FMStruggle's Training Log

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

Day 9:

First time doing both of these. Hope my form was ok.
Kept it low to work on form.

Front Box Squats 4x6:
225lbs

Good Mornings 3x6:
155lbs

Abs 2x10 Wood chops and reverse(?):
110lbs

Not a bad day. First day trying out these Vibrams for lifting. Looks like socks.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by ForwardMotionStruggle

Day 9:

First time doing both of these. Hope my form was ok.
Kept it low to work on form.

Front Box Squats 4x6:
225lbs

Good Mornings 3x6:
155lbs

Abs 2x10 Wood chops and reverse(?):
110lbs

Not a bad day. First day trying out these Vibrams for lifting. Looks like socks.

The box squats look really impressive. How does your lower back handle them? Fairly well by the look of things.

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

My back handles them well I guess, but the funny thing is my abs will feel it more so than anything else.

I made sure I'm not leaning forward but had my shoulder blades tight and straight spine every time in the mirrors.

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

Day 10:
BB Rows 4x8: 135, 155, 165, 185lbs
Heavy Low Pulley Rows 4x8: 120, 140, 120, 120lbs
Shrugs 3x8: 135, 185, 135lbs

Day 11:
Rest

Back day! Hm, I've never felt my upper back really get worked.
Never got DOMS or anything. Is this normal?

Day 12! LET'S GO.

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

Day 12:

Bench Press 4x6: 135, 155, 155, 165lbs

Incline DB Press 3x8: 50, 55, 55lbs

Dips 3x8

I think I this is where I should try to improve the most.
My triceps felt dead, but in the good way.

Second 12 Day cycle here we go!
Btw, thanks to BTB for this routine. Liking it.

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

2nd 12 Day Cycle

Day 1:

Deadlifts 5x3: 275, 295, 315, 320, 320lbs

Front Squat 3x6: 155, 185, 185lbs

Ab roller 3x20

Question, my grip was close to failing near the end of deadlifts. I don't want to use gloves. Instead I'd like to make my grip stronger.

What are some good grip exercises most have done?
I might have to try chalk out.

[5kgLifter]

For grip, just doing deadlifts will improve it; you can also hold a lower percentage of your top deadlift at the top position for as long as possible which allows you to use the grip.

Others do plate pinches and use grippers.

[big_swede]

Solid deads and squats!

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

Day 2 of Second Cycle

I was paranoid about my squats getting weaker so I had to add it in just in case.
Warmed up with 1x20 @ 135lbs Front squats
ATG Squat: 225, 275, 295, 315lbs for 5 reps.

Moved on to the main routine.

Seated DB Press 4x6: 45, 55, 55, 60lbs

Upright Rows 3x8: 115, 115, 120lbs

DB Curl 3x8: 35lbs

I like working the shoulders. It's pretty fun and I know I'm working on parts that I neglected in the past.

[ForwardMotionStruggle]

Well big problem. I thought I could keep this routine up, but with school and new shop opened, it's not gonna be possible.

I'm gonna have to go back to a full body 3x/week. I'll make a log over there.
Really sucks to quit something.

BtB if you could close this thread or something that'd be great.
Thanks.