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  1. #21
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    Mon
    21/05/18
    BW:97.06 (214lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    22/05/18
    Wed
    23/05/18
    Fri
    25/05/18
    Sat - GPP
    26/05/18
    SQ
    120x5x3 (265lbs) @7.5,8,8.5
    5min rest

    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    75x8x2@7,8
    75x6@8
    75x5@9
    70x7@8
    70x6@8.5
    70x4@8.5
    65x6@8

    50 reps – 30sec rest


    2ct Pause SQ
    90x5x3 (195lbs) @6
    3min rest

    SQ
    122.5x5x3 (270lbs) @7,8,8
    5min rest

    DB Row(7min max)
    36x8x2 @7,8
    36x6@8
    32x8@8
    32x6@8
    28x8@8
    28x6@8

    50 reps – 30sec rest
    BP
    108.75x1(242.5lbs) @9
    91.25x5x5 @7.5,8,8,8,8.5
    3-5min rest

    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    14x8x2@8
    14x5@8
    12x10@8
    12x8x2@8
    12x6@8.5

    53 reps – 30sec rest

    3ct Pause BP
    72.5x5x3 (155lbs) @6
    3 min rest
    BP
    108.75x1(242.5lbs) @9
    91.25x5x5 @8,8,8.5,9.5,8.5
    3-5min rest
    BB Curl(7min max)
    30x8@7
    30x6x2@8
    30x5@8
    25x10x2@8
    25x8x2@8

    61 reps – 30sec rest
    DL
    135x5 (295lbs) @7-7.5
    Plank(7min max)
    2min
    42s x3
    44s

    LTE
    30x12x2 @6,7
    30x10 @8
    1min rest
    DL
    140x5 (305lbs) @8.5
    Ab Wheel(7min max)
    5reps x2
    6reps x4
    (30s rest)
    DB Bench
    22x12x2 @6,8
    22x10 @8
    1min rest
    LISS Cardio(25min)
    12%incline
    3.3mph
    137bpm


    Hammstring Curl
    7th hole x10x3 @8
    1min rest
    DB Bench
    22x12x2@7,8
    22x10 @8.5
    1min rest
    LISS Cardio(20min)
    12%incl.
    3.3mph
    130-140bpm
    Notes:
    SQ) Staying extremely tight to the point that your head is going to explode and chest up is good.
    Next time control that descent more!
    Belt 3 holes – better!
    BP) Slow Down! Flare those elbows going down and keep squeezing the bar and staying tight. If your elbows go behind the bar @ bottom touch a bit upper on your chest!
    DL) Easy. Hips slightly more up (think Alan Thrall setup – hips up, chest up) made the lift feel shorter and easier, felt stronger. On the work sets bar was slightly drifting away from my shins.
    Belt 3 holes – better!

    *BP didn’t progress (was @9 should be @8) will repeat the weight.
    Notes:
    This is how a good day looks like
    Notes:
    SQ) RIBS DOWN, BRACE HARD, STAY OVER MID-FOOT
    BP) Tried touching higher and flaring more on the descent – worked very well!
    Looks like in order to stay tight I put a lot of strain on my low back – DON’T DO THAT – MEET THE BAR WITH THE CHEST, SQUEEZE THE JUICE OUT OF THE BAR.

    *A bit of low back strain from benching

    Notes:
    SQ) FORM CHECK More brace, more tightness, careful with depth! MORE CONTROL ON THE LAST REPS! Set 3 rep 5 I pushed the bar with my hands and my left elbow hurt.
    BP) Don’t touch so low on your chest. Stay tight @ bottom don’t stop squeezing the bar – I found myself not squeezing on the ascent! I need to fcking slow down after I lockout the 1st rep. WAIT AT LEAST 1sec AT LOCKOUT!
    P.S. last set rest was 5min
    DL) Brace not so good. Bar drifting slightly forward again. Low back felt fatigued. Last rep I felt loose!

    *Hard workout
    *I feel that SQ form is improving
    *BP still not progressing

    Notes:
    After Ab Wheels my low back was kinda achy, form might be problematic, I think I’ll stick to Isometric Planks instead.

    *Decided to add some variation to my 2nd GPP day – Changed some excercises

    Changes for next week

    • BP change – implementing CGBP on Mon and going to progress only once on Friday
    • DL change – I will be pulling -20% of Fri x5x3 on Mon and progressing only Fri
    • Diet change – implementing 2x high carb days prior to my most taxing workouts(Mon and Fri) => Sun and Th are going to be high carb days
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 05-26-2018 at 03:33 AM.

  2. #22
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    Mon
    28/05/18
    BW:96.44 (212.6lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    29/05/18
    Wed
    30/05/18
    Fri
    01/06/18
    Sat - GPP
    02/06/18
    SQ
    125x5x3 (275lbs)@7.5,8,8.5
    5min rest

    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    75x10@8
    75x9@8
    75x6@8.5
    70x7@8
    70x5@7
    65x8@8
    65x5@8.5
    60x8@8
    55x8@8

    66 reps – 30sec rest


    2ct Pause SQ
    95x5x3 (205lbs) @6
    5min rest

    SQ
    127.5x5x2 (280lbs) @8.5,9.5
    120x5 (265lbs)
    @8.5
    5min rest

    DB Row(7min max)
    36x12x2 @6,7
    36x10@8
    36x8@8
    28x12@8

    52 reps – 30sec rest (alternating hands)

    CGBP
    70x8x4 (155lbs) @ 7,7.5,8,8
    3min rest

    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    14x12@7
    14x10@8
    14x8@8
    10x12x4@8

    78 reps – 30sec rest

    3ct Pause BP
    77.5x5x3 (170lbs) @7,8,8.5
    3 min rest
    BP
    108.75x1(242.5lbs) @8
    91.25x5x5 @7,7.5,7.5,8,8.5
    3-5min rest
    BB Curl(7min max)
    30x10,8 @8
    25x12,10,8 @7,8,8
    20x12x2 @7

    72 reps – 30sec rest


    DL
    112.5x5x3 (250lbs) @6
    5min rest
    Plank(7min max)
    2min
    43x4

    LTE
    30x12x3 @6,6,7
    1min rest
    DL
    145x5 (325lbs) @9.5
    Plank(7min max)
    1m
    40,30,30,40,20s

    DB Bench
    22x12x3 @6,7,8
    1min rest
    LISS Cardio(30min)
    12%incline
    3.5mph
    130-140 bpm



    Hammstring Curl
    7th hole x12x3 @6
    1min rest
    DB Bench
    24x10,9,8 @8
    1min rest
    LISS Cardio(20min)
    12%incl.
    3.3mph
    130-140bpm

    Notes:
    SQ) Wobbly bar path, loose @ bottom, hips up not back. Work on the brace and staying extra tight @bottom, do not relax, chest proud @bottom – don’t let your upper-back collapse
    CGBP) Think of the movement as a normal grip BP but with a slightly narrower grip – think same cues as normal BP. Don’t overthuck elbows, flare and push on the way up Slow down and control the reps
    DL) Straps on the last rep helped me focus smth else that grip. Brace was very weak because I had some stomach gas which was compromising my big gulp of air.
    DO NOT FORGET TO PUSH THE FLOOR AWAY, START ACCELERATING AFTER THE BAR HAS LEFT THE FLOOR => AFTER A SLOW AND CONTROLLED START!

    *I had a big meal right before the workout which compromised my bracing ability. Everytime I went for a big gulp of air I felt some bubbles in my stomach making me feel nauseous when I started bracing ESPCIALLY ON THE DL being bent over and all…

    P.S. DO NOT EAT HUGE MEALS PRIOR TO IMPORTANT WORKOUTS

    Notes:
    On the GPP movements I’m going to stick strictly to a 8-12(15) range. If I go under 8reps@8 I will reduce load and aim for 8+reps @8 (focusing on volume instead of intensity)
    Notes:
    SQ) Focus on keeping chest up and maintaining back angle ON THE WAY UP - UPPER BACK MUST NOT COLLAPSE! Work on your brace and tightness @ bottom!
    BP) Still having problems with elbows behind the bar and not enough tightness @ bottom. I tend to move the bar forward excessively and touch lower.

    Higher RPEs cuz of form issues => switch to lower increments.


    Notes:
    SQ) Low back fatigued AF. Reduced weight cuz I don’t need no misses.
    KEEPING UPPERBACK STIFF AND RIGID AND MAINTAINING THE BACK ANGLE ON THE ASCENT HELPED A LOT!
    Form felt very good !
    BP) Still having problems with elbows behind the bar and not enough tightness @ bottom. I tend to move the bar forward excessively and touch lower.
    DL) Don’t drop your butt when resetting, dropping hips moves the bar forward and when I start the lift I have to pull the bar back (it leaves the shins) => do not drop the hips => HIPS UP, CHEST UP

    Big breat =>360 brace =>hips up,chest up => drive mid-foot into the ground

    *BP seems to be progressing, Mon modifications seems to have worked


    Notes:
    Was kinda tired after the Rows and curls. Planks were hard…

    *The fact that the SQ is beating my low back so mush and Friday’s lifts are telling me that my LP might be over. I will be switching to The Bridge next week.
    *Being in a deficit doesn’t help either but what are you gonna do ? Bulk forever ?
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 06-02-2018 at 09:29 AM.

  3. #23
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    Mon
    04/06/18
    BW:96.17 (212lbs)
    Wed
    06/06/18
    Th - GPP
    07/06/18
    Fri
    08/06/18
    Sat - GPP
    09/06/18
    SQ
    100x5 @5.5
    105x5 @6
    110x4 @7 (miscounted)
    115x5 @8

    (E1RM: 142.5)
    2ct Pause SQ
    100x4 @6
    105x4 @7
    110x4 @8
    112.5x4 @8.5
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 132.5)
    Lat. Pulldown (7min max)
    75x12,8 @7,8
    70x8 @8
    65x8 @8.5
    60x8 @8
    55x12,10 @8

    66 reps – 30sec rest

    DL w/ belt
    125x5 @6
    130x5 @6.5
    135x5 @7.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 167.5)
    DB Row(7min max)
    36x15,11,8 @7,8
    28x11,10 @8

    55 reps – 30sec rest (alternating hands)

    CGBP
    70x4 @6
    75x4 @6
    80x4 @6
    85x4 @7
    90x4 @8
    95x3 @10 (failed 4th rep)


    (E1RM: 107.5)
    Press /w belt
    50x5 @6
    52.5x5 @7.5
    52.5x5 @8.5
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 65)
    Hammer Curl (7min max)
    16x10,8 @8
    12x12,10,8 @8
    6x15 @? (misload)
    8x12 @?

    77 reps – 30sec rest
    BP, 1ct paused
    80x5 @6
    85x5 @7
    87.5x5 @7.5 (wraps)
    90x5 @8 (5min rest)
    3-5min rest]

    (E1RM: 111.25)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    30x12,9 @7,8
    25x12,10,8 @7,8
    30x15x2 @?


    81 reps – 30sec rest


    Rack pull,mid shin
    80x7 @5.5
    90x7 @6
    95x7 @6
    100x7 @7
    105x7 @8


    (E1RM: 137.5)
    Barbell Row
    50x8 @6
    60x8 @6
    65x8 @7
    70x8 @8
    70x8 @7 (more rest)
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 95)
    Plank (7min max)
    2min
    44x3
    48
    3-0-3 Tempo SQ
    60x8 @5.5
    70x8 @5.5
    80x8 @6.5
    85x8 @7
    90x8 @8
    3-5min rest

    (E1RM: 121.25)
    Plank (7min max)
    1.30m
    1m x3
    (1min rest then 30s x2)

    LISS Cardio (30min)
    12%incl.
    3.3mph
    130-140bpm
    LISS Cardio(25min)
    12%incl.
    3.3mph
    130-140bpm

    Notes:
    SQ) Stay over mid-foot on ascent!
    Low back felt a bit fatigued again…

    CGBP) Still having elbow position problems ffs… Miss gouged the RPE on last set, should have rested more and made a 3% jump instead of a 5%

    DL) Felt some low back pump,
    Hips tend to drop on the last 1-2 reps keep that in mind and fix it next time!

    Notes:
    SQ) Focus on that mid-foot balance! Careful about going over toes. Low back feeling slightly better!

    BR) Was hitting knees from time to time..
    Notes:
    .................................................. .................................................. ...........................................


    Notes:
    DL) Last rep, last set I pushed the bar forward and it moved away from my shins… Lifts felt awesome!
    My knees were bruised post DL.

    BP) A bit more pause next time, elbows looking good, leg drive good!

    SQ) Was novel and hard. I need to stop overextending my back (think ribs down). I need to focus more on bracing! Spinal erectors got a sick pump. Descent seems too slow ascent seems too fast.

    *Workout felt great, getting used to the Tempo SQs

    *Low back felt fine, no signs of fatigue

    Notes:
    There is no 38kg dumbbell for rows so I’ll go 36x15 reps and then switch to 40x8 reps @8 RPE

    *Week 1 - The Bridge
    *I was figuring out my weights as it’s the first week of a new purely RPE based program, that’s why I did more sets
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 07-01-2018 at 11:17 PM.

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    Mon
    11/06/18
    BW:96.06 (212lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    12/06/18
    Wed
    13/06/18
    Fri
    15/05/18
    Sat - GPP
    16/05/18
    SQ
    107.5x5 @6
    112.5x5 @7
    117.5x5 @8
    117.5x5 @8.5
    112.5x5 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 145)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x10,7 @8
    70x8x2 @8
    60x12,8,8 @8

    61 reps – 30sec rest


    2ct Pause SQ
    110x4 @6.5
    115x4 @8
    117.5x4 @9
    115x4 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 136.25)
    DL /w belt
    125x5 @6
    130x5 @6.5
    137.5x5x2 @8,8.5
    130x5 @7
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 170)
    DB Row(7min max)
    40x10,8 @7,8
    32x12,10,8 @7,8,8

    48 reps – 30sec rest
    CGBP
    87.5x4 @7
    92.5x4 @8
    95x4 @8.5
    95x4 @9
    3-5min rest

    (E1RM: 110)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    16x12,8 @8
    12x12,12,8 @8
    8x15x2 @?


    reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    50x5 @6
    52.5x5 @7
    55x5 @9
    52.5x5 @9
    47.5x5 @7
    50x5 @8
    3 min rest


    (E1RM: 65)
    BP, 1ct pause
    82.5x5 @6.5
    85x5 @7.5 (wraps)
    87.5x5 @8.5
    85x5 @8
    85x5 @9
    80x5 @8.5
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 106.25)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    32.5x10,6 @8
    27.5x10,10,8,8 @8
    22.5x15 @?


    67 reps – 30sec rest
    Rack pull,mid shin
    97.5x7 @6
    102.5x7 @6
    107.5x7 @6
    112.5x7 @7 (straps)
    117.5x7 @7.5 (straps)
    120x7 @8 (straps)
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 157.5)
    Plank(7min max)
    2min
    45s x3
    1min

    Barbell Row
    67.5x8 @6
    70x8 @7
    72.5x8 @7
    75x8 @8
    75x8 @8 (some reps didn’t touch abs)
    70x8 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 101.25)
    3-0-3 Tempo SQ
    82.5x8 @6
    87.5x8 @6.5
    92.5x8x2 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 125)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)
    1m x2
    30s x3
    25s
    35s
    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incline
    3.0 kph
    130-140bpm


    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl.
    2.7 kph
    130-140bpm
    Notes:
    SQ) Squats felt great! Tight and controlled descent! Over mid-foot! Keep that upper-back tight and rigid!
    CGBP) Used wraps on all sets. Elbows still too tucked… felt some negligible ache in my left elbows (probably cuz of too forward elbows)
    DL) Use straps on these.

    *Awesome workout. Squat form is finally looking good!

    Notes: Notes:
    SQ) CONTROL THE DESCENT and stay tight at bottom, don’t bounce !!! Keep that upper-back tight !
    OHP) Used wraps. Snap those hips back!
    BR) Used straps. Better than last week!


    Notes:
    DL)The first reps were harder off the floor – dunno why. Hips on the last reps improving – keep working “hips up,chest up”
    Next time: Knee out to your elbows, set an inch further from the bar (shins move the bar forward)
    BP) Still getting used to the 1ct Pause – RPE goes up cuz of form issues.
    SQ) Better this week. Ascent still a bit too slow and descent – bit too fast

    *Was feeling pretty exhausted after the workout.

    Notes:
    Plank with glute squeeze and not letting my low back sink is better… I don’t feel me low back achy after planks.

    *Week 2 of The Bridge
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 06-18-2018 at 07:58 AM.

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    Mon
    18/06/18
    BW:95.5 (211lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    19/06/18
    Wed
    20/06/18
    Fri
    22/05/18
    Sat - GPP
    23/05/18
    SQ
    100x5 @5.5
    110x5 @7
    115x5 @8.5
    112.5x5 @8.5
    110x5 @8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 140)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x10,7 @7,8
    70x8 @8
    60x8x4 @8

    57 reps – 30sec rest


    2ct Pause SQ
    100x4 @6
    105x4 @7
    110x4x3 @8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 130)
    DL /w belt
    127.5x5 @6
    132.5x5 @7
    140x5x3 @8,8,8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 172.5)
    DB Row(7min max)
    40x11,10,8 @7,8,8
    32x10,8 @8,8
    28x12 @?


    59 reps – 30sec rest
    CGBP
    85x4 @6
    88.75 @7
    91.25x4 @8
    92.5x4 @8.5
    92.5x4 @10 (form issue)
    3-5min rest

    (E1RM: 108.75)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    16x13 @8
    12x12,10,8 @8
    8x15x3 @?


    88 reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    48.75x5 @6
    51.25x5 @7
    53.75x5 @8
    53.75x5 @9
    51.25x5 @8.5
    48.75x5 @7.5
    3 min rest


    (E1RM: 66.25)
    BP, 1ct pause
    80x5 @6
    85x5 @7.5
    88.75x4 @8.5
    85x5 @8.5
    82.5x5 @9
    80x5 @8.5
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 105)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    32.5x12,8 @7,8
    27.5x12,8 @8
    22.5x15x2 @8


    70 reps – 30sec rest
    Rack pull,mid shin
    117.5x7 @6
    122.5x7 @7
    125x7 @8
    127.5x7 @9
    122.5x7 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 161.25)
    Plank /w glute squeze (7min max)
    1.05m x2
    40s x3

    Barbell Row
    70x8 @6
    75x8 @7
    77.5x5x3 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 105)
    3-0-3 Tempo SQ
    90x8 @6.5
    93.75x8 @7.5
    97.5x8 @8.5
    97.5x8 @8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 130)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)
    1.10m
    40s x2
    30s x3

    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl. @2.8kph


    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl. @2.5-2.7 kph
    130-140bpm

    Notes:
    SQ) On the way up bar drifts forward – think “master cue” and “upper-back rigid”, maintain the back angle
    Tip: next time work up to the weight by doing 5s
    CGBP) Elbows looked better this time – still have a lot of room for improvement. I worked up doing sets of 4s (last week didn’t )
    DL) Worked up by doing sets of 7s. Low back was very fatigued after these.

    *Feeling a lot of low back fatigue (idk if it’s from the rack pulls, never worked up by doing 7s until today)



    Notes:
    Went to bed late previous night.

    *No signs of low back fatigue today
    Notes:
    SQ) Solid form but strength wasn’t there. First time working up using only 4s as warmup
    OHP) Focus on keeping the core tight during the whole lift!
    BR) Good.

    *No signs of low back fatigue
    *Wasn’t feeling up to par, SQ went down, I have a big end term exam tomorrow, still in a caloric deficit


    Notes:
    DL) Felt good, managed to maintain the RPE
    BP) Awful bench session, form was a wreck, RPE – a disaster
    SQ) Feeling more confident, it’s getting manageable

    *I noticed that my recovery is getting better, after 2-3 mins my breathing was back to normal after a hard set most noticeable after SQs
    *Low back feeling OK


    Notes:
    .......................................

    *Week 3 of The Bridge

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    Mon
    25/06/18
    BW:95.04 (210lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    26/06/18
    Wed
    27/06/18
    Fri
    29/05/18
    Sat - GPP
    30/05/18
    SQ
    107.5x5 @6
    112.5x5 @7
    117.5x5x4 @8,8,8,8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 145)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x12,6 @8
    70x8 @7
    60x12,12,12,10 @8

    72 reps – 30sec rest


    2ct Pause SQ
    100x4 @6
    107.5x4 @7
    113.75x4 @8
    117.5x4 @9
    112.5x4 @9
    107.5x4 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 136.25)
    DL /w belt
    130x5 @6
    136.75 @7
    142.5x5 @8
    142.5x5 @9 bar in front of mid-foot
    135x5 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 175)
    DB Row(7min max)
    40x12,10,8 @7,8,8
    36x12,10 @8


    52 reps – 30sec rest
    CGBP
    85x4 @6
    90x4 @7
    92.5x4 @7.5
    95x4 @9
    92.5x4 @9
    90x4 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 110)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    16x14,8 @7,8
    12x12,10,8 @8
    8x15x2 @?


    82 reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    52.5x5 @6.5
    55x5 @8
    55x5 @10 – form issue
    52.5x5 @7.5
    52.5x5 @9 – WTF ?!
    3 min rest


    (E1RM: 67.5)
    BP, 1ct pause
    80x5 @6
    85x5 @7.5
    87.5x5 @8.5
    85x5 @8.5
    82.5x5x3 @8,8,8.5
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 106.25)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    32.5x13,8 @7,8
    27.5x12,12,10,8 @8
    22.5x15 @?


    78 reps – 30sec rest
    Rack pull,mid shin
    120x7 @6
    127.5x7 @7
    132.5x7 @8
    137.5x7 @8.5
    140x7 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 177.5)
    Plank /w glute squeze (7min max)
    1.15m
    1.05m
    42 x2
    43

    Barbell Row
    72.5x8 @6
    77.5x8 @6.5
    82.5x8 @8 – last rep didn’t touch
    80x8x3 @8 – better form
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 111.25)
    3-0-3 Tempo SQ
    90x8 @6
    95x8 @7.5
    97.5x8x2 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 131.25)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)
    1.20m
    44s x4

    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl. @2.5-2.7kph
    130-140bpm

    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl. @2.4-2.6 kph
    130-140bpm

    Notes:
    SQ) Worked up with 5s. Tightened my belt (3rd last hole) – HUGE DIFFERENCE. Form was good, keep thinking about “master cue” and “tight upper-back”
    CGBP) Better. I need to stay tight at the bottom and reduce bar forward travel, flare more.
    Rack Pull) Good.

    *Today was a good day! Back wasn’t as fatigued as last Mon I actually could feel the pump in my erectors


    Notes:

    Notes:
    SQ) Upper-back tight ! Control that descent! Bar going forward on some reps(ascent).
    Tip: Next time drop 3% when trying to maintain @9
    OHP) I have no idea what’s going on with RPEs here…
    BR) Stick your ass way back and center your weight over mid-foot! Try to keep your shins more vertical.

    Notes:
    DL) I was setting up with bar in front of mid-foot. I was constantly pulling the bar back. SETUP BETTER NEXT TIME!
    Drive your mid-foot into the floor – never forget this cue! Thumbs going numb after 2nd set – might switch to straps on 2nd and 3rd set.
    BP) Switch to 1.25 (2.5lbs) jumps. Ass lifting – moved feet forward (better).
    I was straining my low-back too much, arch from your upper-back! Excessive low back strain carried over to squats.
    SQ) Don’t lift the chest too early! Got a low-back pump but it was a bit achy from BP

    *I was very tired after BP and had to take 5mins in-between warm-up sets on the SQs…

    Notes:
    .......................................

    *Week 4 of The Bridge
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 07-01-2018 at 12:35 AM.

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    Mon
    09/07/18
    BW:94.11 (207.7lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    10/07/18
    Wed
    11/07/18
    Fri
    13/07/18
    Sat - GPP
    14/07/18
    SQ
    132.5x1 @8
    120x4x3 @8,8,8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 143.75)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x10 @8
    70x8 @8
    60x10,8 @7-8
    50x12,12,8 @7

    68 reps – 30sec rest


    Pin SQ
    115x3 @7
    120x3 @8.5
    122.5x3 @8.5
    122.5x3 @9
    118.75x3 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 138.75)
    DL /w belt
    165x1 @8
    151.25x4x3 @8,8,8.5

    5min rest

    (E1RM: 180)
    DB Row(7min max)
    44x11,8 @8
    36x10,8 @8
    28x12 @?


    49 reps – 30sec rest
    3ct Pause BP
    85x3 @7
    87.5x3 @8
    90x3 @8.5
    91.25x3 @9.5
    86.25x3 @9
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 102.5)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    18x9 @8
    14x12,8 @7-8
    10x15x3 @?


    74 reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    63.75x1 @7.5
    57.5x4 @?
    57.5x4 @7
    58.75x4 @8
    58.75x4 @8.5
    4 min rest


    (E1RM: 70)
    BP, 1ct pause
    105x1 @8
    95x4 @8
    95x4 @8.5-9
    92.5x4 @8
    91.25x4 @8.5
    3-4min rest

    (E1RM: 113.75)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    32.5x14,8 @8
    27.5x10,8,8 @8
    22.5x15x2 @?


    78 reps – 30sec rest
    2ct Paused DL
    120x4 @7
    126.25x4 @8
    132.5x4 @8.5
    128.75x4 @8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 155)
    Plank /w glute squeze (7min max)
    1.35m
    50 x4

    Barbell Row
    85x6 @7
    90x6x4 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 113.75)
    SQ, no belt
    95x6 @7
    100x6x4 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 126.25)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)
    1.40m
    50
    45
    30

    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl.
    @2.8-3.0
    130-140bpm

    HIIT Cardio (12min)
    5min warm up
    20s sprint
    2m normal pace
    For 12m total on a bike

    Notes:
    SQ) Bar moving too forward of mid-foot - knees more forward and don’t lean so much!
    Upper-back tight, master cue!
    BP) Form better! Leg drive throughout whole lift. Low-back strain again 
    DL) Form much better! Some arm pull on the pause. Don’t drink too much water during DLs, can’t take a good breath on a full stomach

    *Low-back aches post-workut. I think BPs are the reason… I seriously need to stop driving so hard my arch.


    Notes:
    It was taking me more time to finish the curl sets that why volume dropped.
    Notes:
    SQ) Form very good. Keep thinking about the master cue and upper-back!
    OHP) sharp elbow pain (right on top of the olecranon) on warmups. Possible cause: elbows too in front of bar + loose armpit during bounce.
    Pain persisted during warmups but didn’t get worse.
    BR) All good, kinda hard to gauge RPE on high reps.

    Notes:
    DL) Single was slow off the ground. Hips drop on some reps, gradually getting better.
    BP) No back strain. Elbows end up in front of the bar on last reps. Need to reduce forward bar travel on the desc. (i.e. touch higher on my chest) and flare the elbows more !
    SQ) Form better than last week, no back overextension. Need to cue myself to push the KNEES MORE FORWARD => ass more back @ bottom => more bounce => lift easier!

    *some right SI-joint aches after workout. I was feeling very exhausted when I got to the squats and it was a hard workout. Post workout I was feeling very tired, my legs were feeling very sore.

    Notes:
    I was feeling tired when I woke up. Workout was kinda challenging to complete. Was feeling tired overall.

    *Experienced a pinching-like feeling in my right hip on the ascent of air squats, pointing toes more forward and not pushing knees out as much helped. Will see how it feels on the Mon work sets.

    *No joint aches or leg soreness today

    *Week 6 of The Bridge
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 07-25-2018 at 06:58 AM.

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    Mon
    16/07/18
    BW:93.83 (207lbs)
    Tu - GPP
    17/07/18
    Wed
    18/07/18
    Fri
    20/07/18
    Sat - GPP
    --/07/18
    SQ
    135x1 @8
    125x3 @8.5
    121.25x3 @8.5
    117.5x3 @8.5
    113.75x3 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 146.25)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x11 @8
    70x8 @8
    60x12,10,8 @7,8,8
    50x12x2 @?

    73 reps – 30sec rest


    Pin SQ
    111.25x3 @7
    118.75x3 @8
    125x3 @8.5
    125x3 @9
    120x3 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 142.5)
    DL /w belt
    155x1 @7 misjudged, this was @8
    162.5x1 @9.5
    141.25x3x4 @8
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 165)
    DB Row(7min max)

    Pin BP
    95x3 @7
    97.5x3 @8
    100x3 @9
    98.75x3 @9
    97.5x3 @9
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 112.5)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    18x5 @8
    14x8 @8
    10x15x3 @?
    10x12x2 @?


    82 reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    65x1 @8
    63.75x2 @10
    60x3 @8
    61.25x3 @9
    60x3 @8
    4 min rest


    (E1RM: 70)
    BP, 1ct pause
    102.5x1 @8
    97.5x3 @gay spotter
    96.25x3 @9
    95x3 @9.5
    92.5x3 @8.5
    3-4min rest

    (E1RM: 111.25)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    2ct Paused DL
    126.25x4 @7
    132.5x3 @8
    140x3 @8.5
    142.5x3 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 160)
    Plank /w glute squeze (7min max)
    1.40m
    52s x4


    Barbell Row
    85x6 @7
    90x6x4 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 113.75)
    SQ, no belt
    90x6x4 @7
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 118.75)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)

    LISS Cardio(30min)
    15%incl.
    @3.0-3.2
    130-140bpm

    HIIT Cardio (12min)


    Notes:
    SQ) On my toes again. Need to stay over mid-foot better.Need to push my butt back more !
    KNEES FORWARD ASS BACK!

    BP) Pins were a bit higher than I would like – rack limitations.

    DL) Thinking about mid-foot all the time and feeling the ground with my whole foot helped a lot with staying in balance during the pause. The pause was a bit lower than last week (intentially). On the last set some reps were rushed. BE PATIENT WITH THE PAUSE AND STAY TIGHT!

    *LOWER BODY :
    -3% MAINTAIN RPE
    -5% REDUCE RPE

    *UPPER BODY:
    -1.5% MAINTAIN RPE
    -3% REDUCE RPE


    *hips were fine (throwback to sat)


    Notes:
    Post final exam workout.
    Notes:
    SQ) Need more balance, shifting over toes again. Eye gaze and neck need more work, atm I’m looking too down!
    OHP) I hate these
    BR) Form starting to break down, reduced weight. Emphasize form not weight on the bar!

    Notes:
    DL) Keep shoulders in front of the bar for a bit longer, don’t immediately pull back, pull up!
    BP) Spotter took the bar prematurely on the 1st 3s. Emphasize the 1ct pause more!
    SQ) I went with @7s because my SI-joint was getting very achy, my form was questionable and I had a feeling that I might get injured that day

    *Traveled to a new city for a 3 day rock festival, new gym, new atmosphere, I had a fight with GF before the GYM, ate random food => might have affected my performance that day.


    Notes:
    Skipped due to 3day rock fest

    *Week 7 of The Bridge
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 07-25-2018 at 07:25 AM.

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    Tu
    24/07/18
    BW:91.7 (202.4lbs)
    Wed - GPP
    25/07/18
    Th
    26/07/18
    Sat
    28/07/18
    Sun - GPP
    29/07/18
    SQ
    137.5x1 @8
    127.5x3 @8.5
    122.5x3 @8.5
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 148.75)
    Lat.Pulldown(7min max)
    80x12 @8
    70x8 @8
    60x10,10,8 @7-8
    50x12x2 @6-7

    72 reps – 30sec rest


    Pin SQ
    112.5x4 @7
    117.5x4 @8
    125x4 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 145)
    DL /w belt
    160x1 @8
    155x3 @8 (should have been @9)
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 173.75)
    DB Row(7min max)
    42x12,10 @6-7
    34x12,12,10 @6-8

    56 reps – 30 sec rest
    3ct Pause BP
    85x3 @7
    87.5x3 @8
    90x3 @9
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 111.25)
    Hammer Curl(7min max)
    16x10 @8
    12x15,8 @7-8
    8x15x4 @?


    93 reps – 30sec rest

    Press /w belt
    62.5x1 @8
    57.5x3 @7.5

    4 min rest


    (E1RM: 67.5)
    BP, 1ct pause
    105x1 @8
    101.25x3 @9
    3-4min rest

    (E1RM: 113.75)
    BB Curl(7min max)
    32,5x15 @7
    27.5x12,12,12,10 @7-8
    25x12 @6-7

    73 reps – 30 sec rest

    2ct Paused DL
    130x3 @7
    137.5x3 @8
    145x3 @9
    5min rest

    (E1RM: 162.5)
    Plank /w glute squeze (7min max)
    1.45m
    55
    54
    56



    Barbell Row
    90x6 @7
    95x6x2 @8
    3min rest

    (E1RM: 120)
    SQ, no belt
    95x6 @6
    100x6 @8 (might have been @7)
    102.5x6 @8

    5min rest

    (E1RM: 130)
    Plank /w glute squeeze (7min max)
    1.00m
    30s
    25s
    50s
    35s
    40s
    LISS Cardio(30min)
    115%incl.
    @2.7-3.0
    130-140bpm

    HIIT Cardio (12min)
    5min warm up
    20s sprint
    2m steady
    12m total

    On assault bike
    Notes:
    SQ) Need more control on the descent and a tighter upper-back @ bottom and on the ascent! (upper-back collapses @ bottom) Get your knees more forward.
    DL) Went a bit over the toes on the pause, think mid-foot throughout the whole lift!

    Notes:

    Notes:
    SQ) Need more upper-back tightness, hips were shooting back. When I fix my eye gaze I will fix going over my toes!
    BR) Miss calculated weights for this week, form was better than last week tough


    Notes:
    DL) Keep shoulders in front of the bar for a bit longer, don’t immediately pull back, pull up! Think about driving mid-foot into the ground during the whole lift, accelerate!

    BP) Spotter took the bar prematurely on the lock out on the last rep of 3s. LOW BACK STRAIN, CAREFUL WITH THE ARCH, ARCH FROM UPPER BACK NOT LOWER!
    Descent was too fast + loose at bottom, squeeze and control!

    SQ) Eye gaze was better. Thinking about mid-foot throughout the whole lift made it easier to stay balanced. Think only about 1 cue!

    *Some low back aches post-workout I attribute them to overarching on the BP again 
    *NEW GYM (will be away from my regular gym in Pleven for 2 weeks or so, I’ll train wherever I can)
    *Today I felt very strong – a good day!


    Notes:

    Planks always suffer after Rows and Curls, I’m just too tired to do them. Found a GYM with an assault bike so I went crazy

    Breathing and bracing with “over mid-foot” cue throughout the SQ – works ! Think about only 1 cue next time you squat!

    *Week 8 of The Bridge
    *Had to skip Mon cuz of whole day of traveling back from festival
    Last edited by Iksan Ismailov; 07-31-2018 at 09:28 AM.

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