Oblivian's Adaptations

Snitz said:
Lockouts always fucked with my wrist tendinitis. How do you like them?
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They are a bit awkward only bringing down that far. I think they are good for me because I always feel really wobbly/awkward unracking heavy weight. It's hard to explain, but I'll unrack something like 240 and it feels HEAVY, yet it's not that difficult for a single.
 
Warmup
Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Overhead Squat (Warmup Lift)
95 lbs x 5
135 lbs x 3
165 lbs x 1

Squats - Volume (One Lift a Day Main Lift)
225 lbs x 5
295 lbs x 5 x 5 sets
*Very happy with this. All sets had at least one rep that was a grinder. I'm going to keep moving forward, but 315 lbs is going to be tough. I figure I'll get as many reps (up to 5) for 5 sets as possible to gauge where I'm at. After that, I'm starting my new routine and dropping weight.
 
likkuid said:
Sick squatting.
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Thanks. When I first started this 5x5 progression, I was at 225 lbs. It seemed far fetched that I'd get to 315 lbs, and I actually figured I'd stall at 275 or before.
 
Oblivian said:
Thanks. When I first started this 5x5 progression, I was at 225 lbs. It seemed far fetched that I'd get to 315 lbs, and I actually figured I'd stall at 275 or before.
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I would love to be able to get 295 5x5 before I stall out.
 
Well my Texas Power Bar arrived yesterday, but I had to take the day off. I was REALLY sore from the 5x5 squats. Today I'll be getting both Power Cleans and Bench Press in. I am starting my last 5/3/1 cycle for Bench, which will be my 8th cycle. Tomorrow will be heavy Deads and Sunday will be heavy Squats.
 
Warmup
Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Hang Cleans (warmup lift)
135 lbs x 3 x 3 sets

Bench Press (5/3/1 Cycle 8, Wave 1)
135 lbs x 5 (warmup)
165 lbs x 5
190 lbs x 5
215 lbs x 6
*Shitty. I did 215 lbs x 9 last cycle. As I've been saying, something have happened to my bench. This is pretty frustrating.

Power Cleans (form work)
135 lbs x 3
155 lbs x 3
175 lbs x 2
185 lbs x 1
195 lbs x 1
205 lbs x 1

Core Work
Weighted Situps: 30 lbs x 15 x 2 sets
Reverse Crunches/Leg Raises: 25 x 2 sets

Static Stretch (lower body only)
15 minutes
 
Cratos said:
Keep pluggin' on the bench.

How was the bar?
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Is this Hocky? What's up with the new name?

The bar was good. I am going to deadlift with it today. Did you contact Lifestyle? How'd that go?
 
Oblivian said:
Is this Hocky? What's up with the new name?

The bar was good. I am going to deadlift with it today. Did you contact Lifestyle? How'd that go?
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Hocky Balboa was getting old and most people didn't get the "Hocky" part lol.

I e-mailed the guy and he said basically the same thing you told me. Soonest I could get it would probably be about a month.
 
Your squat progress is inspiring. I'm about to start doing back squats again, I'm hoping I get some freakish Oblivian-esque gains.
 
dude I think your squat has gone up quite a bit.. does it have anything to do with being able to wear full warm clothes and still perform the lifts?

anyway I'm anxious to see your new 1rm after you get done with this progression! are you gonna attempt a 1rm before you reset?
 
The squat progress is from actually focusing on Squats for the first time. I always avoided them because I thought my form sucked and then I didn't have a rack for a while. I realize my form isn't perfect, but that's no reason to not focus on them. I also am not bitching out on reps anymore. The weight always feels heavy, similar to deadlifts. It's supposed to be that way. I use to limit myself mentally.

As for the new bar, the knurling is awesome. I deadlifted today, and although I didn't hit the PR I wanted, I only went for it because I loved the way the bar felt. My grip feels A LOT better than with cheap ass bars.
 
Warmup
Jump Rope: 5 minutes

Bent Over Rows (Warmup Lift)
135 lbs x 5
185 lbs x 5
205 lbs x 5
225 lbs x 5

Deadlifts - 1RM Attempt
225 lbs x 5 (DOH warmup)
295 lbs x 3 (DOH warmup)
345 lbs x 1 (DOH warmup)
405 lbs x 1
445 lbs x 1
485 lbs x fail (cleared the knees - had inches to go)
485 lbs x fail (did not clear the knees)
*I only went for this because deadlifts felt great on the new bar. I really thought I was going to get it. I've never failed a deadlift where I clear the knees. I was pretty bummed about it, but it wasn't a bad deadlift day. I've got 2 more weeks of this current program. Next week will be 2 singles with 475, and the following I'll smash 485.
 
Warmup
Shadowboxing/Light Heavy Bag Work: 5 minutes

Front Squats/Box Squats (Warmup Lift)
135 lbs x 5 (front squats)
185 lbs x 5 (front squats)
205 lbs x 5 (box squats)
225 lbs x 5 (box squats)

Squats - Heavy (One Lift a Day Main Lift)
275 lbs x 3
295 lbs x 2
315 lbs x 1
365 lbs x fail (long stall before letting the weight down)
365 lbs x 1 (grinder)
315 lbs x 1
295 lbs x 2
275 lbs x 3
*Next week I'll try to successfully complete 2 singles at 365 before going for 375 the week after that. That will conclude my bulking phase as well and I'll be starting a new routine.
 
365 for two singles is good..is that your real max or just your filmed max?
 
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