs: 5,5,5

Overhead Press

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 5
  • 100lbs: 5
  • 140lbs: 3
  • 165lbs: 2
  • 190lbs: 3,3,3,3,3
  • 140lbs: 9
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John Phung

Wide Squats, Inzer Belt, Poliquin, Pendlay is Pissed, Benching, Hip Flexors, Deliberate & Super Strength

May 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

Some of my posts you might have missed:

  1. Wider-than-normal stance squat (Video)
  2. Inzer Forever 13mm Lever Belt Review

And some posts I came across this past week you should read:

  1. Grill the Guru I: Charles Poliquin by Bret Contreras
  2. I'm Pissed Part I, II, III & IV by Glenn Pendlay
  3. Stop Bitching and Start Benching (NSFW) by Jamie Lewis
  4. Some Reasons Why You Should Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors by Dean Somerset
  5. Is Your Strength Training Deliberate? by David Wu
  6. 5 Little Known Strategies For Super Strength by John Alvino
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Jump Rope, High Bar Squat, L-Sit Chin Ups, Face Pulls & Neck Harness: Saturday May 26, 2012

May 26, 2012 — Leave a comment

My body feels tender from rolling on the Rumble Roller yesterday.

Jump Rope

  • 3 minutes

High Bar Squat

  • 45lb: 20
  • 140lbs:10
  • 190lbs: 5
  • 230lbs: 3
  • 280lbs: 2
  • 320lbs: 1
  • 370lbs: 1
  • 400lbs: X
    • Bar went down, did not go up.

L-Sit Chin Ups

  • Bodyweight (200lbs): 8,8

Face Pulls

  • 60lbs: 10,10

Neck Extension (Harness)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 20
  • 45lbs: 20

Neck Flexion (Harness)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 20
  • 45lbs: 20

Neck Lateral Flexion (Harness)

  • 15lbs: 30
  • 25lbs: 20
  • 35lbs: 20,20
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