J_Byrd Training Log

[gaspers04]

Nice work in here beast! Recovery and all, still impressive Buddy!

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

squat day

3x6@135
3x6@245
2x6@335
briefs and wraps on
1x4@435
1x4@525 added belt
suit on
1x2@615
1x2@705
gear off
1x10@335 wide stance.

Overall felt solid. Hamstring was a little tender, but for the fiirst real squat workout after injury I was happy. Walk out was a lot better this week. Still have a long way to go over the next 8 weeks, but I will get there.

How long does it take you to get your suit on? I imagine you have it down to an art form.

[big_swede]

Beastly squats man, how is it walking out that weight? Must be some tough shit =)

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

How long does it take you to get your suit on? I imagine you have it down to an art form.

A minute or so. Some guys it takes a good while. I can pretty much pull mine straight up. Its just old. A tight one would take me 5mins or so.

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Beastly squats man, how is it walking out that weight? Must be some tough shit =)

Its really not that bad, mostly because I dont know any better. I have always had to walk them out. As long as you keep your core tight, its not too bad. I may be telling a different tell when I get back into the 800s though.

[J_Byrd]

Bench

Came in today thinking that I wouldnt be real strong due to working in the yard the entire day yesterday. Got in early to warm up, roll, and all those good things.

3x6@135
3x5@225
1x5@315
1x2@405 2board
1x1@455 2board
1ply katana on
1x2@605 2board
1x1@655 chest
Assassian on
1x1@655 2board
1x1@700 2board
1x1@745 2board

straight bar rows
1x8@135
1x8@225
1x6@315

Best the bench has felt in a good bit. Was able to find the groove better tonight. May try to work those same weights down to the 1board next week. Having some foot placement issues. I have some video, but due to number of lifters, I had to sit up the cam when we use boards. I will post it up anyway.

[J_Byrd]

745x1 benchpress ME 9-12-11 - YouTube

745x1 benchpress ME 9-12-11 - YouTube

[LtL]

Strong presses. 800 will fall.

LtL

[Carl1174]

This is just unbelievable strength in here. I cant imagine what it must feel like to bench those kind of numbers, damn I couldnt even roll 700+lbs across the floor. You must feel super human under that bar... Im in total awe

Carl.

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by LtL

Strong presses. 800 will fall.

LtL

Would love to get over that hump in the next few months.

Originally Posted by Carl1174

This is just unbelievable strength in here. I cant imagine what it must feel like to bench those kind of numbers, damn I couldnt even roll 700+lbs across the floor. You must feel super human under that bar... Im in total awe

Carl.

Thanks Carl, been a long way to get to this point. Has taken some luck, and a lot of just showing up and putting the time in. The great thing about lifting, is you always want more!