Oblivian's Adaptations

[DrBdan]

Goddamn you're a PR machine!!

 

[squatsquatsquat]

I kinda hate you a little bit right now. That is all freaking awesome. Good job, man.

 

[Corrosion]

Great job, wow. We're tied for Bench PRs. You have a really wide squat stance too.

 

[Oblivian]

Thanks guys. It was a good day.

 

[Oblivian]

Warmup
Jump Rope: 5-10 minutes
Hang Clean to Press: 95 lbs x 5

Floor to Overhead (Push Press only where noted)
135 lbs x 3
165 lbs x 2
185 lbs x 1
205 lbs x 1
225 lbs x 1
255 lbs x 1 (PUSH PRESS ONLY - +5 lbs PR)
245 lbs x 1 (+5 lbs PR)
*Power clean form was awful on 245 lbs. I strained my hand and wrist on this as well)





Deadlift
345 lbs x 1
405 lbs x 1 (went up really fast)
485 lbs x fail (*PR attempt)
*I wasn't really expecting to hit this, but I figured I might as well give it a shot before I start my new routine. I'm going to take tomorrow off and start the new routine Tuesday.

 

[Corrosion]

Damn. PR machine.

 

[BrassBalls]

Damn! That is a whole lot of strong pressing. Good stuff. How many pounds over body weight was that sohp?

 

[Oblivian]

Damn! That is a whole lot of strong pressing. Good stuff. How many pounds over body weight was that sohp?

Sorry that I'm just now getting back with this. I weighed in at 183 lbs, so it's only 7 lbs over BW. My best was 187.5 lbs at 173 lbs BW.

 

[Oblivian]

Warmup
Jump Rope: 5-10 minutes

Push Press
95 lbs x 5 (warmup)
135 lbs x 5
185 lbs x 3
205 lbs x 2
225 lbs x 1
247.5 lbs x 1 x 3 sets (*used wrist straps for first time due to wrist strain last week)

Squats
225 lbs x 5
275 lbs x 5
305 lbs x 5
*Easy - first week of new routine.

Straight Leg Deadlifts - DOH grip
135 lbs x 5 (warmup)
225 lbs x 5
275 lbs x 5
295 lbs x 5
325 lbs x 3
*First time doing these. Getting used to the lift. Grip is an issue on 325 lbs for reps. Do you guys mix grip on SLDL?

 

[BrassBalls]

Sorry that I'm just now getting back with this. I weighed in at 183 lbs, so it's only 7 lbs over BW. My best was 187.5 lbs at 173 lbs BW.

That is definitely impressive! From what I read you are getting ready to focus on strength primarily again. Have you or are you planning on doing any pl comps?

 

[ASUThermo]

When I get really heavy, and the SLDL is a priority, I will use mixed grip or straps. I like using hook grip most of the time to condition my thumbs for clean and snatch work.

 

[XTrainer]

Nice work on all the PRs. Have I mentioned I'm jealous of your push press this week?

You have a much stronger clean in you. You're pulling the bar really high and barely dropping to catch it. If you work on your form a bit, you'll put up some sick numbers.

 

[Oblivian]

Holy crap..

YOU sir have been in PR-city!! I am jealous/proud/impressed all at once.

Thanks.

That is definitely impressive! From what I read you are getting ready to focus on strength primarily again. Have you or are you planning on doing any pl comps?

Definitely focusing on getting up my Bench, Deadlift, Squat, and Push Press #'s right now. No conditioning work, and it will probably stay that way through 2010. I'm lifting 4 days a week now, but next year I may cut back to 3 days lifting, 1 day conditioning and then run a conditioning block where I'm only lifting 2 days a week and maybe doing conditioning 3 days.

I have no plans on competing anytime soon. Lifting is just for fun with me. I'm not against competing, but it's not something I specifically look to do.

When I get really heavy, and the SLDL is a priority, I will use mixed grip or straps. I like using hook grip most of the time to condition my thumbs for clean and snatch work.

I'm debating on going with straps. It felt weird last time I tried using them, but it was with heavier weight than I'd use for SLDL.

Nice work on all the PRs. Have I mentioned I'm jealous of your push press this week?

You have a much stronger clean in you. You're pulling the bar really high and barely dropping to catch it. If you work on your form a bit, you'll put up some sick numbers.

I probably won't be cleaning for a little bit. I tried getting my form down a year or so ago, but it never came together. It's really time consuming, and I'd like to just focus on the big 4.

 

[Oblivian]

Warmup
Jump Rope: 5 minutes
Overhead Squats: 95 lbs x 5, 135 lbs x 3

Squats
185 lbs x 5 (warmup)
225 lbs x 5
275 lbs x 3
295 lbs x 2
315 lbs x 1
375 lbs x 1 x 3 sets

Bench Press
135 lbs x 5 (warmup)
185 lbs x 5
205 lbs x 5
225 lbs x 5

SOHP
95 lbs x 5 (warmup)
135 lbs x 10

Thickbar Pullups
BW x 15

 

[XTrainer]

I probably won't be cleaning for a little bit. I tried getting my form down a year or so ago, but it never came together. It's really time consuming, and I'd like to just focus on the big 4.

I understand. It's hard to be great at everything at once, you gotta make some choices...lord knows I have.

 

[Oblivian]

Warmup
Jump Rope: 10 minutes
Power Cleans: 135 lbs x 3, 165 lbs x 2, 185 lbs x 1

Deadlift
225 lbs x 5 (DOH warmup)
295 lbs x 3 (DOH warmup)
345 lbs x 1 (DOH warmup)
405 lbs x 5

Push Press
95 lbs x 5 (warmup)
135 lbs x 5 (warmup)
185 lbs x 5 x 3 sets

Board Press/Bench Press Lockouts (pins halfway between chest and rack)
225 lbs x 5 (warmup)
275 lbs x 5 x 3 sets

 

[Oblivian]

Warmup
Jump Rope: 5-10 minutes
Explosive Pushups: BW x 10

Bench Press
135 lbs x 5 (warmup)
185 lbs x 3
205 lbs x 2
225 lbs x 1
257.5 lbs x 1 x 3 sets

Dumbbell Rows
60 lbs x 12 x 3 sets

Overhead Squats
95 lbs x 5 (warmup)
135 lbs x 3
170 lbs x 2
205 lbs x fail (horrible descent - lost balance)

Front Squat
205 lbs x 5
225 lbs x 3
265 lbs x 2
295 lbs x 1
*Front Squats are feeling really strong. All reps were very easy.

 

[XTrainer]

Nice overhead squats--what's your best?

Also, you can row more than that. Do it.

 

[Oblivian]

205 lbs is still my best OHS. I keep DB rows pretty light and high rep. There's something about going heavy on them that just doesn't feel right. It's probably a form issue.

 

[XTrainer]

205 is one heck of an overhead squat, at least to me. Nice.

You can dumbbell row a lot more than that, even for long sets. I know this.