3/29/2013
Bench Press
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135x5
185x5
205x3
225x2
245x4x2
245x3x2
225x3x5
135x5
185x5
205x3
225x2
245x3x2
Weighted neutral grip pull up
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4x10 +25lbs
Snatches
Curls
[Preface] - I didn't have as much time as I'd have liked to train for this meet, as after the last one I took about a month off from doing any substantial lifting...a few squats here and there, as well as some back and shoulder work. I didn't bench for almost 5 weeks straight. That was my own fault, but to that point I hadn't actually decided to sign up for the meet yet. My friends convinced me to go through with it, and that's when I had to kick it into high gear. I'm glad they did, and I'm glad everything worked out the way it did.
[Making Weight] - Wasn't too much of a problem. I was at 199.5 the day before, but I forgot to bring my scale to the hotel. Two 25 minute sessions in a very hot bath did the trick and I weighed in at 195.5...and the baths were pretty refreshing too
[Meet]
Squat:
408 - 3 whites ... Felt good
435.5 - 3 whites ... Heavy, but felt good. Thought I had more in me. (Tied PR)
445 - 3 reds ... This was a fight, and I feel like I could have made it... if I had to pick a reason besides being weak, I'd say I went too slow.
Bench:
246 - 3 whites ... Easy. This has been my opener at every meet ever and it's always been a breeze.
264 - 3 whites ... The cursed number. This has been my best bench in the previous two meets that I've done. Today I knew I had to destroy it. Easy. (10lb PR)
275.5 - 3 whites ... curse broken. I could have probably done this at the last meet, but 264 felt so easy last time that I made a bigger jump to my own demise.
Deadlift:
450 - 3 whites ... Opened big so I didn't make too big of a jump on the next attempt.
490 - 3 whites ... A strategic choice. I chose to go with 490 to secure the 1200 total. I wanted to go for 500, but it was 10lbs more than I needed and thus an unnecessary risk. (15lb PR)
500 - 3 reds ... I was fried, but I was already done with the meet. I met my goal and I was very happy. I knew I wouldn't get it, but I gave it my best for fun. It was actually pretty close. It's clear the I am weak on the top half/lockout.
Again, this was a lot of fun. It's time to pick a real program to stick to and be consistent. I think the bench stuff I was doing must have been really working, so I'm going to stick to doing that lift my own way. I also foresee many rack pulls. So thankful for my PL friends and their encouragement.
3/29/2013
Bench Press
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135x5
185x5
205x3
225x2
245x4x2
245x3x2
225x3x5
135x5
185x5
205x3
225x2
245x3x2
Weighted neutral grip pull up
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4x10 +25lbs
Snatches
Curls
Last edited by trav_longo; 04-01-2013 at 11:36 AM.
Fantastic job at the meet, Travis, especially doing it one short week after kicking ass at a strong man competition! Glad you exorcised the bench curse.
4/2/2013
Started Texas Method for Squats, Deadlifts, and Accessories. Benching my own way for now.
Squat 5x5 @ 335
Rack Deadlift 1x5 @ 395 (16", just below the knees)
Snatch 2x2 @ 45, 2x2 @ 95, 1x2 @ 135 (PR, although sloppy)
4/5/2013
Texas Method Intensity Day
Squat
Warm up to 315x2, the rest are with knee-wraps
345x1, 365x2, 405x1, 445x1, 475x1 (10lb PR) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGo0A...ature=youtu.be
Bench Press 1RM
135x5, 185x5, 205x3, 225x2, 245x1, 265x1, 280x1 (5lb PR)
Weighted Pull Up
+25lbs 5x8
Last edited by trav_longo; 04-10-2013 at 11:25 AM.
4/8/2013
Moved 5x5 squat to tomorrow. Bench + Deads + Cleans
Bench
Warm-up, 235x3x5, 225x2x5
Deadlift
135x5, 225x5, 315x3, 410x5
Power Clean
135x3x3, 155x3, C&J 165x3
Later on I jogged about a mile.
4/10/2013
Squat - Working on my knee-cave, and also re-evaluating my form.
340x5x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lYRc4z5uQg
OHP
145x3x5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7liGcWun0s
Pull up
10x3 - Back and biceps were already sore/tired so I didn't push this too hard.
Last edited by trav_longo; 04-11-2013 at 02:53 PM.
4/12/2012
Bench
185x5, 205x3, 225x2, 245x1, 255x5 (PR), 265x1, 275x1, 285x1 (PR)
Deadlift
225x5, 315x3, 405x1, 425x1
Pull-up
2x10 (+25lbs), 2x8 (+30lbs)
Press
95x5, 135x5, 155x1, 165x3 (PR)
Curls