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08-07-2019, 12:59 PM
#821
8/7/19
Press: 145x3x2, 125x7
Bench: 185x3x3 - paused
Deadlift: 315x3, 275x5
Rolling
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08-09-2019, 01:49 PM
#822
8/9/19
Squat: 245x5x3
Bench: 230x2x3
Chins: [BW, +25, +40, +55] x5
Almost feels like I'm actually training again. Despite the baby weights.
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08-12-2019, 02:08 PM
#823
8/12/19
Squat: 255x5x3
Bench: 200x5x4
Chins: BWx5x8 = 40reps
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08-14-2019, 01:51 PM
#824
8/14/19
Press: 125x5x4
Deadlift: 325x3, 295x5
This workout looks unimpressive, and shorter than normal(I've just changed programming). But it is significant in a non-obvious way. Its the first time I've felt good about training in almost 2 years. Let's recap:
On 10/27/17 I racked 405 after taking it down for a 20lb Squat 5RM PR that moved surprisingly fast. The day after that happened I experienced system fatigue that did not go away for 2.5 months, caused me to even have bloodwork done, and had residual effects that lingered for the better part of 2 years. Training through soreness for those 3 weeks leading up to a Mock Meet I did on 11/18/17 really wrecked my body. I strained my left Quad when I PR'd my Squat at the Mock Meet. Afterwords I had sciatic symptoms, numbness in my leg, and there must have been some connection to my back because I seemed to tweak it every couple months for like a year. Fast forward to this Spring and I strain the Quad AGAIN, forcing me to stop my cycle at a Squat of 335x2. Luckily this time I actually REALIZED I had strained it and rehabbed it properly(Thanks John Petrizzo I owe you a beer!). Anyway, Squatting has felt good and normal the last few weeks, my form on all lifts feels dialed in, and I finally feel ready to get strong again. I think I have a good plan for programming for a while, so If I can avoid injury, all I have to do is show up and execute. I hope to compete at South Brooklyn in the Spring next year and then hopefully be back in PR territory next fall.
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08-17-2019, 07:34 AM
#825
8/16/19
Squat: 265x5x3
Bench: [235, 240, 245] x1
Chins: [BW, +25, +40, +50] x5
Squats are starting to slow a bit. Will likely go to 5lb jumps next week. I think under normal circumstances I would try for two more 10lb jumps but I think it makes more sense to slow the process due to the quad situation. It still feels good right now, although I was more "aware" of it during this workout. I also decided to start eating more. I don't know what I weigh right now but its probably around 215. I was hoping to be a little leaner but now that I'm actually able to train normally again I don't want to take any chances of straining the quad due to lack of calories. Just really hoping to be able to keep this rolling a while. Oh and the extra calories definitely helped the bench. Reps moved really well.
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08-19-2019, 02:34 PM
#826
8/19/19
Squat: 270x5
Press: 150x2x3
Chins: BWx5x9 = 45
Had to call Squats after one top set. As has been the case these last two years, I experience some sort of resistance once Squats get into the 275 - 335 range. This time it was less Quad, more hip it seems. Who knows at this point. As usual Doc. P is helping me. Will make some adjustments, take some weight off the bar and go from there. Frustrating.
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08-21-2019, 01:21 PM
#827
8/21/19
Bench: 205x5x5
Deadlift: 295x5
A little reduction today. Doctor's orders
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08-24-2019, 07:41 AM
#828
8/23/19
Squat: 215x5
Press: 127.5x5x5
Chins: BWx5, [+25, +50, +65] x3
Resetting Squat due to recurring quad/leg issue. Struggle bus
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08-26-2019, 01:46 PM
#829
8/26/19
Squat: 220x5x2
Bench: 230x3x2
Chins: BWx6x8 = 48
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08-28-2019, 01:25 PM
#830
8/28/19
Press: [155, 160, 165] x1
Power Clean: [95, 115, 135] x3
Deadlift: 305x5
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