Derek Binford: Get Strong
My goal at the current time period is to get as strong as possible and to compete in olympic weightlifting. I will be competing in my first competition on May 21st. I decided to keep a log here because a good friend of mine (Matt Reynolds) just passed his starting strength certification. I generally train at Matt's gym, STRONG GYM, but haven't as much lately due to time constraints and other commitments, but have still been training at home.
My training will most likely look something like this..
Monday - go for PRs this day
front squat
push press
back squat
accessory
Wednesday - lighter day - 85-90% on the lifts
snatch
clean+jerk
snatch deadlift
accessory
Thursday - lighter day - 90% of monday maybe
front squat
push press
back squat
accessory
Saturday - go for PRs
snatch
clean+jerk
deadlift
accessory
I'm focusing more on the front squat for the time being because I'm having an issue with my right hip that is giving me some flexibility problems that is hendering my back squat. It doesn't bother me as much on front squat so I'm pusing it for now. I'm just getting back into more serious training due to coaching high school basketall from november to march. Right now I weigh about 175lbs on my way back up to 185ish as I plan to compete in the 85 kilo weight class. My best lifts are below
snatch - 205 recent (220 all time)
clean+jerk - 265 recent (290 all time)
clean - 285 recent (300 all time)
front squat - 345x1, 315x3
back squat - 355x2 recent (445 all time)
deadlift - 445 recent (550 all time), I know 445 is WEAK!
push press - 225x4, probably my best effort here
Will start posting up workouts and video soon.