(Luc) Laffin's Log, Stardate 12018.9. Computer Nerd gone Powerlifting Bro

WEEK TEN SPECIALIZATION
DAY #3 THURS. FEB 14, 2019
Daily Summary: More snow shovelling / ice scraping. Also a slight performance dip across the board today.
Bodyweight: 175 / 79.5
Session Length: 1h 21m
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2CT PAUSE SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 3@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x4x2, 135x4, 185x3, 225x3, 275x1, 295x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 315
2 335
3 305
4 305
5 295
6 295
Summary: e1rm: 356
Notes: Really wasn’t motivated to squat today, everything felt so heavy.
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TOUCH N’ GO BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 3@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x5, 135x3, 175x3, 195x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 210
2 225
3 205
4 205
5 200
6 200
Summary: e1rm: 239
Notes: Also felt heavy, but no shoulder issues.
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PRESS
Prescription: 6@6, 6@7, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 95
2 100
3 105
4 105
5 105
6 105
Summary: e1rm: 135
Notes: These too felt heavy. Body not willing to work with me today. Felt sluggish af the whole workout.
WEEK TEN SPECIALIZATION
DAY #4 FRI. FEB 15, 2019
Daily Summary: This is the most I’ve ever wanted to NOT train since starting with BBM group programming. I really mentally struggled this whole workout, I just really didn’t want to be there. Kind of excited to finish this block in 2 weeks and do some light hypertrophy stuff.
Bodyweight: 176.2 / 80.1
Session Length: 1h 29m
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2CT PAUSE DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, 3@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x5x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 365
3 340
4 340
5 340
6 340
Summary: e1rm: 394
Notes:
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PIN BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 3@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x5, 135x5, 165x3
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 195
2 205
3 185
4 185
5 185
6 185
Summary: e1rm: 221
Notes:
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RDL
Prescription: 6@6, 6@7, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 245
2 255
3 265
4 265
5 265
6 265
Summary: e1rm: 341
Notes: You know what? I prefer 3-0-3 tempo squats over these dang things.
WEEK ELEVEN TAPER
DAY #1 MON. FEB 18, 2019
Daily Summary: Fuck it. I’m doing my taper / peak this week. I feel physically and mentally done with this block, so I’m prematurely ending it by one week. Have a really busy week this week too, so the reduced training time will be helpful. All my second attempts this week will be all time PRs, so I’m happy enough with that, not too worried about a “suboptimal” peak. Also as another bonus, I started group programming one week late, so this actually catches me up with the rest of the group. So yeah, mock meet this Saturday morning.
Bodyweight: 176.2 / 80.1
Session Length: 1h 2m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 3@9
Warmups: 45x5x3, 135x6, 185x4, 225x4, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 365
3 345
Summary: e1rm: 394
Notes: Plan: 1st: 365 / 2nd: 385 (PR) / 3rd: 390-405
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 3@9, -5% x 3 reps
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x3, 135x3, 175x1, 195x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 215
2 225
3 215
4 205
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes: Plan: 1st: 225 / 2nd: 235 (PR) / 3rd: 240-245
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8
Warmups: 135x5x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x1, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 365
2 385
Summary: e1rm: 421
Notes: Plan: 1st: 385 / 2nd: 410 (PR) / 3rd: 415-435
WEEK ELEVEN TAPER
GPP #1 TUES. FEB 19, 2019
Daily Summary: GPP on a Tuesday? #MuscleConfusion. I’ve been in a real funk this last week and a half, training motivation is very low. Skipped triceps this GPP so I can try and hit a sweet Bench PR on Saturday.
Bodyweight: 176.4 / 80.2
Session Length: 34m
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CHINUPS (NEUTRAL GRIP)
Time Weight
3 sets @8 Bodyweight
Notes:
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PLANKS
Time Weight
5 mins Bodyweight
Notes:
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BARBELL CURLS
Time Weight
3 sets @8 45lbs
Notes:
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AIR BIKE (LISS)
Time Distance
20 mins 10.01km
Notes:
WEEK ELEVEN TAPER
DAY #2 WED. FEB 20, 2019
Daily Summary: Au revoir, strength block.
Bodyweight: 177.2 / 80.6
Session Length: 40m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8
Warmups: 45x5x3, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 365
Summary: e1rm: 389
Notes: Oof. 365 was heavy.
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x5, 135x3, 175x1, 195x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 215
2 225
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes: Thumbs up.
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: Stare at bar and visualize a wicked 1@10
Warmups:
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 1000
Summary: e1rm: ONE THOUSAND POUNDS!
Notes:

TEST DAY! | WEEK 11 DAY 3 | SAT FEB 23 2019

tl;dr: 405/240/410 - 1055lbs total @ 176.2lbs BW = 327 Wilks

COMPETITION SQUAT

1st: 365#
2nd: 385#
3rd: 405#

Hit my first 4 plate squat! Feels great. My squat really exploded this training block. Hit 363 at my meet just 11 weeks ago, and already added 42lbs. I’m pretty sure I hit depth.

COMPETITION BENCH

1st: 225#
2nd: 237.5#
3rd: 240#

Bench PR! Failed my 2nd attempt. Honest reason? I farted really loudly on the descent and it made me laugh, and totally messed up my bar path, ha. I was pretty sure I had the strength so I went with 240 for my 3rd, and it ended up being a perfect @10. I maybe had 242.5, but definitely not 245. I’ll take the PR.

COMPETITION DEADLIFT

1st: 385#
2nd: 410#
3rd: 430#

Oof. Deadlifts did not go so well this training block. 410 is a 5lbs PR from 11 weeks ago, and it was about an @9.25. It wasn’t quite max effort, but it was very hard, and fatigued me too much to do a 3rd attempt. I decided to just YOLO 430# even though there was a 1% chance of getting it, since if I got it, I’d have an unofficial Regional Qualifying Total for the Ontario Provincial Championship. It didn’t even budge off the floor. My squat and deadlift are essentially the same now. Oh well. Cheers to a better deadlift response this next cycle.

SUMMARY

Since starting BBM Group Programming 11 weeks ago:

Squat: 363 → 405 (+42)
Bench: 231 → 240 (+9)
Deadlift: 405-> 410 (+5)
Bodyweight: 176 → 176 (+0)

​​​​​​This week did it’s job of a mental palate cleanse and getting me excited to train again. I’m really looking forward to getting started on a 4 week hypertrophy block Monday. Super happy with squats, bench is fine, and really disappointed with deadlifts. Got a lot of work to do.

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WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. FEB 25, 2019
Daily Summary: 4 Week Hypertrophy Block now. I’ve committed to cutting weight for its duration. My 35" waist / 21% BF didn’t change at all while maintaining weight through the last 11 week cycle, so I wanna take this opportunity to trim some fat. Initial target is 200g P, 55g F, 225g C (2200 cals). I’ll probably go back into maintenance mode once I get back into strength work again. I’ve never actually really “cut” before, so this will be a journey for me. Curious to see how I psychologically and physiologically respond to it.
Bodyweight: 175.0 / 79.5
Session Length: 42m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x8x3, 135x8, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 245
2 255
3 255
Summary: e1rm: 359
Notes: Road to a 500lbs Squat starts today. I didn’t expect a 405 e1rm, but I used a lot less weight than expected. These sets of 8 kicked my ass :sunglasses:
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 75x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 95
2 100
3 95
Summary: e1rm: 141
Notes:
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x10
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 100
2 100
3 100
4 100
5 100
6 100
Summary: e1rm: 167
Notes: Wasn’t sure what weight to use, but 100# ending up being perfect. I think there’s lava flowing through my chest and delts, cool.
WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. FEB 26, 2019
Daily Summary: Wowie. I woke up with that ‘hit by a truck’ feeling and with some gnarly hamstring/adductor and chest/delt DOMS. Lowest e1rms in a long time today, but it was actually kind of a fun workout. And super short.
Bodyweight: 175.8 / 79.9
Session Length: 43m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 2 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 255
2 265
3 265
Summary: e1rm: 373
Notes: Wow. Gasping for air between sets.
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 2 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 145
Summary: e1rm: 204
Notes: The empty bar was burning my chest from the DOMS. Those dang myoreps. 20% drop in e1rm lmao.
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SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x5x2
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 135
3 135
4 135
Summary: e1rm: 225
Notes: Wow. These were a friendly reminder that my conditioning could use some work.
WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
GPP #1 WED. FEB 27, 2019
Daily Summary: To be frank: I feel like shit. My entire body is sore, especially my hamstrings, which almost have me limping. Feels like I weigh 500 pounds and just want to sleep for a week straight. Apparently 3 sets of 8 on the comp lifts is beyond my work capacity at the moment? Shrug. Whatever. I came really close to skipping GPP today but mustered the will to do it.

Taking some inspiration from the other logs around here and trying out something new for my GPP days.
Bodyweight: 175.4 / 79.7
Session Length: 46m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Chin Ups (Neutral Grip)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: bodyweight
Reps/Set: 8, 6, 5
Exercise 2: Inverted Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: bodyweight, parallel to floor
Reps/Set: 6, 6, 6
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CORE
Exercise 1: Planks
Prescription: 3.5 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 30
Exercise 2: Anti-Rotation Band Hold
Prescription: 3.5 min AMRAP
Weight: 90lbs band
Reps/Set: 30, 30, 30
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ARMS
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdown (Straight Bar)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 30lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 12, 8
Exercise 2: Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs
Reps/Set: 17, 12, 10
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 25mins @ 6
Distance: 11.76km

Hey man, nice work on your test day. That’s awesome.

Yea, starting a hypertrophy block post meet\test day is a special kind of struggle. I can totally relate.Going from doing 6-8 working reps in a squat session to 25+ is a bit of a change, but it get’s better :slight_smile:

WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. FEB 28, 2019
Daily Summary: Feeling a lot better today, although my hammies are still bathing in hydrochloric acid #catastrophizing. Shortest workout ever, blasting through these sets.
Bodyweight: 175.0 / 79.5
Session Length: 39m
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SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8, -5% x 8 reps
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 175
2 185
3 195
4 185
Summary: e1rm: 264
Notes: Sort of tempo’d these to work through the hamstring DOMS.
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8, -5% x 8 reps
Warmups: 45x8, 75x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 95
2 105
3 115
4 105
Summary: e1rm: 155
Notes: Probably went too light on these.
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PIN PRESS (NOSE LEVEL)
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x6
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 80
2 80
3 80
4 80
5 80
Summary: e1rm: 133
Notes: Ow. That sweet, sweet deltoid fire.
WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. MARCH 1, 2019
Daily Summary: Playing with bands today. They’re not in the program, but I’m adult and I’ll do what I want. :sunglasses:
Bodyweight: 174.6 / 79.4
Session Length: 45m
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DEADLIFT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8, -5% x 8 reps
Warmups: 135x8*, 135x8, 185x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 245
3 255
4 245
Summary: e1rm: 344
Notes: Bands: Zero tension at the bottom, ~50lbs at the top.
These gave me some crazy middle and upper back pump, could really feel those muscles. Challenged my grip too.
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TNG BENCH W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8, -5% x 8 reps
Warmups: 45x8x2
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 95
2 105
3 115
4 105
Summary: e1rm: 155
Notes: Bands: ~75lbs at top, ~45lbs at chest.
These are really fun.
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 135x3
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 135
3 135
4 135
5 135
Summary: e1rm: 225
Notes:
WEEK TWELVE HYPERTROPHY
GPP #2 SAT. MARCH 2, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 174.0 / 79.1
Session Length: 33m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Lat Pulldowns
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 70lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 11, 10
Exercise 2: Chest Supported DB Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 25lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 8, 8, 8
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CORE
Exercise 1: V-Sits
Prescription: 3.5 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 45, 45
Exercise 2: Side Planks
Prescription: 3.5 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 30, 30, 20
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ARMS
Exercise 1: DB Lying Triceps Extensions
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 15lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 15, 11, 8
Exercise 2: DB Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 3 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 20lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 15, 11, 10
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: HIIT: (20s @ 10, 100s @ 0) x 6 rounds
Distance: 1.67km
WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. MARCH 4, 2019
Daily Summary: Down 1.7lbs in first week of cutting. I don’t feel overly hungry, but I do miss eating.
Bodyweight: 173.8 / 75.0
Session Length: 53m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x3, 135x8, 185x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 245
3 245
4 245
5 245
Summary: e1rm: 345
Notes: Hard to believe I squatted 405 nine days ago. Man 245 for 8s was tough as hell. Definitely didn’t feel like I could add weight to the bar and stay under @8.
COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription:
Warmups:
Set #
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2
3
4
5
Summary:
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription:
Warmups:
Set #
1
2
3
4
5
Summary:
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WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. MARCH 5, 2019
Daily Summary: Sets of 8 didn’t eat my soul today. It is a good day.
Bodyweight: 173.6 / 78.9
Session Length: 53m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 245
2 265
3 265
4 265
5 265
Summary: e1rm: 374
Notes:
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 155
3 155
4 155
5 155
Summary: e1rm: 218
Notes:
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SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myorep
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 135
3 135
4 135
5 135
6 135
Summary: e1rm: 225
Notes: These still ate my soul though.
WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
GPP #1 WED. MARCH 6, 2019
Daily Summary: Did this yesterday but logging it today.
Bodyweight: 174.2 / 79.2
Session Length: 52m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Chin Ups (Neutral Grip)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: bodyweight
Reps/Set: 10, 7, 6, 5
Exercise 2: Inverted Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: bodyweight, parallel to floor
Reps/Set: 6, 6, 6, 6
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CORE
Exercise 1: Planks
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 45
Exercise 2: Anti-Rotation Band Hold
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: 90lbs band
Reps/Set: 30, 30, 30, 30
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ARMS
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdown (Straight Bar)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 30lbs
Reps/Set: 20, 12, 9, 8
Exercise 2: Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 50lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 10, 8, 7
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 30mins @ 6
Distance: 14.11km
WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. MARCH 7, 2019
Daily Summary: Bought a new pair of bands so I could play with squatting with bands.
Bodyweight: 173.2 / 78.7
Session Length: 45m
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SSB SQUAT W/BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 155
2 165
3 175
4 175
5 175
Summary: e1rm: 236
Notes: Band Tension: 0# at the bottom, around 50-60# at the top, but not exactly sure.
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 105
2 115
3 120
4 125
5 125
Summary: e1rm: 169
Notes:
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PIN PRESS (EYE LEVEL)
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 82.5
2 82.5
3 82.5
4 82.5
5 82.5
Summary: e1rm: 138
Notes:
WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. MARCH 8, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 173.6 / 78.9
Session Length: 48m
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DEADLIFT W/BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 135x8*, 135x8, 185x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 245
3 255
4 255
5 255
Summary: e1rm: 344
Notes:
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TNG BENCH W/ REVERSE BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 155
2 165
3 175
4 175
5 175
Summary: e1rm: 236
Notes:
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 145
3 145
4 145
5 145
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes:
WEEK THIRTEEN HYPERTROPHY
GPP #2 SAT. MARCH 9, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 173.4 / 78.8
Session Length: 52m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Lat Pulldowns
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 70lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 10, 9, 9
Exercise 2: Chest Supported DB Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 10, 10, 10, 10
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CORE
Exercise 1: V-Sits
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 45
Exercise 2: Side Planks
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight:
Reps/Set: 45, 30, 30
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ARMS
Exercise 1: DB Lying Triceps Extensions
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 15lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 17, 12, 10, 9
Exercise 2: DB Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 20lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 17, 12, 10, 8
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: HIIT: (20s @ 10, 100s @ 0) x 7 rounds
Distance:
WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. MARCH 11, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 172.4 / 78.4
Session Length: 1h 11m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x6x3, 135x6, 225x6, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 335
2 355
3 295
4 295
5 295
Summary: e1rm: 391
Notes:
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x3, 115x1, 125x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 120
4 120
5 120
6 120
Summary: e1rm: 154
Notes:
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myorep
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 110
2 110
3 110
4 110
5 110
Summary: e1rm: 183
Notes: