Training Log: Push Press

Shoulder stretching, foam roller Warm up sets Working sets: 145 x 5 165 x 3 185 x 5   Foam roller   No assistance work.  You may have noticed a gap in my training. I had injured my shoulder during my last deadlift session and felt I needed to let it mostly heal before continuing. […]

Home gym – phase 2 – a lot of weight

See the full gallery on Posterous Bought a bunch of weight off a very nice man on Craigslist tonight. Ian (my little strongman) went with me to help load the truck. Even got plate trees and he threw in some paint since I’ll be doing a little clean up. Progress! Almost ready to train at […]

Training Log: Deadlifts

Should stretching, foam roller, leg stretch with bands Warm up sets Working sets: 395 x 5 450 x 3 500 x 2   Foam roller.   I really wanted 3 reps, and the first 2 felt very strong, but on the third I had grip issues with my right hand.  Overall I am very pleased […]

Training Log: Bench Press / Barbell Row

Shoulder stretch, foam roller Bench press: Warm up sets Working sets: 200 x 3 225 x 3 255 x 3   Barbell Row: Warm up sets Working sets: 120 x 3 220 x 3 245 x 3   No assistance.  Foam roller   The end of a less-than-stellar week of training. Was off all week; […]