The Dev Log

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by PhillyDev

On a completely off the wall note, I was just sitting with my son, and his face got all red. He started farting and giggling about it. He was poopin'. I think it's pretty hysterical that at 7 months old he already thinks farts are funny. This is gonna drive the Mrs ape shit.

It doesn't end for a looooong time.

She's gonna get used to it.

Good looking good morning and row strength. That's how it's done.

[PhillyDev]

Monday, December 10, 2012
Bench Deload
Swiss Bar Floor Presses
135x10
135x10
225x5
225x5
225x5

Swiss Bar Close Grip Floor Press
135x15
135x15
135x15
135x15

Standing Band Crunch, Superset W/ Band Face Pull
I don't know how many sets x I have no idea how many reps.

Training Grade: B
The whole point of this session was to get some light work in and get some blood moving. I'm gonna shirt up next week. I'm also going to do abs every session as well. I want to be sure that core strength isn't one of the problems plaguing my squat. I may not have alot of time to take care of this. I'm shooting for a meet in Orlando in April or may.

[BendtheBar]

Swiss Bar

The first 2 times I read that, I read it as "Swiss ball."

[PhillyDev]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

The first 2 times I read that, I read it as "Swiss ball."

The bar itself doesn't really scream Switzerland to me. I mean, I guess it's impartial, it also has a few holes. Someone may have over thought the name. Could you see Brian Carroll pressing on a Swiss ball? I think not...

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by PhillyDev

The bar itself doesn't really scream Switzerland to me. I mean, I guess it's impartial, it also has a few holes. Someone may have over thought the name. Could you see Brian Carroll pressing on a Swiss ball? I think not...

I've wanted to try one for bench just for fun. Rows too,

[PhillyDev]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I've wanted to try one for bench just for fun. Rows too,

Swiss ball rows??? It'll be the Zumba of the future. But really, rowing with the Swiss bar is tough on your bicep tendon.

[PhillyDev]

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x5
475x5

Conventional Rack Pulls Pins set just below knee
495x3
495x3
495x3
495x3

Training Grade: B
I haven't felt like my pull was dialed in for months. Pulling felt great today. Everything was pretty light, and moved fast. I made a conscious effort to keep myself upright, arch hard, and keep my core as tight as I could. Muy bueno. It was a lunch sesh, so the lack of assistance bugs me a bit, but, with how pulling felt today I don't really care.

[BendtheBar]

I haven't felt like my pull was dialed in for months. Pulling felt great today. Everything was pretty light, and moved fast.

Good to hear. Smash on to 600.

[PhillyDev]

Monday, December 17, 2012
Bench
135x10
135x10
185x5
225x3
275x1
Shirt on
315x2 - 1 Board
365x2 - 3 Board
405x2 - 3 Board
405x2 - 2 Board
405x1 - 1Board

Pushups Hands inside shoulder width
4 sets of 10
Super set with
Counter crushers
4 sets of 10
Super super set with
One arm over head tricep extension w/ Beeeeg rubber band
4 sets of 10

Training Grade: C
Benching went well. 405 to the 1 board was kinda weak, but now that I look at it, it was a good bit of volume for a heavy day. I got my right locked out on it, but my left felt like it hit a wall. It didn't help that my back cramped during Muy set up. Paul is still hanging around, so I may go to the IPF style setup heels flat. All my assistance was done at home. I hit up bench on my lunch and couldn't get it all done at once.

[EliteDreams]

Kicking asses!