40yd. prowler push (forward) + 40yd. dragging sled backwards X 5 sets (80 yds each set)
Talk about completely wasting your legs… My quads were on fire from pulling the dragging sled after sprinting with the prowler. What a freaking burn that was!
1/3 of the way, bench and squat are close too. I would probably already have the squat if I didn’t switch to the SSB. No matter, slow and steady wins the race…
1/3 of the way, bench and squat are close too. I would probably already have the squat if I didn’t switch to the SSB. No matter, slow and steady wins the race…
Holy shit, has it really been that long since I updated my log? Looks like I need to get back to basics here on T-Nation and get back to updating my log.
Well, I still haven’t hit Pythagorean perfection. My bench still isn’t there although I’ve had some valid distractions along the way.
For one, I had plates removed from my left arm last September
Second, I tried crossfit for a few months at the beginnig of this year and that set me back BIG TIME. That shit just doesn’t work for folks who have great strength already. It took me 4 months to regain what I lost doing that bullshit.
Anyway, I do have 2 out of 3. I finally did a PL meet a few weeks back and I squatted 450 and deadlifted 550 at a BW of 194. I had a 1290 total and am looking for 1400 in my next meet.
Anyway, looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and hopefully being an inspiration to others here on the board.
Thanks guys! OG - what’s your latest thread? It’s been a while and I think I should pay a visit.
I only hope you;re right DBlaser. Bench has been the hardest one for me to get respectable. My best touch and go was 295 last August and then I had surgery on my arm in September of last year. That set me back 4 months because I had plates removed from my forearm and my radius and ulna has holes which had to fill back in.
When I was 100% back on my feet, I decided to try crossfit for 2 months and that set me back even more. I’ve been back on 5/3/1 only since March of this year and finally getting back to where I was pre-surgery 1 year ago. Lesson learned, I will stick with PL’ing only from here on out.
[quote]late2thegame wrote:
Holy shit, has it really been that long since I updated my log? Looks like I need to get back to basics here on T-Nation and get back to updating my log.
Well, I still haven’t hit Pythagorean perfection. My bench still isn’t there although I’ve had some valid distractions along the way.
For one, I had plates removed from my left arm last September
Second, I tried crossfit for a few months at the beginnig of this year and that set me back BIG TIME. That shit just doesn’t work for folks who have great strength already. It took me 4 months to regain what I lost doing that bullshit.
Anyway, I do have 2 out of 3. I finally did a PL meet a few weeks back and I squatted 450 and deadlifted 550 at a BW of 194. I had a 1290 total and am looking for 1400 in my next meet.
Anyway, looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and hopefully being an inspiration to others here on the board.
No shame in a shitty bench especially when it’s not that shitty. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Your other two numbers are great and I’d take a big squat and dead over a big bench any day. Great job at the meet.
Been using the SSB lately as I find it strengthens my upper back quite a bit. I’ll change over to straight bar 4-6 weeks out from my next meet. Had a great session today, felt pretty strong. Stayed away from any volume today though as my back was still a little sore from deadliting on Tuesday.
Loking forward to my deload week now.
Warmup:
SSB X 8 X 2
130 X 5
190 X 5
240 X 5
285 X 5
Deload week begins but that doesn’t mean easy by any stretch!
MP:
Bar X 10
80 X 5
100 X 5
120 X 5
Prowler Sprints:
12 X 40yd with 2 plates all out effort.
Felt good except for the biofreeze I put on to loosen up my lower back. Note to self, it doesn’t feel very good after your sweat spreads it around. Enuff said…