Texas Method Workout Log: Mon Sept 5 [Recovery]
Power Clean 197.5lbs: 3,3,3,3,3 Front Squats 200lbs: 5,5,5 Power cleaned the bar in position for the front squat Over Head Press 172.5lbs: 5,5,5 Power cleaned the bar
Power Clean 197.5lbs: 3,3,3,3,3 Front Squats 200lbs: 5,5,5 Power cleaned the bar in position for the front squat Over Head Press 172.5lbs: 5,5,5 Power cleaned the bar
Squat 337.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5 Bench Press 237.5lbs: 5,5,5,5,5 Notes I haven’t done bench presses in almost a month due to shoulder problems. A bit surprised I could do 5×5 with 237.5lbs so easily. Sweet.
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Squat 385lbs: 3,3 Over Head Press 205lbs: 3 Deadlift 440lbs: 3,3
Power Cleans 195lbs: 1 200lbs: 1 205lbs: x 185lbs: 3,3 Front Squats 195lbs: 5,5 Power cleaned the bar Dips Bodyweight (189.5lbs): 10,10,10 Notes: Took 1 Advil prior to training (200mg ibuprofen) Power cleans seem to aggravate my shoulders…