[quote]Nikki9591 wrote:
Where ya been? ;D[/quote]
You know, around 
Wednesday 2/2/11
Squats (these were low bar squats)
some x some x 135
some x some x 185
DB row
some x some x 60
some x some x 70
DB bench press
some x some x 60
some x some x 70
I basically planned on keeping things light and generally easy.
As I was warming up for my squats, it was suggested that I try using a low bar squat instead of my usual high bar/olympic-esque squat. For the most part, I’m not opposed to it at all. I just need to get used to it. The main thing that bothers me is my wrist when doing low bar squats, hopefully this will go away with time. The actual squatting was fine, I might even like it better than the way I’ve been doing squats before. But once again, the whole wrist thing makes me think that with more weight I’ll feel like I have less control of the weight. Oh well, it’s just a matter of practicing it.
DB rows went just fine, after reading today’s training lab livespill I’m considering actively squeezing my back for a second or two after each rep or for time at the end of the set.
DB pressing was fun to do after who knows how long. Most definitely will be doing these as my pressing accessory work.
Ya, ya lazy bum. Get back to posting PRs 
If your wrists hurt from squats get some wraps, they help a TON.
[quote]pbclax1 wrote:
Ya, ya lazy bum. Get back to posting PRs :P[/quote]
Hahaha. I’m really wanting to get back to doing so. But it’s a matter of making sure I don’t take a step forward only to take several back.
But if it’s any consolation I’ll probably try and get a rough feel for my maxes next week, so I can get back to 5/3/1. This time with a slight PLing twist. Secretly I still want to get me some hypertrophy going, just don’t tell my PL team
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
[quote]pbclax1 wrote:
Ya, ya lazy bum. Get back to posting PRs :P[/quote]
Hahaha. I’m really wanting to get back to doing so. But it’s a matter of making sure I don’t take a step forward only to take several back.
But if it’s any consolation I’ll probably try and get a rough feel for my maxes next week, so I can get back to 5/3/1. This time with a slight PLing twist. Secretly I still want to get me some hypertrophy going, just don’t tell my PL team :)[/quote]
Im in the same boat man. That 3/5/1 is appealing. Especially incorporating singles. That would be great.
I usually weigh myself at random times, today was weird because at around 7ish I weighed myself at 198. Much lower than I usually weigh for the end of the day. In fact the lowest I get right when I wake up is 199. After eating dinner my weight bumped up to 202. I’m usually hovering pretty close to 205 nowadays.
Just thought I’d mention that. Found it weird, but I’m not worried seeing as I’m feeling fine.
[quote]pbclax1 wrote:
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
[quote]pbclax1 wrote:
Ya, ya lazy bum. Get back to posting PRs :P[/quote]
Hahaha. I’m really wanting to get back to doing so. But it’s a matter of making sure I don’t take a step forward only to take several back.
But if it’s any consolation I’ll probably try and get a rough feel for my maxes next week, so I can get back to 5/3/1. This time with a slight PLing twist. Secretly I still want to get me some hypertrophy going, just don’t tell my PL team :)[/quote]
Im in the same boat man. That 3/5/1 is appealing. Especially incorporating singles. That would be great.[/quote]
Appealing indeed. I just need to figure out the kinks about the weights of the singles.
I tried low bar squats the other day too and it felt nice and tight but after the first set my wrists were hurting as well so I felt like I couldnt grip the bar. Maybe I’ll try wrist wraps.
[quote]Getting Closer wrote:
I tried low bar squats the other day too and it felt nice and tight but after the first set my wrists were hurting as well so I felt like I couldnt grip the bar. Maybe I’ll try wrist wraps.[/quote]
Wraps work really well for wrist pain. I picked some up and they help a ton. Highly recommend it.
[quote]pbclax1 wrote:
[quote]Getting Closer wrote:
I tried low bar squats the other day too and it felt nice and tight but after the first set my wrists were hurting as well so I felt like I couldnt grip the bar. Maybe I’ll try wrist wraps.[/quote]
Wraps work really well for wrist pain. I picked some up and they help a ton. Highly recommend it.[/quote]
Sounds like a pretty good idea.
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
[quote]Nikki9591 wrote:
Where ya been? ;D[/quote]
You know, around :)[/quote]
Gotta keep you on your toes, you take too many breaks
[quote]Nikki9591 wrote:
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
[quote]Nikki9591 wrote:
Where ya been? ;D[/quote]
You know, around :)[/quote]
Gotta keep you on your toes, you take too many breaks :)[/quote]
Well much gratitude for keeping me honest
I agree. This longer than planned deload is getting to me. Don’t worry I’ll be getting back into the swing of things in no time
Due to inclement weather, I have no class today. Which means no heading to the campus gym. But thankfully I’ve got me a garage gym
So I will be trying to set some PRs today
I also lifted in my brother’s garage the other day because of the snow
Way to stay consistent!
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
I also lifted in my brother’s garage the other day because of the snow
Way to stay consistent![/quote]
No other way to get big and strong, but consistency!
Friday 2/4/11
Squat
some x some x 135
Deadlift
1x5x135
1x5x185
1x5x205
1x5x225
1x3x275
1x2x295
1x1x315
1x1x335 (ties PR)
1x1x365 PR
2x0x385
1x0x375 (maybe I would have gotten this if I attempted it after 365)
Well since I have no class today, I figured I’d get an earlier than usual session in. Before I start a more PL oriented version of 5/3/1 I need to find out what my 1RMs are. Hence my pursuit of a DL max.
Overall wasn’t a bad session. I did manage to surpass my previous 1RM of 335 by getting 365. Oddly enough when I tried getting 375 and 385, nothing budged. Despite 365 being relatively easy. I’m guessing the higher rep DLing neglected my strength off the ground. On the bright side, I now know that I need to work on my strength from the floor. Looks like I’ve got lots of hammie work ahead, plus lots of deficit pulls/snatch grip DLs.
When I pulled 365, I felt as if my back was starting to look like one of those scared cats. But thankfully it didn’t
Well now I know what weight to base my percentages off for my DL and know what to do to get it better.
Looking forward to testing out my bench press or military press tomorrow.
Saturday 2/5/11
Bench press
some x some x bar
3x5x95
3x5x135
1x5x155
2x3x185
1x3x205
1x1x225
1x1x245 (ties PR)
1x1x255 PR
2x0x265 (had a hard time unracking the bar on my 1st attempt, so got my brother to spot me)
1x0x275
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW2mY9FYbdM
A better session, than the last time I tried testing my 1RM so I’m happy about that. Good to see that I hit a PR, but I was hoping to get at least 265.
Nevertheless, I can use this as a stepping stone to further improvement. The main thing that stuck out like a sore thumb was that I completely suck off my chest. If I can get it off my chest I’m sure I can lock it out. So that means lots and lots of DB work, which was already planned. I also noticed that I start with the bar too far forward, so I need to make sure that after I unrack the weight I have it start further away from my face.
Half way done with testing my 1RMs. Next up is my squat. Not sure if I should do it low bar or high bar. I’m leaning towards high bar, because I’m used to it. But I should practice with low bar.
Nice benching! It does look like you bring the bar down really low on your chest though, like almost over your abs.
[quote]Getting Closer wrote:
Nice benching! It does look like you bring the bar down really low on your chest though, like almost over your abs.[/quote]
Thanks man! I’ve got to catch up to you though
I’m pretty sure I don’t bring the bar down that low. Maybe it’s the camera angle. I have noticed that I press in a looping pattern. Not quite in a straight line. Then again it may be the camera angle. Either way, I have things to work on to keep me busy
Nice PRs man! I gotta agree with your statement on 5/3/1 giving you rep PRs but not really making you stronger with heavier weights. I hit PRs all the time on squat, but it didn’t increase my 1RM much
What kind of video editor software are you using? Mine makes a watermark on all of my videos lol. I need something new
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
Nice PRs man! I gotta agree with your statement on 5/3/1 giving you rep PRs but not really making you stronger with heavier weights. I hit PRs all the time on squat, but it didn’t increase my 1RM much
What kind of video editor software are you using? Mine makes a watermark on all of my videos lol. I need something new[/quote]
I appreciate man Yeah, you’ll no doubt get stronger using 5/3/1, but when it comes to handling weight near your 1RM, you may have to tweak things. Man my starting strength for my DL and bench have suffered haha. But can’t wait to tackle the problem
Well I’m a Mac user, so my laptop came with iMovie. Since I have it, I use it haha.