That’s an awesome day for your son and by the way you report it he seems to have a very focused and positive frame of mind.
Sounds like a great day for your son. I get more nervous watching mine play than I do competing in a meet.
He’s a great kid. I agree Dave. Watching my kids is way more nerve racking than anything I do. My daughter plays volleyball and tennis. With her it’s much easier, because I have no idea what’s going on.
10/25/15
Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1
5 sets x 1 rep x 425
Rack Pulls:
425 x5
475 x 3
515 x 1
That was all for today.
10/28/15
Squats:
135 x 10, 225 x 5, 275 x 3, 315 x 1, 365 x 3, 415 x 3, 480 x 3
Front Squats:
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 5
Leg Extensions:
4 sets x 12 reps x 170
I’ll probably repeat this next squat day. I’m really not happy with the results. My form was kind of all over the place.
Numbers are impressive! But I understand the angst that comes with feeling like form is off.
Man, you are putting up some great numbers. Solid work.
Thanks. It’s been moving pretty well lately.
Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 245 x 1, 275 x 1, 365 x 1, 400 x 1, 375 x 2, 355 x 3
Bench Against Band:
275 x 5
Bench Against Band with Five Second Pause:
265 x 1
Low Cable Crossover:
4 sets x 12 reps x 35
400 was not as solid as I wanted. I got suck just a little on the chest. My spotter gave me a little help, and then it moved up. 355 was also a little rough. I was too high on the bench, and I kept hitting the posts. I think I’ll repeat this session as well. I’ll also try to post the video of 400.
Please excuse the crappy music. I don’t have any control over that.
You may have got a little help at the bottom with that 400 but that was a nice fight with the weight.
Love the video! Not sure I’ve ever seen anyone wear a mouth guard when benching. Nice work!
Snap, I’ve spent too much money on these teeth. My dentist said I was clinching too hard and doing damage. I got my braces off a few years ago, so I want to make sure I get my money’s worth. I only use the mouth guard on heavy lifts.
I showed the video my friend who has been powerlifting for 30 years or more. He suggested to stay tighter and not to screw around so much before the lift. I think he was right on both accounts.
11/2/15
OHP:
45 x 10, 65 x 10, 95 x 5, 145 x 3, 160 x 3, 190 x 3
Kroc Rows:
4 sets x 10 reps x 115
Lat Pulls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 100
Seated Pulls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 200
Front Raises:
4 sets x 10 reps x 50
11/3/15
CG Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 10, 225 x 5, 245 x 5, 275 x 5, 225 x 10
Kickbacks:
4 sets x 10 reps x 35
Straight Bar PD:
4 sets x 15 reps x 115
Reverse PD:
4 sets x 12 reps x 65
DB Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 60
Rope Curls:
4 sets x 12 reps x 80
Poundstone Curls:
50
35
11/4/15
Good Mornings:
135 x 10, 135 x 10 185 x 10, 225 x 10, 245 x 5, 275 x 5, 285 x 5
Laying Leg Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 170
I had nothing planned today, other than stretching out my hamstrings. Done.
I see you getting in that solid ham work and building your core with those goodmornings, nice.
11/7/15
Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 245 x 1, 275 x 1, 325 x 1, 400 x 1
Against Band:
275 x 5
Svend Press:
4 sets x 50 reps x 3 plates
I strained my left shoulder / pec area the other day during close grip bench. I thought it was all better until I started to warm up today. I had already planned on a deload bench week coming up. I thought about doing such this week when I felt my shoulder. I then decided just to go for it and try 400 and cut down the other work.
I concentrated on staying tight, and not screwing around so much before the lift. It came off my chest strong, and I was able to nail it. 400 is a raw PR for me. It is also more than I got in my meet in July, with the shirt on.
275 against the band really hurt. I cut everything out, and just finished with the Svend press. I’ll deload now, and hope to be 100% again in two weeks.
Congrats on the 400 and sorry to read about the shoulder strain. Hope you heal well and fast.
11/8/15
Thanks GV. It’s all good.
Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 5, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1
4 sets x 5 reps x 405
Rack Pulls:
425 x 3
485 x 2
Laying Leg Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 150
Like everyone else I’ve been fighting a cold for the past five days or so (thanks wife and kids). It was a little struggle to breathe on about rep four and five. I had planned on doing more rack pulls, but I just did not feel any strength.
11/9/15
One Arm Extensions:
2 sets x 10 reps x 35
2 sets x 10 reps x 40
Kickbacks:
4 sets x 10 rep x 35
Barbell Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 60
One Arm PD:
4 sets x 12 reps x 50
Reverse PD:
4 sets x 15 reps x 65
Rope PD:
4 sets x 20 reps x 115
I thought today would be a good day to crush the triceps.
Reads like you did.
11/12/15
Squats:
135 x 10, 225 x 5, 275 x 3, 315 x 1, 365 x 3, 415 x 3, 460 x 3
Front Squats:
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 5
Leg Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 175