SS for Rugby

[BostonRugger]

I've been lurking on these forums for a while and thought I'd finally start a log.

Stats:

Male, 26, 6'1", 235 lbs

SQ - 410
DL - 485
BP - 245
PR - 175
PC - 255

I ran an LP this winter. Numbers above were tested in April (before spring rugby season). I plan to reset the weights and run LP until it won't run n'more.

Thu 6/26:

SQ - 3x5x265
BP - 3x5x180
Chins - BW x7,5,5

Sat 6/28:

SQ - 3x5x275
PR - 3x5x135
DL - 1x5x335

Mon 6/30

SQ - 3x5x285
BP - 3x5x185
PC - 5x3x185

[BostonRugger]

Thu 6\30

SQ - 3x5x295
PR - 3x5x140 Failed 5th rep of third set.

I obviously started too heavy with the press. Will reset and continue from 120 lbs next time. Squats feel good.

[BostonRugger]

7/8

SQ - 3x5x305
PR - 3x5x125
DL - 1x5x365

7/11

SQ - 3x5x315
BP - 3x5x190
PC - 5x3x195

[carson]

Your present strength reminds me of a retired RAF pilot who told me why he quit Rugby. He was doing fine until a 6'13" giant grabbed him by the top of his head and threw him several feet to the side. He decided he had enough of playing the game. If you were older I'd ask if you were the giant who picked up my friend with one hand.

[latinlifter]

Why are you resetting your weights so much? Even if your stated weights are 1RM and not 5RM, if you squat 410 why not start with 300? Don't you do any strength training during season? Does your strength decrease more than 20% after season? I'm curious.

cheers

[BostonRugger]

@carson hopefully someday I'll have the strength of that giant or at least develop enough strength so that a similar giant can't toss me around too easily.

@latinlifter I went for the big reset because I injured myself during the season (then didn't play/train for many weeks) and I was feeling cautious when I came back. I figured it would be better to start too light than to start too heavy and stall out quickly.

As a side note, I'm moving to a different town in September and may not be able to play rugby with my club this fall. If that happens, I'll move to some form of intermediate program. That's TBD while I work through my LP.

[BostonRugger]

Tuesday 7/15

SQ - 3x5x325
PR - 3x5x130
DL - 1x5x375

[BostonRugger]

Thursday 7/17

SQ - 3x5x330
BP - 3x5x195
PC - 5x3x200

Squats are starting to feel heavy again so I moved to 5 lb jumps. May need to introduce a light squat day soon. I came forward a little on my last rep, but was able to recover quickly. Next workout is Saturday.

[BostonRugger]

Sat 7/19

SQ - 3x5x335
PR - 3x5x135
Chins - 3xfail (7, 5,5)

Erg intervals - 20 seconds w 1 minute rest
4 sets for avg watts
605, 561, 585, 532

[BostonRugger]

Today's Squats

Set 3: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cONwTfEIMkE

Set 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9GWIytWJFgs