A2) Neutral-Grip Chins (one second pause at top)
(BW +30 X 4) X 10
B1) Flat DB
65 X 8 (PR +5 lbs (for each DB) from last session)
70 X 8 (PR +1 rep from last session)
80 X 8 (PR +3 reps from last session)
B2) Close-Grip Lat Pulldowns (one second pause at chest)
165 X 8
180 X 8
165 X 7
NOTES: Pressing strength is shooting through the roof on this program, it’s insane. I’m almost certain I’m going to be doing CT’s High Mass Performance or whatever, since it is the same concept of doing a lot of low rep work without hitting failure.
[quote]xjusticex2013x wrote:
Happy birthday man. You’re probably warranted to do SRC’s today due to it.[/quote]
Haha, thanks man. I didn’t even think about it, but should have (I had to think for a little bit what SRC was haha)
A2) Hammer Curls
(50 X 4) X 3
(60 X 4) X 3
(55 X 4) X 4
B1) Skull Crushers (kept these a bit light, used to get elbow pain from them)
70 X 8
80 X 8
80 X 9
B2) EZ-Bar Preacher Curls
70 X 8
80 X 8
80 X 8
NOTES: Today was almost too easy. It’s ridiculous how much stronger I feel with pressing since starting this. I can’t wait to do flat bench Sunday for 10 sets of 3 with some decent weight
Looks like you’ve definitely taken a step or two down the road to beastness. I like how you made use of a bench and weight plates for a make shift sled.
It appears that GVT is loads of fun, based on your past few entries. I’m looking forward to giving it a shot after I finish my fun with 5/3/1 in a few months.
A2) Underhand Chins (pause at top)
(BW +45 X 3) X 10
B1) Incline DB Press
60 X 8
70 X 8
80 X 8
B2) V-Bar Pulldown (one second pause at chest)
165 X 8
165 X 8
170 X 8
NOTES: Pretty damn happy today. Before I started GVT, I was doing 225 X 5 for a sloppy set. This whole volume thing with weights not as close to my 1RM is working very well
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
First of all, belated happy birthday!
Looks like you’ve definitely taken a step or two down the road to beastness. I like how you made use of a bench and weight plates for a make shift sled.
It appears that GVT is loads of fun, based on your past few entries. I’m looking forward to giving it a shot after I finish my fun with 5/3/1 in a few months.[/quote]
Thanks man! Went out to the bars this weekend with a bunch of people to celebrate. Good fun. Went out last night actually, only had a few drinks though because I knew I had to lift today.
GVT is working great man, I highly recommend giving it a go if you’ve stalled for a bit
Hey man, haven’t kept up with my log or T-Nation at all, but looks like you’re doing good. Shoot me a pm if you hit that 275 bench. I’m just not on here at all anymore, but we could keep up somehow
[quote]xjusticex2013x wrote:
Your gym has fat bars, eh? Do people there actually know their stuff?[/quote]
Yeah there are some strong guys that lift there. Unfortunately, no one goes when I do. It sucks, cause I’m usually the strongest one there. The “normal goers” are there more to just break a sweat and stay healthy (which is awesome, don’t get me wrong) but I’d really like other guys to be there that are focused on getting STRONG lol
[quote]mmatt wrote:
Hey man, haven’t kept up with my log or T-Nation at all, but looks like you’re doing good. Shoot me a pm if you hit that 275 bench. I’m just not on here at all anymore, but we could keep up somehow[/quote]
No worries man. Where is your bench at? I think I’m getting pretty close, so look out lol. I might max when I’m done with GVT in another month
Not sure where my bench is at currently. Hit 3x245 pretty easily the other day, but due to finals and ROTC finishing up, I’ve been really busy and it’s affected my training. Still plugging along though
B1) Flat DB
70 X 8
80 X 6
95 X 7 PR +5 lbs (each DB) or 3 reps same weight
B2) Underhand Pulldowns (1 second pause, 5 second hold on last rep)
165 X 8
165 X 8
180 X 8
NOTES: Damn good session.
[quote]mmatt wrote:
Not sure where my bench is at currently. Hit 3x245 pretty easily the other day, but due to finals and ROTC finishing up, I’ve been really busy and it’s affected my training. Still plugging along though[/quote]
B1) Cable Pushdowns
Stack X 6
Stack +7.5 X 6 PR
Stack +7.5 X 8 PR
B2) Cable Curls (curl up, go down halfway, curl up again, that’s ONE rep)
100 X 8
107.5 X 8
110 X 8
NOTES: I’m not so sure if I want to do GVT for another 30 day cycle. I’m supposed to be deadlift 435 X 3 X 10 on day 57. That’s 92% of my current 1RM for 30 reps! What do you guys think? My guess is that’s a recipe for disaster and burnout.
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
Nice stone you’ve got there haha. And nice pulling!
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Day 57 sounds brutal. I’d play it by ear and see how you’re feeling during the 2nd cycle. Nothing wrong with deloading midway to prevent overtraining. You could also take a week off before starting your 2nd cycle.
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
Day 57 sounds brutal. I’d play it by ear and see how you’re feeling during the 2nd cycle. Nothing wrong with deloading midway to prevent overtraining. You could also take a week off before starting your 2nd cycle.
Hope this sort of helps you out.[/quote]
I think I’m just gonna keep going. I’m sure I can finish the program just fine, I’m just being a girl about it lol
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
Day 57 sounds brutal. I’d play it by ear and see how you’re feeling during the 2nd cycle. Nothing wrong with deloading midway to prevent overtraining. You could also take a week off before starting your 2nd cycle.
Hope this sort of helps you out.[/quote]
I think I’m just gonna keep going. I’m sure I can finish the program just fine, I’m just being a girl about it lol
Thanks![/quote]
No problem. Sweet! I’m looking forward to seeing how the remainder of GVT goes for you. I’m looking forward to giving it a try.
A1) Flat BB
(205 X 5) X 10
Awesome. First set felt like I could have repped out 15
A2) Chins
(BW 25 X 5) X 10
B1) Incline DB
65 X 8
Was planning on working up to 85s-90s but felt horrible
B1) V-Bar Pulldown
165 X 6
felt more like 200
NOTES: Felt like absolute crap today. Sleep has been pretty bad the last few nights, due to finals week at KU. I could have dragged myself through the assistance, but it would have been more harm than good for progress. I’d rather try to eat and rest up so I can squat tomorrow. I was shaking some during the last few sets of 5, and honestly could have fallen asleep on my drive home lol. Oh well. Time to go get a burrito form Chipotle, and take a much needed nap
