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; […]

Training Log: Squat

Should stretching, foam roller, leg stretch with bands Warm up sets Working sets: 340 x 3 385 x 3 435 x 3   No assistance work.   Something is just off this week. Not sure what, things are just feeling heavy and lifts are slow. Pushing through.

Squat rack: home gym coming together

Got a good deal on a squat rack (with chin-up bar), bench, barbell, and a few plates of various sizes. He even threw in a dumbbell rack (still need db’s), and some rubber mat. Next, more plates and then build my deadlift platform. Looking forward to having my own gym!

Training Log: Push Press

Should stretching, foam roller Warm up sets Working sets: 135 x 3 155 x 3 175 x 3   Foam roller   No assistance today, had a meeting to get to so just went in, got my lifts and got out.