Training Log: Deadlifts

January 31, 2011 | Comment

Should stretching, foam roller, leg stretch with bands

Warm up sets

Working sets:

335 x 5

390 x 5

440 x 8 *PR (reps)

 

Assistance work:

Deadlift (with bands):

225(+EFS Monster Mini bands) x 5 x 3

Cable crunch (abs):

108 x 15 x 4

 

Foam roller

 

I am very happy with pulling 8 reps this morning. Even with the grip in my right hand still giving me issues, it felt good. (ran over my hand snow-sledding. haha)  Looked like a new PR (reps. Previous was 430×8), which is a cool way to start the week.

Also, you’ll see that I worked in from band pulls. Started pretty light as I wanted to get a feel for this. I have a set of the ‘Monster Mini’s’ as well as the ‘Average’ short bands and will likely begin switching between the two.

Went to the LA Fit Expo this weekend and had a blast. Went with a friend on Saturday, then took my little man on Sunday. Will post about that as soon as I can.

Training Log: Squat / Bench Press

January 28, 2011 | Comment

Should stretching, foam roller, leg stretch with bands

Squat – deload sets

Bench – deload sets

 

calf raises

Tricep push-downs

 

Foam roller

 

Took Mon/Tues off; we went sledding this weekend and had a lot of fun, but then on Sunday I went to pick something up and the back cramped up fairly bad. Took time off to let it heal up

Training Log: Squat

January 22, 2011 | Comment

Should stretching, foam roller, leg stretch with bands

Warm up sets

Working sets:

355 x 5

400 x 3

450 x 1

 

Foam roller

 

Terrible. Should have had 3 reps at 450, but completely just crapped out. Next training cycle will be better.

Training Log: Bench Press

January 21, 2011 | Comment

Shoulder stretch, foam roller

Warm up sets

Working sets:

200 x 5

230 x 3

255 x 2

 

Assistance work:

Barbell Row:

Warm up sets

Working sets:

145 x 5

165 x 3

185 x 15

Close grip bench:

135 x 10 x 3

Neck work:

10 x 10 x 3 (front & back)

 

Foam roller

 

First, would have had 3 reps at 255 but my spotter decided to pull it before I pushed through. Not exactly happy about that, but oh well. Just won’t ask him the next time. Second, now I think I have a better idea on my 1RM for barbell rows so will recalc for my next 5/3/1 training cycle.