Beginning powerlifting training log

[bruteforce]

Great DE work JP. How do the chains feel on bench?

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

Me too. I've got a 15x20 foot space behind the garage which would be perfect for an addition. Just gotta come up with the funds.

yeah, the basic one from elitefts is around two grand. more importantly, I have to convince the wife.

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by bruteforce

Great DE work JP. How do the chains feel on bench?

thanks. the chains are set up so they deload almost completely at the bottom, and load fully at the top. Ive had a lot of success pushing past sticking points on my bench by backing off the weight a bit and using chains to overload the lift.

[jp_ottawa]

Recovery workout. Preparing for the last week of a circa-max squat cycle tomorrow. Did some stretching, abs, and light pull ups.

Stretching.

Side abs + heavy resistance band x 12 x 2 sets
Crunches + heavy resistance band x 12 x 2 sets

Closegrip pull ups + body weight + 15 pds chains x 8 x 2 sets

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

thanks. the chains are set up so they deload almost completely at the bottom, and load fully at the top. Ive had a lot of success pushing past sticking points on my bench by backing off the weight a bit and using chains to overload the lift.

I really need to get me a set. Get after those squats.

[jp_ottawa]

Circa-max squat. Today is the last day of a 3 week mini-cycle with low box safety squats. I started off with some easy singles, and moved up to a whopping 405 PR with medium resistance bands. Assistance work included box GMs, pull throughs, and abs.

Low box safety squats (briefs):
155 x 5
245 x 2
245 + medium bands x 2
295 + medium bands x 2
340 + medium bands x 1
385 + medium bands x 1
405 + medium bands x 1 (PR)
295 + medium bands x 7 (PR)

Seated safety bar GMs:
155 x 10
205 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Pull throughs:
Half rack + heavy band x 10
Full rack + heavy band x 10
Full rack + heavy band x 10

Hanging leg raises:
15 x 2 sets

[Traphouse86]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Circa-max squat. Today is the last day of a 3 week mini-cycle with low box safety squats. I started off with some easy singles, and moved up to a whopping 405 PR with medium resistance bands. Assistance work included box GMs, pull throughs, and abs.

Low box safety squats (briefs):
155 x 5
245 x 2
245 + medium bands x 2
295 + medium bands x 2
340 + medium bands x 1
385 + medium bands x 1
405 + medium bands x 1 (PR)
295 + medium bands x 7 (PR)

Seated safety bar GMs:
155 x 10
205 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Pull throughs:
Half rack + heavy band x 10
Full rack + heavy band x 10
Full rack + heavy band x 10

Hanging leg raises:
15 x 2 sets

Strong squats brother. SOLID

[jp_ottawa]

SSB squat_YouTube_.wmv - YouTube

SSB squat_YouTube_.wmv - YouTube

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by Traphouse86

Strong squats brother. SOLID

Thanks! Looking back at the vid, I think there was still more in the tank. I guess gotta leave something for next time.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

SSB squat_YouTube_.wmv - YouTube

Complete awesomweness. SFW, dude!