65 Toss Power Trap

[BendtheBar]

She suggested a later supper after my lift. Her idea completely. Is it any wonder why I love her?

Lucky man.

[big valsalva]

Sunday, 6/17/12

Workout 2.2.3

Deadlift
135x5
175x5
215x5
230x5
265x5
295x9

Power Shrugs
135s5
225s5
315s5
415 fail

DB Row
60x20

[BendtheBar]

Nothing but goodness.

Happy Father's day BV.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Nothing but goodness.

Happy Father's day BV.

Thank you, BtB.

[big valsalva]

Thursday, 6/19/12

Workout 2.2.4

OHP (alternated w/ chinups)
45x5
55x5
65x5
75x3
90x3
100x8
I continued my practice of cleaning the bar up to my shoulders before every set. I'm going to teach myself a new lift I tellz ya.

Chinups (between sets of OHP)
1/1/1/1/x

Superset
Dips
BW+5 x 7
BW+5 x 8
BW+5 x 7

DB Curl
30x12x2
30x9


EZ Bar Tricep Ext.
70x12x2
70x9

[BendtheBar]

100x8
I continued my practice of cleaning the bar up to my shoulders before every set. I'm going to teach myself a new lift I tellz ya.

Old dog. New trick. Must not be an old dog yet.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Old dog. New trick. Must not be an old dog yet.

Oh, would that it were true!

[J_Byrd]

a 9 rep deadlift set? impressive!

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

a 9 rep deadlift set? impressive!

Thanks, J_Byrd. Felt real strong that day. My focus this cycle is on singles, but once each cycle I like to rep out just to keep rep ranges honest. I try to do enough reps to push my theoretical 1RM beyond where it actually is.

Thursday, 6/21/12

Workout 2.3.1

I Hate When this Happens!!!

Went in tonight to do squats. My target set for singles was 5 pounds shy of my tested 1RM. I had planned to hit 300 for a couple singles, the depending on how it felt, go for 305, thus tying my PR. It didn't go as planned, but, like so many episodes of Little House on the Prairie, it all worked out in the end.

Squat
45x5
115x5
140x5
170x5
215x5
240x3
270x1 -Very Easy!!
I hate when this happens. The plan here was to do a couple of singles at 300, then add 5 and tie my PR. Well, due to a massive brain fart (and a gorgeous brunette in tight shorts and a sports bra), I realized afterwards that it was only 290.
290x1
290x1
300x1
300x1

I feel I have earned the right to go for a PR next cycle. I'm good and ready to start PR'ing on a consistant basis. Once a month. Let's do it.

Superset
Leg Press
340x20
340x15x2

Prone Leg Curl
105x8x3

[BendtheBar]

270x1 -Very Easy!!
I hate when this happens. The plan here was to do a couple of singles at 300, then add 5 and tie my PR. Well, due to a massive brain fart (and a gorgeous brunette in tight shorts and a sports bra), I realized afterwards that it was only 290.
290x1
290x1
300x1
300x1

I feel I have earned the right to go for a PR next cycle.

Know my brain is trying to picture what she looks like...and it's doing a good job.

315 PR?