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Old 10-29-2009, 11:23 PM
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Fall 2009 Training
Mesocycle 14 - Week 3

Deadlift Day

Beginning Thoughts:
I have had a hellish school week....And it's not even over....not for another week.
Workout:
Deadlifts:
415 lbs x 5 reps
This is a back-off week in general...

Weird Ab Exercise:
I got a whole bunch of sets with this one on video....I progressed on this by first trying static holds and then adding some movement in.
Videos:
Deadlifts:
Overall Impression:
Nothing special to report here....I was super excited for the ab work lol...
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:36 PM
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Fall 2009 Training
Mesocycle 14 - Week 4

Deadlift Day

Beginning Thoughts:
So...my hellish school week is over for another 8 days or so..LOL...

I did workout last Friday but I didn't bother updating my journal. I managed to hit a Military Press of 185 lbs weighing in at 190 lbs. Very cool. I have the video up since last Friday so I'll post it later in the workout...

Today was a long long day and I was tired and it was pretty hard to focus. Also, with all the school work my diet has gone very bad and I've been in too large of a deficit over the last 4-5 days.
Workout:
Deadlifts:
405 lbs x 3 reps
415 lbs x 3 reps
425 lbs x 2 reps
425 lbs x 1 rep
435 lbs x 1 rep
415 lbs x 1 rep
My ass jiggled like none other on that 435...I was so out of it by the time I came to 435...Really sad. I'm damn frustrated with this workout..

Weird Ab Exercise:
BW x 3 reps x 4 sets
Ever tried farting upside down? It's a weird feeling....I did that on Set 1.
Videos:
Deadlifts:

Last Week's Military Press:
http://www.ironscene.com/play_hd.php?vid=3216
Overall Impression:
Time to get back on the horse and focus on training....No more skipping and hopefully my motivation will return in a bit...
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Old 11-06-2009, 04:29 AM
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Farting upside down...


lol


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Old 11-08-2009, 10:19 PM
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Fall 2009 Training
Mesocycle 14 - Week 4

Squat Day

Beginning Thoughts:
I skipped Press Day yesterday...so I'm gonna throw in my rows tomorrow. Diet has been pretty solid these last few days.
Workout:
Overhead Squats:
155 lbs x 3 reps
165 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 1 rep
175 lbs x 1 rep

Back Squats:
300 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets
315 lbs x 3 reps
275 lbs x 5 reps

Front Box Squats:
225 lbs x 4 reps
255 lbs x 1 rep
275 lbs x 1 rep

Farmers Walks:
105 lbs x 2 trips x 2 sets

Lat Pulldown Crunches:
100 lbs x 6 reps x 2 sets

Pallof Press:
47.5 lbs x 12 reps x 2 sets
Videos:
All Squats:
Overall Impression:
I am falling into love with Squats again. Yay!!!
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Old 11-09-2009, 08:53 PM
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Fall 2009 Training
Mesocycle 14 - Week 4

Pistol Squat Day

Beginning Thoughts:
I have never been this sore...My thighs are hurting like none other.
Workout:
Pistol Squats:
3 + 3 + 3 = 9 reps
Difficult as hell

Pull-ups:
BW x 5 reps x 3 sets
BW + 20 lbs x 5 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 2 reps
Total Reps = 25

Barbell Rows:
165 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets

Cable Rows:
160 lbs x 5 reps
180 lbs x 5 reps
200 lbs x 5 reps
220 lbs x 5 reps
This was really really hard and 220 was almost impossible.
Videos:
Forgot my camera.
Overall Impression:
Time to rest up.
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Old 11-13-2009, 06:30 AM
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Fall 2009 Training
Mesocycle 15 - Week 1

Deadlift Day

Beginning Thoughts:
This week has been hellish for my school-wise. I managed to only get one sandwich in yesterday before this workout.
Workout:
Deadlifts:
405 lbs x 3 reps
415 lbs x 3 reps
425 lbs x 3 reps
435 lbs x 1 rep
455 lbs x 1 rep

Weird Ab Exercise:
BW x 4 reps x 4 sets
Videos:
Deadlifts:
Overall Impression:
Good session. I ate like a pig after this workout though...Taco C all the way lol....
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Old 11-13-2009, 04:19 PM
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455lb is a PR is it not?! Wow man. Very solid work.

P.S. when you did those ab things I noticed that the wheels are starting look pretty huge!!!

Nice work.

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455 is a PR....I just don't count stuff like that. But yes, it is a PR.

My thighs are 27" and my waist is 34"....I do have HOOOOGe thighs (which my gf loves thank god)...I use a lot of baby powder on my thighs to keep things non chaffy.
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:42 AM
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So you're doing a ground up strength program but you dont' count PRs. What exactly are you shooting for? What are you goals? Whats your motivation?

I'm not bashing it, I'm just inquisitive.

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Old 11-14-2009, 12:25 PM
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So you're doing a ground up strength program but you dont' count PRs. What exactly are you shooting for? What are you goals? Whats your motivation?

I'm not bashing it, I'm just inquisitive.

IW
I know you're not bashing it..I have no issues with answering your question.

Firstly, I am not doing a Ground Up Strength program...there is no "program". I just train under the guidance of Eric. GUStrength is a treasure trove of information regarding all aspects of health and fitness - it's not a program.

Having said that, you are right: I should've specified what I meant when I said I don't count PRs. I do count them. I train to get strong so I would definitely count them. What I should've said is that I don't count PRs just on the basis of the weight that I lift. I factor in a LOT of other aspects as well:
- Load (we covered this)
- Work capacity
- Quality

So...yes, 455 was a PR...but if 3-4 weeks from now I manage to say...Deadlift 435x3x3 then to me thats a PR as well even though it places my 1RM theoretically more than 455. I am only concerned with what actually goes down.

455 was a PR. I just don't get caught up in PRs...and I didn't think much of it because in 2 weeks I am going to begin a mini-cycle of singles training and I expect to hit something slightly more than 455.

Nonetheless 455 is a PR and PRs are reason enough to stay motivated
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