Goals & Gains Lug's Spear: Unleashed S&P

[Lug's Spear]

I'm thinking that if everybody's in town, maybe all of us A-town S&Pers can hit something up next Monday? Would that work for you? I'm gonna shoot this around to all the guys and see what works for people.

Sounds good to me. Whatever is good for you guys, my schedule is pretty flexible.

 

[Lug's Spear]

BENCH
155X5
155X5
155X5
155X5
155X5
-Finally got all the reps, the tough ones were rep 5 on the 4th and 5th sets.

DEADLIFT
135X7 (hook grip)
205X5
205X5
205X5
205X5
205X5
-I don't know about this hook grip thing yet.

Edit: I also feel it's important to mention that the gym was packed and about five feet away from me during deadlifts this hot chick started doing some dumbbell stuff. I couldn't see her face because she was wearing a hat, but damnit I need to be more social.

 

[Bounz]

sometimes when i pump up for work sets i see things that messes up my focus

cute chick
big boobs
nice butt

any of those makes me think, ugh i shouldnt have looked. now my focus is gone

 

[Lug's Spear]

BENCH
160X5
160X5
160X5
160X4 (failed 5th)
135X5
-Going to be a couple weeks before I go up it feels.

Pull Ups
bwX8
bwX8
bwX5

SQUAT
175X5
175X5
175X5
175X5

So I decided to go to gym today because my step-brother wanted to go. I figured it was good for some sibling bonding, but I will most likely be useless for the ATL meet up. Going to do my best to recover today.

 

[Lug's Spear]

sometimes when i pump up for work sets i see things that messes up my focus

cute chick
big boobs
nice butt

any of those makes me think, ugh i shouldnt have looked. now my focus is gone

I am usually pretty good about keeping to myself. I can walk right past people I know on the way to class with my headphones in and not notice them. I am working on being more observant and social these days. She must be REALLY hot to get to your focus... maybe that's why people put those spring collars on barbells.

 

[Lug's Spear]

ATL Sherdog SnP meet up session

DEADLIFT
135X???
230X5
280X1
280X1
280Xfail
-Most I have ever attempted today. Had some good motivation. Sohan helped me out with some useful tips that will improve my deadlift.

JERK
-Don't how how much weight it was (not a lot at all), but I did a couple sets.

Had fun at the meet up, the other guys were doing some heavy squats and jerks/push presses. I was kind of burnt out from yesterday, but was able to give DL a try. We also attacked a pizza and some chicken wings after. With these people around you it brings out the best in your lifts. With everyone working so hard you can't help but get fired up.

 

[Sohan]

LS, you have a hell of a lot of potential in your lifts. Triple bodywt DL is def in your future.

I have one comment after looking through your logs. Why not instead of doing 4 or 5 sets of 5 at a given weight, why not just work up to a heavy set of 5, then drop back 20 lbs or so and do a finishing set? I know you're trying to get some volume in there, but why not go heavy, then drop back as you fatigue? You'll still get plenty of volume, but more importantly, you'll get the intensity you need to grow.

Hope you don't mind my 2 cents. Have a great week.

 

[Lug's Spear]

LS, you have a hell of a lot of potential in your lifts. Triple bodywt DL is def in your future.

I have one comment after looking through your logs. Why not instead of doing 4 or 5 sets of 5 at a given weight, why not just work up to a heavy set of 5, then drop back 20 lbs or so and do a finishing set? I know you're trying to get some volume in there, but why not go heavy, then drop back as you fatigue? You'll still get plenty of volume, but more importantly, you'll get the intensity you need to grow.

Hope you don't mind my 2 cents. Have a great week.

Thank you, I look forward to that day!

What kind of rep scheme would you suggest? I always welcome any advice.

 

[Bounz]

its something to do with being deployed and the lack of vagina

 

[Lug's Spear]

12/31/09

Ran 2 miles

Jump rope
-Didn't have my round timer with me, but I was out there for about 15 to 20 minutes with a break every once in a while.

1/1/10

BENCH
160X5
160X4
160X4
160X4
-Felt harder than the last time I did them. I think it may be due to whatever is making me feel kind of sick.

SQUAT
135X5
160X5
160X5
160X5
160X5
160X5
-My MCL has been irritating me, but it didn't bother me much doing these. I was really focusing on going low. My squat still seems awkward... I need to re-read SS.

BORS
115X5
115X5
115X5
115X5
115X5

 

[Lug's Spear]

its something to do with being deployed and the lack of vagina

That would be a pretty good reason, maybe I am taking the scenery for granted.

 

[Lug's Spear]

Random CoC #1 close attempts throughout the day in sets of 5 reps.
-Haven't been doing these lately and lost some ground on the distance of getting a close.

 

[Lug's Spear]

SQUAT
135X5
165X5
165X5
165X5
165X5
165X5
-I think I finally got my form down, but all these reps made my lower back tired pretty fast. Excited to make some gains here.

SOHP
95X5
105X2
105X2
105X2
105X1
105X1
-I was hoping to be able to do more than doubles and singles. I think it will help me in my goals towards BW 1RM in the long run.

DEADLIFT
135X5
225X5
225X5
225X5
225X5
-These were tiring, but I think It's time to add some more weight. My lower back was pretty exhausted after squats and sohp. I had chalk in my car that Sohan gave me... prob should have used that. I had one more set to go as well, but the gym was closing so I had to clear out.

Notes: Next time I decide to squat and do DLs I will bench instead of SOHP. MCL was all healed up today, but it still feels a little discomfort now that I am done working out and resting. I think a knee sleeve might be part of my regular DL routine. Also noticed that my 12'' wrist wraps slide down a lot... maybe I am putting them too high up?

Also put in my order for Bender's Bag and some leather bending wraps. Look for some bending to be logged starting in two or three weeks.

 

[WhiteLightning**]

I hope she was worth it. Hussy.

 

[Lug's Spear]

I hope she was worth it. Hussy.

I didn't mean it! I was only sex, I don't love her! Seriously though my sleeping schedule is destroyed. The next few days I am going to fix it, most likely not getting 8 hours of sleep. I didn't mean to miss training :icon_cry2

 

[MIDMOBOX]

Best use of the word/character Bender on record

 

[Lug's Spear]

Hammer Levering
-Did some in the afternoon and some more at night.

 

[Sohan]

Nice lifting.

If you can hit 4 sets of 5 at 225 after all that other stuff, you certainly can do more weight. I'll bet you have somewhere in the range of 250-260 (or more) for 5 in you easy.

 

[Lug's Spear]

BENCH
160X5
160X5
160X5
160X4
160X4
-Gettin closer to hittin 5x5 with this weight. I am noticing my arch is getting a lot better the more I bench.

SQUAT
135X5
170X5
170X5
170X5
170X5
170X5
-My lower back still gets tired pretty fast. I have suspect that on the way up I am going forward. I will focus on my bar path a lot more from now on. I also gave myself a headache from doing these which makes me feel good (aside from the headache of course).

CoC #1 close attempts
5X5

Sledge hammer levering later tonight to be recorded here.

Notes: Stomach felt funny going into the gym since I feel like I am starving myself to beat WL to leanest of the meanist. Once I got the first set or two on bench out of the way everything felt fine.

 

[Lug's Spear]

Best use of the word/character Bender on record

Yeah it was a suprise when I googled Bender that I found that, but I felt the need to share it.

Nice lifting.

If you can hit 4 sets of 5 at 225 after all that other stuff, you certainly can do more weight. I'll bet you have somewhere in the range of 250-260 (or more) for 5 in you easy.

Thank you, is it ok to squat and dl on the same day? Or do you think I should keep them seperate?