Back From The Dead

[SteveX]

Deadlift
240x3
250x3
270x12

Pull Ups
3x5 @ 10

 

[SteveX]

Bench
190x3
205x3
215x3

Chins
3x5 @ 25

Dips
3x8 @ 25

 

[SteveX]

Squats
230x3
240x3
255x9

 

[SteveX]

OHP
125x5
140x3
155x2

Close-grip Bench
2x8 @ 160
1x5 @ 160

BOR
4x6 @ 180

 

[SteveX]

Deadlifts
225x5
240x3
285x12

 

[SteveX]

Got my elbow popped by an armbar, but it didn't seem to effect me too much

Bench
180x5
215x3
230x2

Chins
3x5 @ 27.5

Dips
3x8 @ 25
Keep struggling with the last repetition of dips. Gonna keep at 25 until I can do it smoothly

 

[SteveX]

Squat
215x5
240x3
270x8

Front Squat
10x3 @ 135

I had to limit it to 3 reps because I am new to the clean grip and couldn't handle holding the weight for more then 3. I actually dropped the bar a few times caught it mid squat and finished the set zercher style (odd lift for next month?)

 

[SteveX]

Deload Week

OHP
100x5
105x5
115x10

Close-Grip Bench
2x8 @ 160
1x7 @ 160

BORs
8x6 @ 185

 

[SteveX]

Deadlift
180x5
195x5
210x10

Pullups
3x5 @ 15

 

[SteveX]

I did my maxes today. I know it is a bit early considering it has only been two months since I tested them, but the fact that I didn't have a true number for deadlifts kind of bothered me. Plus now that I know it 5/3/1 is going to be more effective for me

Everything pretty much stayed the same except dl
Bodyweight: 175
Squat: 300
Bench: 250
Deadlift: 365

OHP: 175

 

[SteveX]

OHP
110x5
120x5
140x7

I'm an idiot. I put a plate and a 2.5 on each side and thought I was doing 130. I guess it is better to be lifting more than you thought than less though.

Chins
3x5 @ 30
1x2 @ 30

tried for one more set, but only could get two reps out of it

Hang Clean and Jerk
3x5 @ 135

 

[MatterOverMind]

Nice work, Steve.

I've had plenty of practice with the front-squat to zercher drop, so you may have some tough competition.

Question for you: I see that you own Supertraining. What do you think of it. I know it's an excellent book, but is it too scientific and in-depth, or is it pretty reasonable and understandable?

 

[SteveX]

Question for you: I see that you own Supertraining. What do you think of it. I know it's an excellent book, but is it too scientific and in-depth, or is it pretty reasonable and understandable?

I haven't really gotten into it since I have been going to school since I got it, but from what I read while skimming through, it is a bit on the technical side.

 

[SteveX]

Deadlift
230x5
250x5
265x10

Pull Ups
3x5 @ 20

BORs
4x6 @ 190
Starting to use some leg drive with these.

 

[SteveX]

Bench
160x5
170x5
180x10

Chin Ups
3x5 @ 35
Was pretty difficult, my grip kept giving out and I would have to get down from the bar for a second. Gonna keep it at 35 until I can get a solid 3x5

Dips
2x8 @ 25
1x5 @ 25
Not happy with dips

 

[SteveX]

Squat
190x5
205x5
215x12
Should have done more, but I didn't want to burn my legs out for zerchers (first time doing them)

Zercher Squats
pyramid up 5 and back down @ 135
135x5
Not bad, a bit of fatigue in my middle back. Not sure if it is due to rounding or because it is a new movement

 

[SteveX]

I did work out last week (although I missed the OHP day due to spending the day at the beach)

 

[SteveX]

Monday 8/3-
OHP
120x5
135x3
150x5

Chin Ups
10
5
4
3
2
1

I donated blood on Sunday so I didn't want to go balls to wall right away so I took it easy on the accessory work

 

[SteveX]

Deadlift
250x5
280x5
315x5

Wasn't feeling up to pullups or BORs today. Still feel a bit off from donating

 

[SteveX]

Bench
170x5
190x3
215x3

Chins
3x3 @ 30

Dips
2x8 @ 25
1x5 @ 25