Bear Training Journal

[JDid23]

nice work bro... but why did you do all 3 exercises on the same day????? your CNS was probably drained by the end of it on your last row. Why don't you try prioritizing rows or bench next time ahead of squats and see if you feel fresher and if it makes a difference? if it does, maybe you should designate one day to each max.

 

[oso0960]

nice work bro... but why did you do all 3 exercises on the same day????? your CNS was probably drained by the end of it on your last row. Why don't you try prioritizing rows or bench next time ahead of squats and see if you feel fresher and if it makes a difference? if it does, maybe you should designate one day to each max.

Live and learn lol. I shouldn't have maxed on all three in one workout, it's just what I've done in the past..never felt so drained after doing it though.

Anyway here's the workout for today

Day 13
06/13/11

Press
40
45
55
60
65
70
The 70s felt just as easy as the 65s. Really weird, but they were a different brand of dumbbells so that could be why.

Pullups
BW x 4x1
+20
+30
+40
+50
Felt strong.

Deadlifts
205
245
285
335
375
Everything felt great except for the beginning portion of 375. Went up slow and heavy and once it got past mid shin, went up like nothing. I'm pretty sure my quads are the strongest part of my body so it was odd. Maybe the set up was wrong or because i didn't stretch the psoas before...

Comments: Doing singles has really got me concentrating on contracting my ass and staying tight on all lifts.

 

[oso0960]

Day 14
06/14/11

Squat
185
225
255
285
325
Strong.

Bench
135
155
185
205
230
Slight pause at the chest.

Row
115
135
155
175
195
Actually had a difficult time with 195. I don't think I raised my lower back any to help the weight up though.

Comments: Felt so great today. Found out my roommate was going skating on campus so it was perfect and I just had to workout

 

[JDid23]

good job man.. i think that rows are hard to pinpoint your max with compared to squats/deads/bench because it's hard to do them strict, especially when maxing out.

 

[oso0960]

good job man.. i think that rows are hard to pinpoint your max with compared to squats/deads/bench because it's hard to do them strict, especially when maxing out.

Yeah definitely and thanks. I figure I'll just keep the progression going until I'm not comfortable with my form on the last rep, then I'll try them same weight again next time.

 

[oso0960]

lolol, JDid your other thread inspired me to look up my previous name oso0690 to see how long I've been a member here and I found this:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...fting/osos-total-strength-journal-487773.html

Pretty cool comparison

 

[oso0960]

Day 15

Press
40
45
55
60
65
70

Pullups
BW x 2x1
+20
+35
+55

Deadlifts
205
245
285
335
380

Comments: Deadlifts were more difficult than normal

Day 16

Front Squat
135
185
205
225
245
Paused at bottom. These are awesome.

Pulldowns
195
210
225
240
255
270
Supinated close grip.

Dips
BW x 3
+20
+35
+50
+65

Comments: Added this day as workout 3. I'd like to improve on these exercises as well.

Day 17

Squat
185
225
255
285
330

Bench
135
155
185
205
235

Row
115
135
155
175
200

Comments: 2 days off since previous workout and felt great. All lifts went up well.

 

[JDid23]

lolol, JDid your other thread inspired me to look up my previous name oso0690 to see how long I've been a member here and I found this:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...fting/osos-total-strength-journal-487773.html

Pretty cool comparison

haha, you mean the fitness journey one?

lol, yeah... it's always cool to go back and see where you were at a given point in time with your training.