Fighting Ole Man Time SS Log

[Tad_T]

You are definitely a strong guy, Mike. You have went a good ways on LP. I bet going to 3 minutes will let you squeeze a little more out of it.

[mcclamic]

No worries Steve, you're still the PR king! Thanks for the encouragement Tad, looking to milk this baby

28-March-2012

BW: 252lb

All weights in Pounds (lb)

Squat
1x135x10
1x225x5
1x315x3
3x385x5,5,5 3:00 min rest between sets. These felt pretty easy so will try to keep it going. Also used a mouthguard for first time at request of dentist as I have started to crack some fillings. Thought it was going to mess things up but forgot about it once I got into the set-up with the weight on my back.

Flat Bench (Did these at Sking's request)
1x115x10
1x205x5
1x300x4
2x285x5,3 Only had 1:30 rest between work sets as I had to get back to work


Ancillary Work
Chins BWx5,5,3 1:30 Rest between sets
GHD Sit-Ups 1 x10

[sking1001]

Wow, STRONG bench! Dang, maybe I should add some incline training.

[mcclamic]

Thanks Steve! I find that that inclines are less traumatic on my shoulders from the stupid benching I did when I was younger. Best part is that flat benches don't hurt them anymore but I'm not going to push my luck. I'll just incorporate them in here and there (say 1-2 times a month).

30-March-2012

BW: 254 lb

Squat
1x135x10
1x225x5
1x315x3
3x390x5,5,5 Rest 3:00 min. Used belt for work sets.

Press
1x45x5
1x95x5
1x135x3
1x155x2
3x185x5,5,5 3:00 min rest on work sets. Last set was iffy as I almost lost it on fourth rep. Took about 10 seconds and reset my grip while supporting bar on chest to get last one. Come to find out after the set, the bar was bent. Felt pretty good about this despite being a dumbass and using a bent bar.

Power Cleans
1x135x5 Elbows flared up called it a day.

[Oldster]

Wow, STRONG bench!

Plus one on that, Steve! For someone who doesn't flat bench, mcclamic is awfully strong!

[sking1001]

Do you do your presses SS 3rd edition style, or 2nd edition?

3rd = Pause/breathe at bottom. Press from dead stop on shoulders.
2nd = Pause/breathe at top. Touch and go from shoulders using stretch reflex.

[mcclamic]

Thanks Oldster!

I do the 3rd edition method Steve. Although I'm still trying to figure out the hip pop!

[mcclamic]

02-April-2012

Training derailed by doctor's visit for conjunctivitis. Back at it on Friday.

[mcclamic]

04-April-2012

Tried to sneak in a workout but forgot about dentist appointment.

1 crown
1 repaired filling
Doctor's orders to get mouth guard as I "have one of the strongest bites that I've seen."

So Starting Strength even helps with jaw muscles....

[mcclamic]

06-April-2012

BW: 252lb

Squat
1x135x5
1x225x5
3x315x5,7,10. No belt, 1:30 min rest. Not feeling it as this week has been sleepless for a variety of reasons.

Press
1x95x5
1x145x5
1x195x2
5x225x1,1,1,1,1. Belted. Was trying for doubles but again not happening.
1x135x10 Some volume work

Deads
1x135x5
1x225x5
1x315x5
1x405x1 Mixed grip, no belt
1x455x1 Mixed grip, no belt
2x505x0,0 Broke each off the floor. Low back lost extension. Need to get stronger there. Maybe good mornings?