Monday, September 27, 2010

9/27 ME Bench

Trained @ Max Fitness

2-board press:
      355 for 1 rep
      385 for 1 rep
      missed 405 for 1 rep, hurt shoulder

Incline dumbell press: 100lb dumbells for 3 sets of 12 reps

Dumbell tricep extensions: 45lb dumbells for 3 sets of 8 reps

Rope pressdown: 45lbs for 3 sets of 15 reps

Machine row: 280lbs for 3 sets of 12 reps

Dumbell curl: 45lb dumbells for 3 sets of 8 reps

Workout time: 2 hrs

9/25 DE Squat

Trained @ Gold's North York

Speed squat w/ 185lbs band tension: 315lbs for 10 sets of 2 reps

Leg curls: 180lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Adduction: 100lbs for 3 sets of 12 reps

Pull thru: 70 lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Workout time: 55 mins

Got to gym late, and had to cut workout short.

9/24 Cardio

Treadmill run: 25 mins @ 6 MPH (2.5 miles)

9/23 DE Bench

Trained @ Gold's Gym North York

DE Floor Press w/ doubled monster minis: 185 for 9 sets of 3 reps

Close grip machine press: 210 for 5 sets of 5 reps

Tate press: 50lbs dumbells for 3 sets of 8 reps

Pec Deck: 220lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Chest Supported row: 180lbs for 5 sets of 5 reps

Upright row: 90lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Front plate raise: 45lb plate for 3 sets of 12 reps

Preacher curl (machine): 80lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Workout time: 1 hour 12 mins

9/21 - ME Squat

Trained @ Max Fitness

Sumo Deadlift w/ double hardcore suit:
      605 for 1 rep
      645 for 1 rep
      missed 675 (got to just below knees)

Belt squats: 180 lbs for 3 sets of 12 reps

Good mornings: 225lbs for 5 sets of 5 reps

Glute ham raise: 35lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Reverse hyper: 180 for 3 sets of 12 reps

Weighted Situp: 25 lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Gripper: 50lbs for 2 sets of 12 reps

Workout time: 2 hrs 5 mins

9/20 - Cardio/Core

Treadmill run: 25 mins @ 6 MPH (2.5 miles)

50 leg raises

30 reps w/ ab wheel

Workout time: 35 mins

9/18 DE Squat

Trained @ Gold's North York

Speed squat: 285 + 185lbs band tension for 10 sets of 2 reps

Rack pulls w/ quadrupled monster minis: 275lbs for 6 sets of 3 reps

Leg curls: 160lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Leg adduction: 100lbs for 2 sets of 12 reps

Pull thru: 70lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps

Rope crunch: 60lbs for 3 sets of 15 reps

Cable twist: 25lbs for 3 sets of 15 reps

Workout time: 1 hr 15 mins


Decided I am going to compete again @ the IPA Christmas Carnage meet on December 4, so I had to start training a few days earlier than planned in order to get my whole training cycle in before the meet (only about 12 weeks away). I will be focusing on building up my triceps to improve my bench, and working on my lower back and grip work for my deadlift.

9/11 IPA State Meet

Squat Attempts: 625, 665, 705 (state record)

Bench Attempts: 435 (red light due to technicality), 435 on second attempt, missed 465 on third attempt

Deadlift: 635, missed 665 on second and third attempts, 635 opener was new state record

Total: 1775


It was a mixed day for me. I was happy with my squats... 705 felt easy, I will get alot more next meet I'm sure. My bench was terrible... I felt like I had no push at the top. This is very frustrating, since the bench press is usually a strong lift for me. The deadlift bar at the meet sucked... it had no grip... and while 665 came off the ground easily, I couldn't hold onto it to finish the lift.


Link to results: click here

Link to powerlifting watch article: click here

9/3 Circa Maximal Squat - Week 4

Box Squat w/ briefs only: worked up to 575 for 1 rep

Glute-ham raise: bodyweight for 3 sets of 12 reps

Reverse hyper: 140 for 3 sets of 12 reps

Kettle bell swings: 65lb kettle bell for 2 sets of 15

Incline Situps: 25lbs for 2 sets of 12 reps

Workout time: 1 hr 55 mins

Last workout before meet.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

9/1 ME Bench

Shirted bench press w/ 120 lbs band tension (doubled monster minis):
      355 for 1 rep
      missed 375 for 1 rep (shirt slipped out of position)

Incline dumbell press: 100lb dumbells for 2 sets of 12 reps

Tate press: 45lb dumbells for 3 sets of 12 reps

Dumbell row: 100 lb dumbell for 3 sets of 8 reps

Hammer curls: 55lb dumbells for 3 sets of 8 reps

Workout time: 1 hr 25 mins

I felt very tired today, and my bench presses sucked. 355 plus bands felt way too heavy, and my shirt slipped out of position on my attempt @ 375 plus bands. I probably could have made another run at that weight, but I felt like I had no energy or focus, so I called it quits. I hope 8 days is enough time to recover before the meet. This is the first bad bench day I have had this training cycle, and it couldn't come at a worse time (1 week out from the meet).