Training Log: Wednesday November 28, 2012

November 28, 2012 — Leave a comment

Texas method recovery day.

Foam Rolling

Low Bar Back Squat (Wide)

  • 45lbs: 15
  • 140lbs: 10
  • 230lbs: 5
  • 320lbs: 3
  • 410lbs: 1
  • 460lbs: 1
  • 410lbs: 3

Overhead Press

Set the height of the J-hooks 1 hole higher today, because I always seem to re-rack the bar too high. It's about 1 1/2" higher than normal.

The bar was at Adam's apple level. I think this made it easier to get the 1st rep up, because I could drop the bar a inch or so towards my shoulders, causing a stretch reflex for the 1st rep (normally at shoulder level and press at a dead stop).

  • 45lbs: 10
  • 75lbs: 8
  • 100lbs:5
  • 140lbs:3
  • 190lbs: 1
  • 240lbs: 1 *1RM
    • Damn. This shot up like it was nothing. I was feeling a bit confused after the set and thought I had mis-loaded the bar.
  • 245lbs: MISSED
    • Thought I could get this no problem considering how easy 240lbs felt. Nope. Maybe in the next few weeks.
  • 230lbs: 2 *2RM
  • 225lbs: 3 *3RM
  • 215lbs: 4
    • Aimed for 5 reps (and a 5RM) but ran out of power.

 

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