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John Phung

Marty Gallagher, Deadlift Back Pain, Conditioning, Tweak, and Train Like A Man

July 15, 2012 — Leave a comment

A killer interview and some awesome articles I've read this past week:

  1. Starting Strength Series : Marty Gallagher Interview (Part 3) with Mark Rippetoe & Marty Gallagher
  2. A Tip For Reducing Back Pain During the Deadlift by Stevo
  3. I Will Condition by Paul Carter
  4. Tweak Something? by Brandon Morrison
  5. Train Like A Grown Ass Man by Greg Robins
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Texas Method Training Log: Friday April 27, 2012 [Intensity Day]

April 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

Lower back has been bothering me all week. Forced to take one of those 'de-load' weeks I keep on hearing about.

Also decided to do high bar instead of low bar squat. I find the upright position during the high bar squat less stressful on my lower back.

High Bar Squat

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 187.5lbs: 3
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 277.5lbs: 2
  • 317.5lbs: 1
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
  • 427.5lbs: x
    • Failed at 427.5lbs. Didn't want to push it too hard.

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 2
  • 277.5lbs: 1

Main Sets

  • 317.5lbs: 1,1
  • 330lbs: 1 *PR
  • 317.5lbs: 2
    • Failed on third rep

Barbell Hip Thrust

  • 137.5lbs: 5,8,8
    • Back pain temporarily went away after the first set. Interesting.
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John Phung

Texas Method Training Log: Monday April 23, 2012 [Volume Day]

April 23, 2012 — Leave a comment

Felt pain in my lower back. Took 800mg of ibuprofen. Unfortunately it didn't help.

Low Bar Back Squat

Warmup

  • 45lbs: 12
  • 137.5lbs: 6
  • 227.5lbs: 3
  • 317.5lbs: 2
  • 367.5lbs: 1
  • 407.5lbs: 1
    • Felt easy, but low back pain on the right side immediately after. Stopping for now.

Bench Press

Warm Up

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 137.5lbs: 5
  • 227.5lbs: 2

Main Sets

  • 282.5lbs: 3,3,3,3,3
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