Beginning powerlifting training log

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by bruteforce

Smash it JP.

Will do. I don't know, but I think motivation is 80% of the lift.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Ah, I'm glad you asked.

This Sunday I'm training with a couple of IPF guys and doing equipped bench in my rage shirt. A few weeks ago I pressed 455 with 2 boards. Now I wanna go down to 1 board...

So I guess...maybe 405?? Let the bets begin.

Good luck. Let us know.

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Will do. I don't know, but I think motivation is 80% of the lift.

And maybe ammonia caps are the other 20%?
Lift big. Lift strong, buddy.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Ah, I'm glad you asked.

This Sunday I'm training with a couple of IPF guys and doing equipped bench in my rage shirt. A few weeks ago I pressed 455 with 2 boards. Now I wanna go down to 1 board...

So I guess...maybe 405?? Let the bets begin.

If I new anything about gear I would bet

[jp_ottawa]

DE squats. This week, I am doing ultra low box squats with chains. The weight was light and moved fast, and I focused on keeping good form. I am used to box squating a bit higher, so this felt really different.

Box squats (14''):
135 x 5
135 + 60 pds chains x 3
185 + 60 pds chains x 2
195 + 60 pds chains x 2
205 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 3 sets
215 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 3 sets
220 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 3 sets
225 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 2 sets

Seated leg curls:
light band x 12 x 3 sets

Seated hip abductors:
light band x 12 x 3 sets

Reverse hypers:
Half rack + heavy band x 10 x 3 sets

Seated calf raises:
3 sets until fail

Suspended biceps curls:
body weight x 12 x 3 sets

[jp_ottawa]

Max effort bench. Doing some low board work today, and hit a nice PR at 385. Still recovering from taking apart the dock this weekend -- that was a wholesome workout (see pic).

Bench press:
135 x 5
225 x 2
Shirt on:
275 x 2 (3 boards)
315 x 1 (2 boards)
365 x 1 (1 board)
385 x 1 (1 board) (PR)

Incline skull crushers:
70 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 7

Triceps dips:
body weight x 5
45 x 6
superset: 90 x 6, 45 x 6, body weight x 6

Abs roller:
12 x 2 sets

[big_swede]

Strong presses JP.

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Strong presses JP.

Thanks -- the last time I did a 1-board press I hit 325, so 385 is a nice jump.

[BendtheBar]

Still recovering from taking apart the dock this weekend -- that was a wholesome workout (see pic).

Well hopefully next week doesn't involve putting a new one in. Congrats on the PR!

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Well hopefully next week doesn't involve putting a new one in. Congrats on the PR!

Thanks -- no it's out for the winter. We put it back in next Spring when the ice is melted. Now we're gearing up for ice fishing.

[MonsterMike]

Solid training sessions! Keep it up!