big val's Smolov Jr. Log

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Wumpus is like whoop ass, midwestern style.

Yeah, that's kinda what I thought. I had fun with the word though. Thank you for the opportunity.

I'm already thinking about where to go after this. I used to do this really cool push/pull/leg thing, but if bench press frequency turns out to be the key, I'm still only pressing once a week. I had thought about a 2-day/week routine (Squat/BP - Deadlift/BP variant). I don't know. I might dig out my notes on the Starr 5x5. I think that eventually gets you into triples and/or singles. Just to forewarn you, BtB, that I might be rattling your cage for advice in a couple of weeks. I'm smart. I'll figure something out. Or I'll be able to follow the trail of bread crumbs.

[kitarpyar]

Fun times with Smolov Jr. I am in.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by kitarpyar

Fun times with Smolov Jr. I am in.

Welcome aboard, kit.

[moeheep]

Im in !!

[big valsalva]

Wednesday, 10/3/12

Lifted after work. Got done in time to pick up my 12 year old from tennis pratice. About 45 minutes of gym time, give or take.

WxRxS
Bench Press
45x5
95x5
115x5
137.5x5x7

Chinups (between my first few warmup sets for BP)
x/1/x

I need to come to grips with the idea that I'll never be a champion chinerupper, at least not at my current weight (226ish). Bottom line is, I'm not in this to train chinups. I attempt chinups/pulldowns as an accessory to other lifts.

Pendlay Rows
150x8x3

[markievicz]

Nice work val, good idea to throw in the pendlay rows.

[BendtheBar]

137.5x5x7

Solid! Drink yer water and eat yer Wheaties. Curious to see how your DOMS are for your next workout.

[kitarpyar]

Cool, you have 1.25 lb plates too!
Good stuff BigV.

[MikeM]

Great start!

Gotta get me some 1.25 plates.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by markievicz

Nice work val, good idea to throw in the pendlay rows.

Thanks, markievicz. I loves me some Pendlays. Although, I'm very envious of the weight and volume kitarpyar uses on his rows.