Jwood wants to be a Juggernaut!

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I've been wondering if I should try squat shows with a heel. So overall you think the flats might be a better fit for the squat, or maybe just a personal thing?

I definitely think it is a personal thing. I like the shoes with a heel and I am sure I will wear them again.

One thing I can say for sure is after squatting in flat shoes for the first time in a while and my hamstrings and glutes are killing me. They have not been this sore in a long time, maybe it is a coincidence but I do not think so.

[BendtheBar]

You nothing any benefit for the ankles either way?

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

You nothing any benefit for the ankles either way?

I do not really notice a difference in my ankles, but I never have had any issues with them.

[jwood]

Thursday OHP
Pretty good training session even though I felt terrible. Was out in field today at work, in the heat and the only thing around to eat was macdonalds, did not get to pack my lunch from all the holiday madness. So it made me feel terrible and workout was slow paced

Close Grip Speed Bench
135 plus short monster minis x 6 x 3

Standing OHP
95x5
115x4
135x3
145x2
170x1
150x 11
This is a good sign, 10 more pounds than last week and only 1 less rep. That means next week I should match that. Progress

DB Row
80s x 2 x 12

Seated Cable Row
205x 5 sets x 10 reps
Done very strict

Dips
BW x 2 x 12
Plus light band x 10
plus average band x 10, 9, 7, 6
These wear down the triceps fast, there is a lot of tension at the top

Face Pulls
50x20
90x15
130x 3 x 12

Turned out to be a decent session. Nothing crazy, but everything went pretty well. Stomach is really feeling off, going to have a nice salad for dinner and probably just a protein shake later. Need to get things under control before I spend 2 weeks in phoenix eating junk food everyday. Good 2 week bulk should be good though.

[BendtheBar]

150x 11
This is a good sign, 10 more pounds than last week and only 1 less rep.

Solid progress.

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Solid progress.

Thanks btb, I would like to rep out my bodyweight on the over head press. That could take some time though.

Also pushing right now for a strict OHP max of 225, that would be cool

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jwood

Thanks btb, I would like to rep out my bodyweight on the over head press. That could take some time though.

Also pushing right now for a strict OHP max of 225, that would be cool

I think it will come quicker than you think. I'm doing a 315 strict single with a 382 bench.

You tried 200 for reps lately on OHPs?

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I think it will come quicker than you think. I'm doing a 315 strict single with a 382 bench.

You tried 200 for reps lately on OHPs?

I have not, I am going to finish out this 6 week cycle and then use some different percentages on OHP.

I think I need heavier singles, so there is a bigger back off set. I think that would be more effective.

[jwood]

Friday Turned out to be a decent workout
I got out of work super early today so I wanted to train when I got home. But I really just did not know what to do, I am a little limited right now trying to get my back to heal. So decided I would have to do some gun work, went to the basement no motivation. So I called myself some choice words and forced myself out into the afternoon heat for some sprints.

Mobility Drills, good warm up and also conditioning

Sprints
40 yards x 6 sprints
Just walked back and went again. This got my motivation up, and it is like 100 degrees outside.

Not sure of weights and sets so I will just list exercises

BB curls super set with Single OH tri extension
6-8 sets of at least 10 reps

Tri Pushdown and Hammer curls
Think I did 3 sets here

Abs
Decline situps

Going to do some rolling out and stretching. Squats tomorrow, probably some for of speed squats and then it is off to arizona for 2 weeks. I have my eye on a gym that is close to my hotel, check it out:

Welcome to Thorbecke's Gym, a Weightlifting Club!

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jwood

. I have my eye on a gym that is close to my hotel, check it out:

Welcome to Thorbecke's Gym, a Weightlifting Club!

Nice find. Saw this in a gallery: