Taiga's training log

[Taiga]

2018.02.04 ~1 hour 30 minutes of training.

Squat:20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/95kg*2/105kg*5*3
Bench: 20kg*10/40kg*5/50kg*3/60kg*2/67,5kg*5*3
Deadlift: 60kg*10/80kg*5/100kg*3/120kg*2/127,5kg*5
Chinups 8/8/5/4/3 (28 total)

[Taiga]

2018.02.06 ~1 and a half hour.

Squat: 20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/100kg*2/107,5kg*5*3
OHP: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/47,5kg*5*3
Powerclean: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/50kg*2/57,5kg*5*3
Dips 12/12/12/12/8 (56)

[Taiga]

2018.02.04 ~1 hour 15 minutes of training.

Squat:20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/100kg*2/110kg*5/5/2
Bench: 20kg*10/40kg*5/50kg*3/60kg*2/70kg*5*3
Deadlift: 60kg*10/80kg*5/100kg*3/120kg*2/130kg*5
Chinups 10/6/6/5/4 (31 total)

First fail on the squats! I blame lack of sleep. It felt heavy and I rested for ~3 minutes between sets for them instead of the usual 2 minutes. Better luck next time.

[Cargotruck]

First fail on the squats! I blame lack of sleep. It felt heavy and I rested for ~3 minutes between sets for them instead of the usual 2 minutes. Better luck next time.

You should give a shot at resting for at least 5 minutes between your squat sets. I was resting for around 5-6 minutes between sets until around the weights you're at, then I upped it to 8-9 minutes.

If you do this and get 5 reps on the first set, you can be pretty certain you'll hit 5 on the second and third set as well (aside from technique misses).

[Taiga]

You should give a shot at resting for at least 5 minutes between your squat sets. I was resting for around 5-6 minutes between sets until around the weights you're at, then I upped it to 8-9 minutes.

If you do this and get 5 reps on the first set, you can be pretty certain you'll hit 5 on the second and third set as well (aside from technique misses).

Actually the resting time does not seem to be the problem for me. Today I did the same, 3 minutes of rest between squat sets and it was so easy, I thought I was cutting depth. Unfortunately don't have anyone to ask and no camera on my phone. Once I get my smartphone back, I'll try to film the form, maybe get it evaluated on the forum.

Todays workout:

2018.02.10 1 hour 20 minutes of training:

Squat: 20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/100kg*2/110kg*5*3
OHP: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/50kg*5*3
Powerclean: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/50kg*2/60kg*5*3
Dips 12/12/12/12/12 (60)

[Taiga]

2018.02.13 ~1 hour 15 minutes of training.

Squat:20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/100kg*2/112.5kg*5*3
Bench: 20kg*10/40kg*5/50kg*3/60kg*2/72.5kg*5*3
Deadlift: 60kg*10/80kg*5/100kg*3/120kg*2/132,5kg*5
Chinups 10/8/5/4/4 (31 total)

The first two sets of squats were OK, the second being quite hard. For my last set I decided to try the belt - this is something I have never done before. The result really shocked me, because the weight felt even easier than the first set. So I came to a conclusion, that I have serious problems with core tightness. Should have seen it coming, since most of my struggles come with lack of concentration, so with lack of core bracing. Tried it on for the deadlift working set - slightly less effect, but nice nonetheless.

[Taiga]

2018.02.15 1 hour 20 minutes of training:

Squat: 20kg*10/60kg*5/80kg*3/100kg*2/115kg*2/5/4
OHP: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/52.5kg*5/5/4
Powerclean: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/50kg*2/62.5kg*5*3
Dips 15/15/11/12/11 (64)

Now this was weird. The first set of squats, I decided to concentrate on core tightness, due to my recent discovery with the belt. It was a total failure, had to drop the weights. The second set, I put on a belt. Easy set. The third one, with the belt as well - only 4, but the fifth one I just decided not to do, because I was all over the place. Not looking for excuses, but the only rack that was free today was the one without adjustable height, so its a bit too high for me and every time I have to walk out it unbalances the bar on my back, since it's almost a ballerina walkout on my toes. I'm at a dilemma here - do I use the belt from now on? Or do I just deload and raise the weight up again with more emphasis on core tightness? By the way, I think 115kg is my 5*3 PR from the previous attempt to train.

The over head press was just heavy, I'll get through the weight next time. The power cleans went very well, except for the last one, where the catch was a bit awkward. Did 1 extra rep, to finish with good form.

The dips are going well. I'm wondering at what reps should I consider weighted dips? Since the goal is to strengthen the triceps so it transfers to bench and overhead presses, I think loading it with weight makes more sense than jut increasing repetitions. Even tho, 5*20 dips would still be a good thing to be able to do.

[Taiga]

2018.02.18 ~1 hour 20 minutes of training.

Squat:20kg*10/60kg*5/90kg*3/105kg*2/115kg*5*3
Bench: 20kg*10/40kg*5/60kg*3/70kg*2/75kg*5*3
Deadlift: 70kg*10/90kg*5/110kg*3/125kg*2/135kg*5
Chinups 10/9/5/5/5 (34)

Squat and deadlift last warm up sets and working sets were done with a belt. I think I'll continue using it. It just gives so much tightness and a feeling of safety an I don't think I'm loosing anything development wise.

[Taiga]

2018.02.20 ~1.5 hours of training. Did not stretch and cool down after it. It was somehow very hard.

Squat: 20kg*10/60kg*5/90kg*3/107.5kg*2/117.5kg*5*3
OHP: 20kg*10/30kg*5/40kg*3/50kg*2/52.5kg*5*3
Powerclean: 20kg*10/30kg*5/50kg*3/60kg*2/65kg*5*3
Dips 15/15/15/11/9 (65)

The rest period naturally increased to 3+ minutes for squats and OHP. Still ~2 minutes for power cleans and body weight exercises.

[Taiga]

2018.02.22 ~1.5 hours of training.

Squat:20kg*10/60kg*5/100kg*3/110kg*1/120kg*5*3
Bench: 20kg*10/40kg*5/60kg*3/70kg*2/77,5kg*5*3
Deadlift: 70kg*10/90kg*5/110kg*3/130kg*1/137,5kg*5
Chinups 10/10/7/5/6 (38)