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STATS:
AGE: 29
HEIGHT: 5'7
WEIGHT: 183LBS
SQUAT 1RM: 405LBS
BENCH 1RM: 300LBS
DEADLIFT 1RM: 445LBS
PRESS 1RM: 195LBS
Start date 01/04/2016
Working sets only. All weight listed in LBS.
01/04/2016
Bench: 210 3x5
Squat: 275 3x5
Press: 115 3x5
Notes: I substituted presses for deads on this day because of time constraints and available equipment at my gym. Squats felt really good this sessions with 7 minutes rest between sets to recover from fatigue. Bench went well, decided to start the program at 210 and go from there with bench being my weakest lift, took a few minutes rest to recover between sets. Presses Decent sets with a few minutes in between sets, this was the fastest part of my workout. Overall it was a good day for my lifts, was able to hit all of my numbers. Diet was good for the day, but didn't get as many calories as I wanted.
01/06/2016
Squats: 280 3x5
Presses: 135 3x5
Notes Couldn't do power cleans due to gym limitations with no bumper plates, and not allowed to drop plates. In the future I will most likely start doing power cleans with 135 for 3x5. Squats felt tired at the beginning of the workout, but got better as it progressed. With 225 on my back for 8 in warm ups I began to question is I was going to be able to get the 280 listed for the workout. With 280 on my back I was able to work through the sets with more ease than Monday's squats. Still used 7 minutes rest in between sets for squats, which appears to be a good amount of time to recover. Presses Jumped in weight this session because I feel that I started too light on the previous session. Took between 5-6 minutes rest between sets and was able to complete the workouts.
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01/08/2016
Squats
285 3x5
Bench
215 3x5
Deadlift
315 3x5
Notes
Deadlifts went well tonight, first time deadlifting in about a month. Used conventional stance and worked hook grip until I got to 315 then switched to over/under.
Bench was just as good as Monday's at 210. Kept my reps slow and steady and was able to pause for a second at the bottom. Worked on keeping my wrist straight, and fist up and not allowing them to bend backwards. 5 minutes rest in between sets.
Squats legs were tight tonight, took a while to get them warmed up. Not much soreness as much as tightness. Bar just felt heavier than usual at lighter weights.
01/11/2016
Squats
290 3x5
Notes Was only able to do squats today due to having a family emergency. Squats went really well today, warmed up with 135 then 225 then straight to the 290. The weight felt pretty light tonight and was really happy with my lifts until I was called away.
01/13/2016
Squats
295 3x5
Bench
220 3x5
Press
140 3x5
Notes Squats started out slow, short warm up but was able to get through my sets of 5's. Weight felt heavier in the beginning, but after my legs warmed up I was able to move the weight comfortably. Used 5-6 minutes rest in between sets. Bench 220 felt great! Press was a struggle this workout, but I feel it was because I did not warm up properly for the lifts, I felt more rushed than usual,
01/15/2016
Bench
225 3x5
Deadlift
320 3x5
Notes held off on doing squats this night due to my back not feeling right after doing deadlifts. Bench went great this workout and felt fresh throughout. Deadlifts were a tremendous struggles throughout. From the beginning the weight felt 100lbs heavier and just couldn't get in the groove of the lift. At the end I felt my back tighten up and pushed through the final set of 320.
01/20/2016
[B][/SquatsB]
300 3x5
Press
145 3x5
Bench
225 3x5
Notes was able to hit squats tonight, and it felt great! I was warmed up and was able to seamlessly cruise through the sets and my back felt great. I was splitting the rack with someone else so I cant really say I took the normal 6-7 minutes rest between sets. Presses were more relaxed this time, with more warm up time allowed and felt satisfied with my working sets. The last set I had the most trouble with and had to hitch my knees a little on the 5th rep. I stuck with 225 on bench this workout because when I attempted my first set of 230, I struggled to get through 4 reps before failing on the 5th. So I thought it best to back off 5 and go at it again and I was able to work through the weight and sets better.