Neil's Intermediate Log

[Oldman]

Week 19: Day 3 Intensity Day

Squats: 300 1x5 PR
Bench: 177.5 1x5 PR
Power Snatch (Practice) 65: 5x2

Great night! Squats felt strong. Did doubles for my warmups, then 300 went very well for 5 reps. Bench was a little heavy, but I make progress in getting a set of 5 up. Snatches went better, I need to continue to work on form as I find the right weight to progress from.

Great PRs, man! I like the 1x5 bench, especially (I had to go to 4s and 3s to keep moving).

[dnthompson]

Thank you! I am like TM a lot. The extra volume on Monday seems to be helping increasing my strength. Good stuff!

[dnthompson]

Week 20: Day 1 Volume Day

Squats: 250 5x5
Press: 90 5x5
Deadlift: 305 1x3

Another late night, bleh! Squats felt strong, Press felt very good as well. Pretty tired after those sets. Deadlifts felt heavy, I should have warmed up with doubles. I need to listen to my body a little more closely.

[dnthompson]

Week 20: Day 2 Intensity Day

Squats: 305 1x5 PR
Press: 115 1x5 PR
Power Snatch: 70 4x2

Yea! Progress! Both felt heavy. Loooonnngg days at work at really messing with the program. Next week will be another 2 day workout week as well. Snatches are feeling better, but I need a little more practice before ramping up the weight.

[dnthompson]

Week 21: Day 1 Volume Day

Squats: 250 5x5
Bench: 147.5 5x5
Deadlift: 295 1x3

Holidays have messed with my schedule. I kept Squats the same. I went ahead and went up on my bench. I dropped deadlifts by 10 lbs just to make sure I could get the volume. Starting next week with volume day on Sunday. Getting back on schedule.

[Oldman]

Week 21: Day 1 Volume Day

Squats: 250 5x5
Bench: 147.5 5x5
Deadlift: 295 1x3

Holidays have messed with my schedule. I kept Squats the same. I went ahead and went up on my bench. I dropped deadlifts by 10 lbs just to make sure I could get the volume. Starting next week with volume day on Sunday. Getting back on schedule.

Great progress and nice PRs, Neil! I have also on occasion had to keep volume the same or even drop it to get back on schedule. This is a good move, I think. Keep at it, man.

[dnthompson]

Week 22: Day 1 Volume Day

Squats: 250 5x5
Bench: 147.5 5x5
Deadlift: 315 1x5 PR on set of 5

Great day! Everything felt good and strong. Deadlifts felt great, I think I could have done 10 today. Looking forward to Thurs. intensity for more PRs.

[dnthompson]

Week 22: Day 2 Light Day

Squats: 200 3x5
Press: 95 3x5
Seated Rows: 170 3x10
Cable Pulldowns: 50 3x10

Good evening. Again, everything felt good. Looking forward to Thurs. I'm going for 315 on my squats and 180 for my bench.

[Oldman]

Good luck on your squat and bench, Neil. I will be "pulling" for you!

[dnthompson]

Thank you! Had a good night tonight!