Ryans Training Log

[carson]

Chuck the Chucks.

[Ryan Simpson]

I'm working on that carson, WL shoes are on the horizon.

13/06/18

Squat
150kg 3x5 @9.5/9.5/9.5 (form is starting to slide now YouTube)

Bench
85kg 3x5 @9/9/9

Power Clean

40kg 5x3 @not heavy just figuring the movement out

[Ryan Simpson]

15/06/18

Squat
152.5kg 3x5 @9.5/10/9.5 (2nd PR in a row now - more focus on knees out helped the last set)
YouTube

Press
65kg 3x5 @ 8.5/9.5/9.5

Deads
120kg 1x5 @8 (didn't feel as strong on form pretty tired from the squats)
YouTube

[Ryan Simpson]

19/06/18

Squat
155kg 3x5 @10/10/10 (last set I did another extra rep, this is pretty close to my current limit shoddy form going to stick here to tighten up the form and if after two more sessions I'll reset)

Bench
87.5kg 3x5 9.5/9.5/9.5 (again pretty close to limit)

Deads
130kg 1x4 @shitty form (The squats are fucking me now, zero energy to pull)

Going to try having a light squat day tomorrow and pull at the start of the session, see what happens)

[carson]

I think switching the order of the lifts on a temporary basis is a good idea. I've done it a few times. Do you eat a protein bar during the rests between lifts? How long do you rest between work sets?

[Ryan Simpson]

Yeah I'm actually looking forward to the shake up.

To be honest, I make a coffee before heading to the garage and that's all I have until after the session. Function of working out at 4.30am. For the squats I rest 5-6min presses its more like 3-4min.

[Eric Schexnayder]

Throw some sugar in that coffee and have Gatorade during too. Helped me energy wise. I lift at 4:15 AM.

[carson]

There are several protein bars on the market in the US. Our favorite is "Fit and Crunch" by Robert Irvine. Do you have access to protein bars?

[Ryan Simpson]

Hadn't thought about putting sugar in it, I'll look at picking some up or find something to shove into my water bottle.

Actually usually slam Jordans rehydration solution before too, and that did seem to help.

[Ryan Simpson]

I do Carson, the only thing I find here in the UK is they are relatively expensive. Had a go a making my own from the whey I use and they were not good.