Logan's SS Log

[Gatorwolf]

Tuesday May 31st

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 135
1x2 225
3x5 275

Bench:
2x5 45
1x5 135
1x3 185
1x2 225
3x5 250

Deadlift:
1x5 135
1x5 225
1x5 335

The holiday weekend hurt. I spent a total of 13 hrs in a car driving over 800 miles visiting family. I know I didn't sleep or eat enough and I felt the effects this morning. Oh well I didn't lose any strength and I still progressed my bench by 5 lbs.

[Gatorwolf]

Thursday June 2nd

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x5 135
1x1 225
3x5 280

Press:
2x5 45
1x3 95
3x5 155

Power Clean:
1x5 45
1x5 95
5x3 140

[Gatorwolf]

Saturday June 4th

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 135
1x2 225
3x5 285

Bench:
2x5 45
1x5 135
1x3 185
1x2 225
1x4/3/2 255

Deadlift:
1x5 135
1x5 225
1x1 315
1x4 365

Squats felt fairly easy. I failed miserably during my bench. I'm not sure why. I'll give 255lb another go and hopefully it'll prove just a fluke. I missed the last rep on deadlift when my grip failed and the bar ripped the calluses on my right hand.

[Gatorwolf]

Tuesday June 7th

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x5 135
1x1 225
3x5 285

Press:
2x5 45
1x3 95
2x3 170
1x5 155

Power Clean:
3x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 135
5x3 145

Squats felt alright. I almost failed the 3rd rep on my final set when I got a little lazy and let the weight drift toward my toes, but I quickly corrected and finished the final two reps. I made a critical math error on my press when I thought I had loaded it for 160lb for my work loads. Turns out I loaded for 170lb. I couldn't figure out why it felt so heavy and it finally took failing my 2nd set for me to realize my mistake. Power cleans felt strong.

[Gatorwolf]

Thursday June 9th

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x5 135
1x3 225
3x5 295

Bench:
2x5 45
1x5 135
1x3 185
1x2 225
1x5/4/3 250

Deadlift:
1x5 135
1x5 225
1x1 315
1x3 365

I'm struggling on my bench. I nailed 250 a little over a week ago and today it felt massive. I also failed on my deadlift but this was more of a grip issue. I retore my callus even after taping it up. I'm thinking about using straps and a glove to give it time to heel. I'm not sure whats going on with my bench but I'm going to change a few things up in my recovery and preparation before I jump to any conclusions. For one thing I going to have to get up earlier and eat something before I hit the gym. I've been lifting in the morning in a fasted state. Anyone that reads this have any suggestions?

[Gatorwolf]

Saturday June 11th

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x5 135
1x3 225
3x5 300

Press:
2x5 45
1x3 95
3x5 155

Power Clean:
3x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 135
5x3 150

Tuesday June 14th

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 135
1x3 185
1x2 225
1x1 275
1x5 305

During the 4th rep of my first working set my form broke down and I good morning'd the bitch. I felt a slight pull in my lower back. I grinded out the 5th rep but could tell right then I was done for the day. I'll rehab then hit it hard again in a day or two.

[Gatorwolf]

Tuesday June 21st

Squat:
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x5 135
1x5 185

Bench:
2x5 45
1x5 135
1x5 185
1x1 225
1x5 245
1x5 250
3x5 255

Dips
3x10 BW

Chins
3x5 BW

I took a week off in order to let my back heal and rehab (Bill Starr style, high rep/low weight good mornings and halting deadlifts). I went to the gym today with the hopes of being able to start right back where I left off but quickly realized it wouldn't be the case. I decide to warm up with squats just to see how it went. I got all the way up to 185 without discomfort but felt thats as far as I could push it without reinjury. Am I beign overly cautiously? Maybe, but I remind myself this is a marathon not a sprint. The week off really helped my bench though. I worked up to 245 thinking I needed a little bit of a reset but it felt light. I bumped up 5lbs to 250 and cranked out another 5 and it still felt light. I went up another 5lbs to 255 and hit my work sets no problem. I finished the morning with some dips and chins. I'll probably continue rehabing another week before I attempt squats and full deadlifts again.

[Gatorwolf]

Monday August 29th

Squat:
45x2x5
95x1x5
115x1x5
135x1x5
185x3x5

Bench:
45x2x5
135x1x5
185x1x5
225x3x5

Deadlift:
135x2x5
185x1x5
225x1x5

What I thought would be a few weeks break to let the back heal took over two months. During that time I continued to rehab and lift. My bench and press progressed nicely but I squatted and deadlifted extremely light focusing on technique. Any how I'm back on the horse. I decided to reset by bench and press with the hopes I can keep my LP going as long as possible. However its a little depressing when you realize you now press what you squat and bench what you deadlift.

[Gatorwolf]

Wed Oct 12th

Squat:
45x2x5
135x1x5
185x1x5
225x3x5

Bench:
45x2x5
135x1x5
225x1x5
275x3x5

RDL:
45x1x5
135x3x8

Push Press:
135x1x5
225x3x3

Dips:
BWx3x10

My back still isn't ready for heavy deadlifting so I've switched to RDL's to help build some lower back and hammy strength.

[Gatorwolf]

Fri Oct 21st

Squat:
265x3x5

Bench:
285x1x5

Power Clean:
185x3x3

Pendlay Row:
185x3x5

Push Press:
225x1x3
250x1x1

Dips:
BWx3x10

I've moved on to a Texas Method set up with my bench and press. My bench felt very strong, hopefully I can hit 305 before the year ends. Squatting feels better especailly after watching Rip's platform vid on the bar and hand placement.