Jude's Training Log

[Jude]

Squats: I did 5 progressive warm up sets then:
3 x 5 x 350
I chose not to do stiff leg deadlifts right after squatting today.
Flat Barbell Bench: 1 warm up then: 1 x 5 x 235, 1 x 3 x 285, 1 x 2 x 300 (PR), 1 x 5 x 250.
Assisted Chins: 1 x 6 x 80, 1 x 6 x 60, 1 x 5 x 40
SLDL: 1 x 10 x 230
Calf Raise: 1 x 13 x 200
Crunch: 1 x 10 x 15
Wrist Curl: 1 x 10 x 25
Reverse Wrist Curl: 1 x 10 x 15

This was a good work out. My side is not so sore. I am happy with 2 reps with 300 on bench. Would like to get that up to 5. Workout lasted 90 minutes.

[BendtheBar]

Numbers look real good Jude. Very impressed with your strength.

[CoopDawg]

btb can u check out my question in the 5/3/1 real quick i got a question, and btw jude i been taking a loook at ur log, keep it up man

[Jude]

WArmed up with 20 minutes on the elliptical machine then continued my warmup with abs.
Side bends: 1 x 10 x 55lbs
Deadlift (conventional): 1 x 5 x 135, 1 x 5 x 230, 1 x 5 x 280, 1 x 1 x 330
I still feel soreness in my side. I have really been working on my form as per Rippetoe's DVD. I am not pleased with my deadlift weight. I will bring this weight up!
Standing Press: 1 x 5 x 95, 1 x 5 x 135, 1 x 5 x 155, 3 x 5 x 160. Felt good. 200 is a goal.
Curls: 1 x 5 x 75, 1 x 5 x 95, 2 x 5 x 105
Close grip press: 1 x 5 x 210, 1 x 4 x 240 - good set!
Wrist roller: up and down with 40 pounds. 2 sets of 5.

I like working out on Saturday morning. I am rested and have no time pressures. Before I liked to get my workouts done during the work week. I always felt rushed and cut out stuff to get done quicker. With 2 workouts the hurry up factor has diminished considerably.

[Jude]

Have any of you guys been to one of John Schaefers seminars in suburban Philly? He has been trained by Rippetoe. I really would like some expert coaching on my deadlift. Someday I would like to learn to powerclean too.

[dmaipa]

im sure there are some guys on here that could help you out with your deadlift form if you are able to post a video..doesn't have to be anything heavy just you doing a few reps

[Jude]

Originally Posted by dmaipa

im sure there are some guys on here that could help you out with your deadlift form if you are able to post a video..doesn't have to be anything heavy just you doing a few reps

I am sure of that. What I hope for is to be in front of a coach who went to one of Rippetoe's Certs. Thanks.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Jude

Have any of you guys been to one of John Schaefers seminars in suburban Philly? He has been trained by Rippetoe. I really would like some expert coaching on my deadlift. Someday I would like to learn to powerclean too.

Jude, I would love to help. We also have many experienced heavy deadlifters on the site who can help. Have you seen the video below?

If there is any way you could get a video of you doing a few heavy reps, it would be helpful.

YouTube - Mark Rippetoe: Deadlift Set-Up

YouTube - Mark Rippetoe: Deadlift Set-Up

[gaspers04]

Nice numbers Jude.

[Jude]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Jude, I would love to help. We also have many experienced heavy deadlifters on the site who can help. Have you seen the video below?

If there is any way you could get a video of you doing a few heavy reps, it would be helpful.

YouTube - Mark Rippetoe: Deadlift Set-Up

I have just checked it out. Thanks. It's pretty straightforward when you listen to Rip explain it. I need to keep it simple and stop over analyzing my form.