Texas Method Training Log: Friday March 9, 2012 [Intensity Day]

March 9, 2012 — Leave a comment

New belt, new shoes, and 2 new PR's! Squat: 442.5lbs x 2, and OHP: 227.5lbs x 1.

Overhead press video below:

Squat

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 97.5lbs: 5
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 2
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 382.5lbs: 5
    • Looking at the video it looks like the bar isn't moving straight up and down. Kinda of shifting forward  a bit as I descend. Gotta work on technique.
  • 442.5lbs: 2

Overhead Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 72.5lbs: 5
  • 97.5lbs: 3
  • 137.5lbs: 3
  • 187.5lbs: 2
  • 207.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 227.5lbs: 1,x
    • PR...FINALLY
    • Failed on the 2nd set. Got it up about half way. Dammit.
  • 207.5lbs: 3

Deadlift (Double Overhand Hook Grip)

Warmup

  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 5
  • 317.5lbs: 3
  • 407.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 432.5lbs: 1,1,1
  • 407.5lbs: 5
    • Straps

John Phung

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Ever since I started taking strength training seriously, I was bitten by the Iron Bug. Then it burrowed under my skin and laid eggs in my heart. Now those eggs are hatching and I... the feeling is indescribable.




Quick Stats
Height: 5'4" on non-squat days
Weight: 200 lb 210 lb ~220 lb (FOREVER BULK BRAH)

Credentials


Programs
  • Texas Method: March 4, 2011 - April 28, 2013
  • Smolov Jr for Bench Press: June 4 - 22, 2012
  • Starting Strength: Nov 29, 2010 - March 4, 2011