Sept 25-Oct 1 , 2016Full Squats - Paused - Maintenance455 #186 | 465 #4 | 470 #1| 475 #7 BW 202-205lb
Sun Sept 25morning
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 385b 5x1 skipped | 345lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrenth iso high row 3x45lb 5x4 sets
hammerstrenth iso low row narrow grip pronated 3x45lb 5x1 sets | 4x45lb 5x2 sets | 4x45lb+25lb 5x1sets
hammerstrenth iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb 5x4 sets
one arm barbell lever shoulder press 70lb 5x4 sets
* my squats are still weak from the work nights. my pulling is very strong. still taking it easy with the shoulder landmine press. my upper body push is so weak right now compared to my rows. these landmine press will be priority.
* i used straps on the row machine and everything was so easy. im most comfortable with the neutral grip low row. i can 5 plate this soon. 4x45lb was just to learn the motion.
afternoon
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 395b 4x1 sets | 345lb 5x1 skipped
hammerstrenth iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb 5x1 sets | 4x45lb+25lb 5x1sets | 5x45lb 5x2 sets
seated calf raise soleus 6x45lb 10x1 sets | 5x45lb 10x2 sets
* i was close to getting the 5th rep of 395 but bar speed ran out. thats the good thing with paused reps - you lose quickly and cannot burn yourself out by grinding the weight.
* calf raises were very strong after a few skipped days for recovery.
395x4 miss5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48aN5BONT3UMon Sept 26morning
paused full squats 315-365-405 |
385b 5x1 sets#5 hammerstrenth iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets | 4x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets
hammerstrenth iso high row 3x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown 2x45lb 5x1 sets
one arm barbell lever shoulder press 70lb 5x2 sets | 60lb 5x2 sets
* tried using the hammerstrength iso lat pulldown but it was difficult to use the straps. i was also taking it very easy with this vertical pull because my oblique feels like it might get broken again.
* skipped the 345x5s. i need to overpower the 385x5 with 1-2 reps left. that way i know i can add another 10lb+ and still get 5 reps on it.
afternoon
paused full squats 315-365-405 |
385b 5x1 sets#6 hammerstrenth iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb+35lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x2 sets
one arm barbell lever shoulder press 70lb 5x4 sets
* so hot here in SF lately. still mid 80s at 8pm. the shoulder landmine press volume will ramp up.
Tue Sept 27morning
paused full squats 315-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets | 5x45lb 5x2 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown 2x45lb 5x2 sets
one arm barbell lever shoulder press 70lb 5x8 sets
seated calf raises solues 6x45lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 10x1 sets
* 405 single at warmup was lighter than usual. decided to see if i can easily do 3 reps. for me its a rep lost per 10lb increase. so at 385x5, i should be able to handle 405x3. worked out alright. did the last rep without much problem. the 4th can easily become a grinder. fighting a 405 can add so much fatigue.
* screwed up the calf raises. skipped a day and i'm feeling very strong with this one. decided to go 7x45lb 5 reps. got too excited and went all in right away. first rep is instant cramps on the left calf. wasted a strong day being an idiot. should have warmed up with 6plates x5 and still could get 7plates x5. ohwell. lesson learned.
* back routine is still progressing. landmine volumes are starting to increase.
* woke up 3:45pm and was expecting at least some kind of tricep/shoulder fatigue from the 40rep 70lb landmine press. nothing. this movement is limited by my obliques. i was pressing 90lb already weeks ago. might go back to tricep bench but need to plant feet on the floor and put the tension on my legs from my lowerback. thats how these landmines are not tiring my back (but killing obliques). my back is tense but my feet are also doing a good share of taking the tension.
afternoon
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets | 5x45lb 5x2 sets
tricep bench press 135lb 5x2 sets | 185lb 5x1 sets
* feet planted on tricep benching this time. will see if my lowerback does not tense as much. 185lb was not heavy but i still have to build up on the movement again. 405 was heavier this afternoon but still not a back breaker. will do it again tmrw morning.
Wed Sept 28morning
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown 2x45lb 5x2 sets | 2x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets
tricep bench 135lb 10x2 sets
* the machine lat pulldown is a lot harder than the rows. not even 3plates and i'm putting as much effort as i'm rowing 5 plates. this is good. more room to grow. i'll put more volumes on vertical pulling now that my oblique is not broken anymore.
* higher reps on the tricep bench. will go all out after i make sure that i'm not taxing the lowerback too much.
afternooon
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown 2x45lb 5x1 sets | 2x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 3x45lb 5x1 sets
tricep bench 135lb 10x2 sets
seated calf raise soleus 6x45lb 10x1 sets | 5x45lb 10x1 sets
* i was surprisingly stronger this afternoon than the morning on the 405x3. i had more eggs this breakfast and thats it.
Thur Sept 29afternoon
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip neutral 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x1 sets
tricep bench 135lb 10x1 sets | 165lb 5x2 sets
Fri Sept 30afternoon
paused full squats 315(1,1,1)-365-405 | 405lb skipped
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x3 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip neutral 5x45lb 5x1 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown narrow grip supinated 2x45lb 5x2 sets | 2x45lb+25lb 5x1 sets
tricep bench 135lb 5x1 sets | 185lb 5x1 sets
Sat Oct 1afternoon
paused full squats 315(1,1)-365-405 | 405lb 3x1 sets
hammerstrength iso low row narrow grip pronated 4x45lb+25lb 10x1 sets | 5x45lb 5x2 sets
hammerstrength iso lat pulldown narrow grip supinated 2x45lb 10x1 sets | 2x45lb+25lb 5x2 sets
bw chins 10x1 sets
tricep bench 135lb 10x1 sets | 185lb 5x1 sets | 135lb 5x1sets