Beginning powerlifting training log

[jp_ottawa]

Thanks guys. I'm planning to stay around 180 pds or so,
but started eating lots again so we'll see what happens.

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Thanks guys.

Front squats:
bar x 12
135 x 8
185 x 8
225 x 5
235 x 3
245 x 3
superset: 185 x 8, 135 x 8

superb doing jp_ottawa ... great to see you back in thew groove ...

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

superb doing jp_ottawa ... great to see you back in thew groove ...

Thanks bro. Today is Canada Day so I'll be taking care of the pain in my legs with a few pints of lager

[big_swede]

Much respect JP. And great work! Welcome back!

[jp_ottawa]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Much respect JP. And great work! Welcome back!

Thanks bro. Trying hard to keep training. Every bit of encouragement helps!


Bench press:
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 1
185 x 10
switch to closegrip:
140 + heavy bands x 5
140 x heavy bands x 5
140 x 10

DB flies:
45 x 16
55 x 8
60 x 5, superset 35 x 12

Abs. Done.

[LtL]

Solid weights there. Keep pushing hard.

LtL

[BendtheBar]

Good work.

[jp_ottawa]

thanks guys! Today I did some deadlifts with hook grip.
Anyone knows how to prevent the barbell from rolling in your hands?

Sumo hook grip DLs:
135 x 6
225 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 1
405 x 1

Rack pulls (knee height), hook grip:
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 3
365 x 1
315 x 1 x 3 sets (30 sec static holds)

Preacher DB hammer curls:
30 x 12
40 x 12
45 x 6

Grip work. Done.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jp_ottawa

Anyone knows how to prevent the barbell from rolling in your hands?

Not I. I have small hands and use Versa Gripps.

[LtL]

Nice work. Never tried hook but from what I've read it takes quite a while to build up to it.

LtL