Beginning powerlifting training log

[jp_ottawa]

What a sh*tty day. I went in for a CT scan (cancer checkup) and had an allergic reaction to the isotope. They kept me in there for 3 hours without food. I got home and felt horrible. I think I'll save the speed bench for tomorrow. grrrrrrr...

[Traphouse86]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

What a sh*tty day. I went in for a CT scan (cancer checkup) and had an allergic reaction to the isotope. They kept me in there for 3 hours without food. I got home and felt horrible. I think I'll save the speed bench for tomorrow. grrrrrrr...

Dang man that sucks , just take it easy today and kill it tomorrow.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

What a sh*tty day. I went in for a CT scan (cancer checkup) and had an allergic reaction to the isotope. They kept me in there for 3 hours without food. I got home and felt horrible. I think I'll save the speed bench for tomorrow. grrrrrrr...

Sorry to here that JP. Have a good bounce back tomorrow.

[jp_ottawa]

Alright, I'm bouncing back from yesterday's ordeal. Will have to find an alternative to CT scans. Anyhow, today was a dynamic effort bench day. I warmed up with some med ball tosses, then worked on some triples up to 185, which is about 60% of my one-rep max. Most of these sets were done with a mini band stretched between my wrists to practice pulling the bar apart.

Bench press:
135 x 3
165 x 3 x 3 sets
175 x 3 x 3 sets
185 x 3 x 2 sets

Unstable bench:
185 x 8 x 3 sets

One arm standing DB OHP:
45 x 5
55 x 5
65 x 5
70 x 5

Cable lateral raises:
Light weight x 10 x 2 sets

Cable reverse grip curls:
Light weight x 15 x 2 sets

[BendtheBar]

One arm standing DB OHP:

Love those.

Nice job hombre.

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Love those.

Nice job hombre.

Thanks. It felt nice to bounce back from yesterday. My doc said next time I should take some anti-histamine or possibly steroids before going into the scan. Sounds like fun.

[jp_ottawa]

Today was a dynamic effort day, week #2 of low box squats with chains. I did a bunch of doubles, and finished with some light singles.

Low box squats (equipped):
135 x 5
135 + 60 pds chains x 5
225 + 60 pds chains x 3
255 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 4 sets
275 + 60 pds chains x 2 x 3 sets
295 + 60 pds chains x 1
315 + 60 pds chains x 1

Seated leg curls:
light band x 12 x 3 sets

Seated abductors:
light band x 15 x 2 sets

Reverse hypers:
Half rack + heavy bands x 8 x 3 sets

DB calf raises:
70 x 2 sets until fail

[BendtheBar]

Good end to the week. Have a great weekend.

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Good end to the week. Have a great weekend.

Thanks, you too buddy. Off to the cottage -- gonna try to catch some wild turkey for dinner.

[jp_ottawa]

Max effort. Today was a max effort day with floor presses going for a rep PR. Assistance included high rep triceps work, and some seated rows.

Floor press:
bar x lots
135 x 5
185 x 3
230 x 3
245 x 3
275 x 2 (rep PRs)
205 x 12

Floor triceps extensions (EZ-bar):
70 x 12
70 x 15
50 x 20

Tate press:
30 x 8
30 x 8
30 x 9

Seated rows:
60 x 10
100 x 10
140 x 10

Abs.