Alex's Log

[Alex Ptacek]

FUCK YEAH. Pulled 405 on a whim after my set of 5. Video on my instagram. Super happy.

Squats
300x5x3
Deadlift
350x5
405x1 PR

[Meshuggah]

Congratulations on becoming a member of the 400 Pound Deadlift Club.

[Alex Ptacek]

Congratulations on becoming a member of the 400 Pound Deadlift Club.

Thanks!

[Alex Ptacek]

A little tired from yesterday but no issues.

Press
120x5x3
Bench
190x5x3
Rows
190x8x3
DB Curls
30x10x3

[Alex Ptacek]

Squat
315x5x3
Deadlift
330x5x2
Chins
3x5
Curls
20x10x3

[Alex Ptacek]

Pic with Eddy Coan from today: Alex Ptacek on Instagram: “Here’s Ed Coan trolling me about Rippetoe and Starting Strength. #startingstrength @eddycoan @startingstrength”

Absolute legend. Loves trolling me about looking down.

[Alex Ptacek]

Felt like garbage.

Bench
215x2x2
195x5x2
Strict Press
122.5x5x3

[Alex Ptacek]

Adding some volume back in. RIP.

Squat
315x5x4
Deadlift
355x5 PR

[Alex Ptacek]

Back to the 2.0 press.

Press
135x1, 155x1
125x5x3
Bench
180x5x4
Rows
195x6x4

[Alex Ptacek]

Having Ed Coan cue you midset is a blessing. Went a little wider on my squat stance and focused on sternum UP and hip drahve. They flew up.

Squats
320x5x2
Deadlift
335x5x2 PR
Chins
7, 5, 4
DB Curls
25x10x3