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That looked stupid easy man, 315 definitely looks like it won’t phase you at all either!
gahd y r u soooo amazing?
hell yeah on the bench pr that was faster than tits
I meant that youve been getting stronger at a way faster rate that I did lol
Serious congrats on the bench man! I’m just about with you on the rack pulls (obviously can’t say for sure on rack pin height but from your videos it looks similar) but you are absolutely trouncing me in the bench press game! Think I’m going to move back to back squats (olol) because I’m missing the heavy backs after trying to focus (not too successfully) on fronts for awhile. I’m about 198 morning weight, so a little lighter then you… but yeah my goal = catch up somewhat, whilst following a bodybuilding split still…
gonna be real tough with your “performance orientated” training that seems stupidly effective!
@Justice: You know my thoughts, lol.
@phelms: I KNOW I can hit 315! Can’t wait.
@Aqua: Well why are you so sessi? We will never know . . . .
@youknow: LOL thanks bud.
@Blackaggar: Haha no I got you. What I meant to say was “If you mean that (I’m making fast progress than you did initially) then that’s badass considering how strong you are, so hopefully I’ll get there in decent time” What I originally said was nothing like that haha, but that is what I was thinking.
@jake: You can try to catch me, but that is all 
I’m REALLY busy with school right now (an exam yesterday, an exam this morning, and another exam in 2 hours, plus the usual homework and projects due throughout the week) so I’ll give a quick update. Today is an off day since I’ve been cramming for exams all day and have more work to do until late tonight, but here is my session from yesterday.
NOTE: On the first set of bench, I rack the bar after an easy double and somehow the bar bounced back out of the catches. Just goes to show how quick and easy some freak accident can happen when you least expect it. I was lucky, but it could have been bad haha. I almost didn’t want to post it, but I want to make an example out of myself to always remember that your are lifting heavy weights and it is dangerous what we do if you are not careful.
Week 6 Day 4
A) Bench
(275 X 2) X 3
B) Front Squat
(235 X 2) X 3
C) Fat-Bar OH
150 X 2
160 X 2 X 2
D) Sumo Deadlift
405 X 2 (was a bit too slow today so I decided to drop down some)
385 X 2 X 2
E) Fat-Bar Push Press
130 X 3
145 X 3
160 X 3
170 X 3
180 X 3
190 X 3
200 X 3 PR this was my 1MR at the start of the program . . . . NICE!
180 X 5 X 3 cluster reps
^I knew there was no way I’d get 200 for the cluster sets so I dropped back some and got more solid reps in
F) Standing EZ Bar Reverse Grip OH Press
135 X 3 couldn’t lock out 4th
125 X 4 X 3
G) Seated Neutral Grip DB Shoulder Press
75s X 4 X 4
NOTES: Was running short on time (had to study) so I skipped the front raises. I consider that complete bonus work. I still got the heavy stuff in and set a great PR, so I’m happy.
Love watching your videos - so much intensity in every rep. Inspired to see such an increase in your numbers. I just started the new Strength program and I’m excited to see what I can do.
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
@Justice: You know my thoughts, lol.
@phelms: I KNOW I can hit 315! Can’t wait.
@Aqua: Well why are you so sessi? We will never know . . . .
@youknow: LOL thanks bud.
@Blackaggar: Haha no I got you. What I meant to say was “If you mean that (I’m making fast progress than you did initially) then that’s badass considering how strong you are, so hopefully I’ll get there in decent time” What I originally said was nothing like that haha, but that is what I was thinking.
@jake: You can try to catch me, but that is all
I’m REALLY busy with school right now (an exam yesterday, an exam this morning, and another exam in 2 hours, plus the usual homework and projects due throughout the week) so I’ll give a quick update. Today is an off day since I’ve been cramming for exams all day and have more work to do until late tonight, but here is my session from yesterday.
NOTE: On the first set of bench, I rack the bar after an easy double and somehow the bar bounced back out of the catches. Just goes to show how quick and easy some freak accident can happen when you least expect it. I was lucky, but it could have been bad haha. I almost didn’t want to post it, but I want to make an example out of myself to always remember that your are lifting heavy weights and it is dangerous what we do if you are not careful.
Week 6 Day 4
A) Bench
(275 X 2) X 3
B) Front Squat
(235 X 2) X 3
C) Fat-Bar OH
150 X 2
160 X 2 X 2
D) Sumo Deadlift
405 X 2 (was a bit too slow today so I decided to drop down some)
385 X 2 X 2
E) Fat-Bar Push Press
130 X 3
145 X 3
160 X 3
170 X 3
180 X 3
190 X 3
200 X 3 PR this was my 1MR at the start of the program . . . . NICE!
180 X 5 X 3 cluster reps
^I knew there was no way I’d get 200 for the cluster sets so I dropped back some and got more solid reps in
F) Standing EZ Bar Reverse Grip OH Press
135 X 3 couldn’t lock out 4th
125 X 4 X 3
G) Seated Neutral Grip DB Shoulder Press
75s X 4 X 4
NOTES: Was running short on time (had to study) so I skipped the front raises. I consider that complete bonus work. I still got the heavy stuff in and set a great PR, so I’m happy.[/quote]
what program are you following now, if you are following one
Wow man, big 'grats on the 300 PR, that’s a huge step! Looked easier than shit, too, like everyone else said. Awesome.
Push pressing like a boss!
Hey Ashy, I am really liking the training routine you have got going on, and am wondering if there is a template for it floating around here on t nation that you know of. I know it is something the along the lines of HFS but I notice you have olympic lifts and so forth. Keep up the great work!
“NOTE: On the first set of bench, I rack the bar after an easy double and somehow the bar bounced back out of the catches. Just goes to show how quick and easy some freak accident can happen when you least expect it. I was lucky, but it could have been bad haha. I almost didn’t want to post it, but I want to make an example out of myself to always remember that your are lifting heavy weights and it is dangerous what we do if you are not careful.”
Well said. I hope your arm/shoulder is alright and you didnt strain anything from that. Other than that, well done on the 300 bench the other day, you have 315 in you for sure. Also, congrats on the PR for push press today.
@jholla: Thanks, bud! I’m excited to start the new strength program as well.
@blackaggar: It’s one of the Indigo programs CT has created for us. I love it!
@SSC, jak, and Alez: Thanks, guys!
@tiktokz: Thanks! Sorry, it’s a program made by CT for the Indigo users specifically. I’m not really allowed to share it.
Week 6 Day 5
A) Bench 275 x 2 x 3
B) Front Squat 235 x 2 x 3
C) Fat-Bar OH Press 160 x 2 x 3
D) Deadlift 405 x 2 x 3
E) Squat
135 x 3
185 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 3
275 x 3
295 x 3
315 x 3
335 x 3
350 x 3 PR I failed this weight at my competition 11 months ago so the fact that I got a triple today is pretty sick!
315 x 5 x 3 cluster reps (I actually did the first rep with 325 but was way slow)
F) HEAVY Sled Pulls
10 trips ~ 30 yards a trip
NOTES: HFS were all smoked! They felt the best they’ve ever felt today. I pulled conventional today for the first time in around 2 months and it feels GUUD! Great day in the gym! I felt like crap before, took a 20-30 minute nap, had my Spike, Alpha GPC, 2 chocolate FINiBARS (nom nom nom) and went to town! Had the usual 1 scoop Anaconda, 2 scoops MAG-10 and 2 scoops SWF during (also added an extra 36g dextrose and 10g CH). Decided to do some sled work instead of safet-squat bar and bulgarian split squats because I wasn’t feeling any more pressing. Can’t wait to get the Prowler Tim Patterson is hooking us up with! Thanks, Tim!!!
Looking strong man, those conv. deads looked stupid easy!
Great squatting man. Hope I’m closer much to that number in a few months time
Bench, Weak Off of Chest Specific Day
(I won’t get into too much detial, as to keep the program on the hush-puppies, but I’ll give my highlights)
A) Activation Exercise
B) Another Activation Exercise, I was wired and ready after this
C) Bench From Pins (~2 inches from chest)
135 X 3
165 X 3
195 X 3
225 X 3
240 X 3
255 X 3
270 X 3
280 X 3
290 X 3
300 X 3 PR
D) Wide Grip Floor Press
205 X 3
225 X 3
240 X 3
255 X 3
265 X 3
275 X 3 tie PR
AR: Blast strap work
E) Bench Press (2 second pause on each rep)
205 X 3
225 X 3
235 X 3
245 X 3
255 X 3
265 X 3
F) Reverse-Band Floor Press
275 X 8
285 X 8 PR
265 X 8 X 2
AR: Blast strap stuff
G) Flat DB Press (2 second pause on chest)
100 X 5
90 X 4
I hit a wall and decided to stop here
NOTES: Good session but I hit a wall and think I need a day or two off. Which is perfect because I’m flying to PA Saturday morning to visit my gf and her family 
That’s all for now, gotta get back to homework.
[quote]phlegms wrote:
Looking strong man, those conv. deads looked stupid easy! [/quote]
Thanks, bud!
[quote]jake_j_m wrote:
Great squatting man. Hope I’m closer much to that number in a few months time[/quote]
Hopefully I’ll be at 405 by then
Wow…I have never seen so much pressing in one workout before lol. Pin press, floor press, bench press, reverse band floor press, and DB bench press in one day? Sounds like a dream come true lol. Be sure to let us know how bad your chest/triceps/shoulders hurt tommorow lol.
I wish CT would make my bench awesome 
Seriously though, good work, heavy ass pin presses!
Holy volume batman! Nice pressing all round dude.