Texas Method Training Log: Friday March 2, 2012 [Intensity Day]

Squat Warm Up 45lbs: 10 97.5lbs: 5 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 3 317.5lbs: 2 Main Sets 380lbs: 5 427.5lbs: 2 Bench Press Warm Up 45lbs: 10 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 3 Main Sets 327.5lbs: 1,X Finally a new PR 317.5lbs: 1,X 277.5lbs: 3 Deadlift Warm Up 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 3 317.5lbs: 2 407.5lbs: 1 Tried semi-sumo stance … Read more

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday February 29, 2012 [Recovery Day]

High Bar (aka Olympic) Squat Warm Up 45lbs: 10 97.5lbs: 5 137.5lbs: 5 162.5lbs: 3 187.5lbs: 2 Main Sets 227.5lbs: 5,5 Push Press Warm Up 45lbs: 10 57.5lbs: 8 97.5lbs: 5 137.5lbs: 3 162.5lbs: 2 187.5lbs: 1 207.5lbs: 1 Main Sets 227.5lbs: 2,2 Both sets: Lost balance a bit on the 2nd rep 1st set: … Read more

Schiek Dowel Lifting Straps Review

In a globo gym (also known as a commercial gym), using chalk is typically not allowed. Back when I was a member of a gym, I did not use chalk. So in order for me to perform deadlifts without my grip giving out or the bar slipping out of my hands, I decided to buy … Read more

Neck Training & Reverse Hypers Without Machine: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Neck Extension 10lbs: 25 15lbs: 30 25lbs: 15 35lbs: 20 48.5lbs: 20,20,20 Neck Flexion 10lbs: 25 15lbs: 20 25lbs: 15 35lbs: 20 48.5lbs: 20,20,20 Neck Side Flexion (Left) 10lbs: 25 15lbs: 20 25lbs: 15 35lbs: 12 48.5lbs: 15,15,15 Neck Side Flexion (Right) 10lbs: 25 15lbs: 20 25lbs: 15 35lbs: 12 48.5lbs: 15,15,15 Notes Giant sets … Read more

Texas Method Training Log: Monday February 27, 2012 [Volume Day]

Squat Warmup 45lbs: 10 97.5lbs: 5 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 5 317.5lbs: 2 367.5lbs: 1 407.5lbs: 1 Main Set 342.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5 Felt exhausted during these sets. Probably because I ate too much this morning. Bench Press Pecs feeling a bit sore today. Maybe DOMS from last Wednesday’s weighted dips. Used the 18″ tall Rogue Flat Utility … Read more