Just starting to post my training log somewhere else than my gym website. I’ve been training at Diablo Barbell in Concord, Ca. for about 5 years now. I’m a pro competitive powerlifter of lifts of 925 squat, 716 bench and 716 pull. Any feedback is good and look forward to help out anyone also.
Damn absolute beast. If you don’t mind me asking, what is your height/weight?
Also, I am sure once this log becomes popular people are going to start asking you how you currently train, as well as how you trained to get to where you are at right now.
It is interesting to see how much little volume you do in your workout. Personally, I have always felt better doing less volume and it is obviously working for you.
I’m 5’7 275. I started powerlifting training at 200 pounds about 5 years ago. I’ve been lifting weights since senior year in high school. At Diablo Barbell, we train using the Westside template. I try to work in the volume 1 or 2 days a week but usually keep it heavy.
3/8/11
med/safety bar squat
worked up to 4 plates raw then briefs. Wanted to put Andy to shame with his miss of 465 a few weeks ago but knee wasn’t feeling the raw squatting.
515x2
565x2
605x1
655x1
695x1 50 lb PR
called it there due to knee problems
Thanks. Never squatted for a max raw before but I’m guessing 650ish, bench around 450, and raw pull around 650. Really never max out raw, usually put on gear.
these felt easy at the start but got hard real quick! I really used to suck at these, still do but getting a lot better, meaning my hamstrings are finally getting stronger.
wide stance/straight leg pulls/toes straight
135x10
185x5
225x5
275x5x3
conditioning
rope for 30 sec., drag sled 2pl, push prowler 1 1/2 pl and carry ricksaw 1pl back
meb/straight bar/straight weight
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x5
315x3
365x1
405x1
435x1 10 lbs PR
This is a pretty weak raw bench but the broken arm years ago was kind of a setback, plus I’m not gay and don’t lift raw so good thing I know how to use the shirt.
close grip 2 board
365x5
365x3 wanted 5 but right leg cramped up during set, was my amazing leg drive!
triceps pushdowns x 100 reps
Well, I started in January, 5 years ago at 200 pounds, had a weight gain goal to be 260 by march 1st. If I didn’t make weight, I would be punished the whole summer, where I train, take shit serious! So, I ate and ate and ate till the breaking point and then ate more! A lot of protein, weight gainers, just constantly eating. I was 260 in two months being there and now 280. It was hell at first but now I am used to the bodyweight and strong as I ever been!