[quote]Phillip Wylie wrote:
Bench Press
135x5
225x5
305x8 ← I realized later that this wasn’t 210.
305x7
I wasn’t paying attention and used 305lbs instead of the 210lbs I should have used. I thought that was sad to only be able to do 8 reps and then 7 reps with 210lbs. After I left the gym I realized and confirmed with Adam that it was actually 305lbs and not the 210lbs I was scheduled to use for my working sets. [/quote]
Wouldn’t mind an “Oops” mistake like THAT lol.
Some nice heavy lifting there, may it long continue, good luck with the training
[quote]Phillip Wylie wrote:
I really like block periodization so far. I am in the accumulation block now, the purpose of this block is to improve conditioning and fix muscular imbalances. I will start lifting heavy my next block (transmutation). I have two weeks left in the accumulation block. For those that aren’t familiar with block periodization, it is the training method that Jeremy Frey uses.
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Have you found the accumulation blocks to cause a good bit of soreness? I’ve found that definitely to be the case on those 5x5 and 6x4 training days, especially on the squat.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Have you found the accumulation blocks to cause a good bit of soreness? I’ve found that definitely to be the case on those 5x5 and 6x4 training days, especially on the squat.[/quote]
High volume does tend to make me sore. The accumulation block hasn’t been too bad since I gained some conditioning to high volume from the insane levels of volume from Sheiko. High volume is a good thing and an even better thing when you cycle it with lower volume and higher intensity. I always got better results from higher volume on upper back work.
I plan on doing Block Periodization after my meet in October, this should be interesting.[/quote]
Thanks for checking out my log, detazathoth. So far I like the program and based on what I know about it so far, it should be one of the best programs. From my experience with traditional periodization, Westside, 5/3/1, and Sheiko, I am convince this should be an awesome program. You adapt to Sheiko, but block is customizable and is adapted to you. The accumulation block is good since it gets you in shape for the transmutation block, and at the same time helps strengthen muscular imbalances, which in turn helps prevent injury. Each block prepares you for the next. I have two weeks left before I start my transmutation block. This is going to be next big thing.
Relatively a lot of volume, so when you do Blocks, there’s 3 different blocks and then a return to the first block, so 12 weeks before returning to the original block?
[quote]detazathoth wrote:
Relatively a lot of volume, so when you do Blocks, there’s 3 different blocks and then a return to the first block, so 12 weeks before returning to the original block?[/quote]
That’s correct, once you finish the third block you return to the first block. The length on of the program and the length of the blocks are determined by the amount of time you have to train for a meet.
Deadlift
225x5
315x3
405x1 ← add belt
520x1
425x3x4
Rev. Hyper - 180x5x10
Leg Ext. - 100x3x10
Upright Rows - 100x4x10
4 way hip circuit - 2x10 ea. direction
At USAPL Raw Nationals I tweaked something in my right upper glute/lower back area. I haven’t had a chance to get into a chiropractor to get an adjustment. It was feeling better, but started bothering my tonight during the deadlift. I felt some discomfort at the lockout of the deadlifts. I cut the last set at the advice of Heather, which is a physical therapist. Today made my third training day in a row as well as having only one day between my squat and deadlift workouts. I figure that may have affected that area. My training schedule was not optimal this week due to some schedule conflicts between my personal life and training. I will make sure to get into see a chiropractor before my squat workout on Tuesday.
I finally got in to see a chiropractor today. I had my first treatment by Dr. Jason Venn. It was a good experience and good thing I saw him, since my spine needs some serious work. I tweaked my right upper glute/lower back area at USAPL Raw Nationals in July.
