Finding Out that the Iron Never Lies

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 6 2012

Deadlifts x 5 @ 365 lbs, 315 lbs. These were actually a little tough. None of these were touch and go. I had developed bad habit of allowing 2-3 touch and go reps in set but I'm trying to break it.

Bench isos @ 135 lbs- 3 positions. Really got feeling that bar was bending. I'm still worried about lack of enough volume but we'll know whether isos by themselves are working within a couple of weeks.

Weighted sit-ups w/ 25 lbs- 5,5,5. Pretty tough.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 8 2012

Press x 5 w/ 170 lbs, 155 lbs- ok.

Squats x 5 x 295 lbs (3 sets). These were reasonably difficult. I decided to add these sets prior to isos as I am concerned about getting enough squat volume.
Squats isos w/ 195 (3 positions). These were hard after the previous 3 sets of squats. It is very hard to get into position on these at the bottom.

Hang. Leg Raises- 6,6,6, Ok.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 10 2012
Bodyweight @ 207 lbs

Bench x 5 @ 275 lbs, 240 lbs- little tough.

Deadlift iso w/ 235 lbs- 4 positions- ok

Dips w/ 70 lbs- 10, 10, 7 Tough

Kroc rows / 80 lbs- 10 reps/arm. Ok.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 14 2012
Bodyweight @ 210 lbs

I had to take a few days off- felt overtrained.

Squats x 5 @ 350 lbs, 315 These were ok.

Press Isos @ 120 lbs- 4 positions. These were a little tough and I was lightheaded during some of them.

Chins w/ 45 lbs - 5,5,5 Kipping.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 17 2012

Deadlifts x 5 @ 375 lbs, 325 lbs- Easy.

Bench Isos @ 145 lbs- 3 positions- ok.

Situps w/ 25 lbs- 7,5,5- ok.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 19 2012

Press x 5 @ 175 lbs, 155 lbs- ok.

Squats x 5 @ 305 lbs (3 sets). Pretty tough.

Squat isos @ 205 lbs, 3 positions. Very tough. Lower back sore and very tired by end.

Dips w/ 70 lbs- 10,10,10. Tough.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 21 2012

Bench @ 280- 4 reps- I wanted 5 but I didn't feel like setup was right.
Bench x 5 @ 245-ok.

Deadlift isos w/ 245 lbs. (4 positions) Tough.

Hang Leg Raises- 7,7,7 Tough

Kroc Rows w/ 80 lbs - 15 reps/arm. Tough.

[Róbert Kovács]

So how do you like the isos so far? I've heard that one must be careful not to develop some serious overuse issues.

[bustermonkey2]

So how do you like the isos so far? I've heard that one must be careful not to develop some serious overuse issues.

I am not really sure how effective they will be as I'm about 3-4 weeks out from hitting PR's. I already added a few volume sets on squats due to concern I wasn't getting enough volume through 1 set of iso's of 3 positions alternating with two sets of squats on the other day. I too had heard that there was concern of overuse issues but I haven't noticed any issues at all so far. I'll give it another month and see how it goes.

[bustermonkey2]

Nov 26 2012

Squats x 5 @ 355 lbs, 320 lbs. These were pretty tough.

Press isos w/ 125 lbs (4 positions)- Tough.

Chins w/ 45 lbs- 5,4,4. Tough. I had to use the gym's dip belt instead of my own and couldn't do any kipping, so I did 2 fewer reps.