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    I started training with Powerlifting in mind in July 2010. I bought all of Rips books and ran starting strength for 14 weeks I believe.

    http://startingstrength.com/resource...ght=black_spit

    A quick glance at the last page shows I was bench pressing 255x5 and deadlifting 350x5.

    I've competed 4 times since February of 2012. I compete raw. My first meet was squat 500 bench 335 and deadlift 515 for a total of 1350.

    My best lifts in a meet are

    Squat 556.77 in a USPA meet - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCbL8lQUupU
    Bench Press 350
    Deadlift 555

    Best Total 1455 - - www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL3qxQzXNis

    I'm looking to make a few changes to my training. My schedule was just turned upside down and I won't be able to train with the group I was training with anymore. I was reading through my copy of Practical Programming and found some inspiration in the Advanced chapter and I'm thinking of doing something like the following (straight from the book) -

    Week 1 5x5 @ 70%
    Week 2 5x5 @ 80%
    Week 3 4x5 @ 75%
    Week 4 5x5 @ 85%

    Week 5 5x3 @ 80%
    Week 6 5x3 @ 90%
    Week 7 4x3 @ 85%
    Week 8 5x3 @ 95%

    Week 9 4x3 @ 90%
    Week 10 5x1 @ 100%
    Week 11 4x1 @ 85%
    Week 12 4x1 @ 80%

    I still have to decide what to do about my next meet so a 12 week cycle may not fit. I was planning to do a meet Feb 1st, but with my schedule change and everything, I've been thinking I can take this opportunity to drop 50 pounds and then compete again. I weigh about 320. Too fat for my frame. I think I'd be a better powerlifter at 275. Anyway, my wife and I are taking a little vacation (first time we've been away together without our kids since our honeymoon) next week. So, whatever new cycle I start will be the week after that. But, I'll train at least one or two days next week (not flying out till Thu).

    I've been keeping a log here or the last 2-3 years-

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=128354811

    Ok, I'll be back Monday. I feel like this whole post is jumbled and random. Hopefully, it all makes sense.
    Last edited by Black_Spit; 12-29-2013 at 10:54 AM.

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    So, my daughter gave me a the bug that's going around. Not the flu, but the 24 hour thing. I was sick this morning, and by noon, I had to leave work early... By 4:00, I was so sick I almost cried (dead serious). I just woke up after a nap and feel back to damn near normal. I just hope this isn't one of those intermissions where it comes back.

    Next week back to training. I was going to train today and Thursday, but I already explained how that worked out. So, I guess this will be a deload week. I haven't done that in over 14 weeks, so it's much needed.

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    After having almost 2 weeks off with vacation and having the flu, I didn't want to jump into that advanced program. I think I'll run 531 for a little while to catch up.

    This week I just eased back into lifting bc I felt weak and crappy after that stomach bug. Light and easy. Next week I'll start a training cycle-

    Tuesday -
    Squat
    45x5
    135x3
    225x2
    335x5 - 3 sets

    No assistance

    Thursday-
    Bench Press
    45x25
    135x5
    185x3

    225x2 paused
    275x3 paused
    275x3 paused


    Press 3x10 very light
    Assistance (back/bis/4 way neck)

    Saturday -
    Deadlift
    245x2
    335x2 - 3 sets
    Leg Press 5x10
    Abs. 5x15


    Next week I'll make sure to update every day that I lift instead of just the whole week at once.

    Squat video from Tuesday. 1st set of 335x5.

    Not sure if I'm going to use the right format so I'll post the link too.

    [youtube]nYXoLHMLuWY[/youtube]

    http://youtu.be/nYXoLHMLuWY

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    531 Wave 1 Week 1 - Press

    Warmup -
    Bike 5 min
    Stretch 5 min

    Press -
    44x10
    88x5

    132x5
    143x5
    165x8

    Press 5x10
    Pulldowns 5x10

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd&v=axDQQC_zgyA

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    I just fixed my video. I had accidentally set it to private.

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