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

WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. MARCH 12, 2019
Daily Summary: Felt pretty darn strong today.
Bodyweight: 171.8 / 78.1
Session Length: 1h 12m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 135x6x2, 185x6, 225x6, 275x1, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 365
2 385
3 325
4 325
5 325
Summary: e1rm: 416
Notes: Easiest and fastest 385 of my life.
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x6, 135x6, 175x1, 195x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 215
2 225
3 185
4 185
5 185
6 185
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes:
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SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myorep
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 145
3 145
4 145
5 145
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes:
WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
GPP #1 WED. MARCH 13, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 172.2 / 78.3
Session Length: 62m
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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, 8, 5, 5
Exercise 2: Inverted Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: bodyweight, parallel to floor
Reps/Set: 7, 7, 7, 7
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CORE
Exercise 1: Planks
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 60
Exercise 2: Anti-Rotation Band Hold
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: 90lbs band
Reps/Set: 45, 30, 30
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ARMS
Exercise 1: Triceps Pushdown (Straight Bar)
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 5 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 30lbs
Reps/Set: 20, 12, 9, 9, 8
Exercise 2: Barbell Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 5 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 50lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 10, 8, 7, 7
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: LISS: 30mins @ 6
Distance: 11.87km
WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. MARCH 14, 2019
Daily Summary: Pretty solid ‘just do the work’ hypertrophy session. Felt refreshing. Happy Pi Day.
Bodyweight: 172.8 / 78.5
Session Length: 46m
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SSB SQUAT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 165
2 175
3 185
4 185
5 185
Summary: e1rm: 250
Notes: About ~50lbs at top and 0 at bottom
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 110
2 120
3 130
4 135
5 135
Summary: e1rm: 182
Notes:
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PIN PRESS (EYE LEVEL)
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 85
2 85
3 85
4 85
5 85
Summary: e1rm: 142
Notes:
WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. MARCH 15, 2019
Daily Summary: Another week wrapped up.
Bodyweight: 172.8 / 78.5
Session Length: 51m
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2" DEFICIT DEADLIFT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 255
2 265
3 275
4 275
5 275
Summary: e1rm: 371
Notes: Wasn’t really liking deadlift w / bands so I’m doing deficits now as the program intended.
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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)
1 165
2 175
3 185
4 185
5 185
Summary: e1rm: 250
Notes: ~0 at top, ~-25lbs at chest
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 14-16 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 155
2 155
3 155
4 155
5 155
Summary: e1rm: 258
Notes:
WEEK FOURTEEN HYPERTROPHY
GPP #2 SAT. MARCH 16, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 173.2 / 78.7
Session Length: 48m
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UPPER BACK
Exercise 1: Lat Pulldowns
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 70lbs
Reps/Set: 15, 11, 10, 9
Exercise 2: Chest Supported DB Row
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 4 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 45lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 12, 12, 12, 12
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CORE
Exercise 1: V-Sits
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight: bodyweight, feet on floor
Reps/Set: 60, 60, 30
Exercise 2: Side Planks
Prescription: 4 min AMRAP
Weight:
Reps/Set: 30, 30, 30
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ARMS
Exercise 1: DB Lying Triceps Extensions
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 5 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 15lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 18, 12, 9, 9, 9
Exercise 2: DB Curls
Prescription: AMRAP @8 x 5 sets w/ 60s rest
Weight: 20lbs (per arm)
Reps/Set: 20, 11, 8, 8, 8
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CONDITIONING
Exercise 1: Air Bike
Prescription: HIIT: (20s @ 10, 100s @ 0) x 8 rounds
Distance:
WEEK FIFTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. MARCH 18, 2019
Daily Summary: I feel pretty much as strong as I did at the tail end of my last strength block, despite the calorie deficit and high rep work. Cool.
Bodyweight: 172.2 / 78.3
Session Length: 1h 11m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x3, 135x6, 185x6, 225x6, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 365
3 300
4 300
5 300
6 300
Summary: e1rm: 394
Notes:
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6, 75x3, 115x1, 125x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 147.5
3 122.5
4 122.5
5 122.5
6 122.5
Summary: e1rm: 159
Notes:
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 12-14 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 120
2 120
3 120
4 120
Summary: e1rm: 185
Notes:
WEEK FIFTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. MARCH 19, 2019
Daily Summary: Had to go one belt hole smaller today. Apparently calorie deficits and hypertrophy work is good for my strength, smashed 405 today for a wicked e1rm PR.
Bodyweight: 171.8 / 78.1
Session Length: 1h 22m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x6x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 365
2 405
3 330
4 330
5 330
6 330
Summary: e1rm: 438
Notes:
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x6, 135x6, 175x2, 195x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 215
2 225
3 185
4 185
5 185
6 185
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes:
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SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 12-14 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 165
2 165
3 165
4 165
Summary: e1rm: 254
Notes:
WEEK FIFTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. MARCH 21, 2019
Daily Summary: I’ve been a bad, bad boy. I didn’t do my GPP yesterday, or today. But I’ll find a way to still get it done and not miss any volume. I’m admittedly struggling with motivation and compliance with GPP. Might need to find some way to modify them to make them more interesting to me.
Bodyweight: 170.8 / 77.6
Session Length: 56m
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SSB SQUAT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 175
2 185
3 195
4 195
5 195
6 195
Summary: e1rm: 264
Notes: Band Tension: 50lbs at top, 0 at bottom.
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 115
2 125
3 135
4 130
5 130
6 130
Summary: e1rm: 183
Notes:
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PIN PRESS (EYE LEVEL)
Prescription: 12-14 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: none
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 90
2 90
3 90
Summary: e1rm: 150
Notes:
WEEK FIFTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. MARCH 22, 2019
Daily Summary: Probably gonna do a double GPP session tomorrow lol, we’ll see.
Bodyweight: 171.8 / 78.1
Session Length: 1h 3m
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2" DEFICIT DEADLIFT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 260
2 270
3 280
4 280
5 280
6 280
Summary: e1rm: 378
Notes: Some gnarly low back pump from these.
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TNG BENCH W/ REVERSE BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 170
2 180
3 190
4 190
5 190
6 190
Summary: e1rm: 257
Notes:
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 12-14 @8, Myoreps
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 165
2 165
3 165
4 165
Summary: e1rm: 254
Notes: Done with myoreps. This was my first training block with them and I gotta say I really like them. Brutal, but I love how much time they save. Onwards to 10s.
WEEK SIXTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. MARCH 25, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 171.8 / 78.1
Session Length: 1h 22m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x3, 135x6, 185x6, 225x6, 275x2, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 345
2 370
3 305
4 305
5 305
6 305
Summary: e1rm: 400
Notes:
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 75x3, 95x1, 125x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 140
2 150
3 125
4 125
5 125
6 125
Summary: e1rm: 156
Notes:
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x10, 95x10
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 145
4 145
Summary: e1rm: 213
Notes:
WEEK SIXTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. MARCH 26, 2019
Daily Summary: Felt kinda weak and fatigue today. Singles moved much slower than usual, but the back off work was okay.
Bodyweight: 171.2 / 77.8
Session Length: 1h 28m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x6x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x1, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 375
2 395
3 335
4 335
5 335
6 335
Summary: e1rm: 411
Notes: This is a pretty cool volume-intensity PR.
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 6@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x6, 135x6, 185x1, 205x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 217.5
2 227.5
3 187.5
4 187.5
5 187.5
6 187.5
Summary: e1rm: 237
Notes:
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2CT PAUSE SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 12 - 14@8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x10
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 135
3 135
4 135
5 135
Summary: e1rm: 208
Notes: Decided to stick to myoreps for Squats only, simply because I’m enjoying how they help manage fatigue and time. And if I’m being honest, my motivation to train has been in a slump lately, so myoreps are better for my compliance.
WEEK SIXTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. MARCH 28, 2019
Daily Summary: Solid day, didn’t feel fatigued like I have the last few sessions.
Bodyweight: 171.4 / 77.9
Session Length: 1h 5m
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SSB SQUAT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 185
2 195
3 205
4 205
5 205
6 205
Summary: e1rm: 277
Notes: + ~50lbs at top
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 155
4 155
5 155
6 155
Summary: e1rm: 209
Notes:
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: 95x10
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 105
2 115
3 115
4 115
Summary: e1rm: 170
Notes:
WEEK SIXTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. MARCH 29, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 171.6
Session Length: 1h 8m
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2" DEFICIT DEADLIFT
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 265
2 275
3 285
4 285
5 285
6 285
Summary: e1rm: 385
Notes:
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TNG BENCH W/ REVERSE BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 175
2 185
3 200
4 200
5 200
6 200
Summary: e1rm: 270
Notes: Feels pretty cool to be repping out 200 pounds. Even if it is with the help of bands, lol.
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 3 sets
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 165
3 165
4 165
Summary: e1rm: 228
Notes:
WEEK SEVENTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #1 MON. APRIL 1, 2019
Daily Summary: Last week of hypertrophy. And it’s a high stress week. I think this will be a stress PR, cool. Hit some 6 rep PRs today.
Bodyweight: 172.2 / 78.3
Session Length: 1h 27m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@9, 75% e1rm x 6 reps x 3 sets
Warmups: 45x6x3, 135x6, 185x6, 225x6, 275x3, 315x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 350
2 375
3 335
4 305
5 305
6 305
Summary: e1rm: 405
Notes:
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, 6@9, 75% e1rm x 6 reps x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x3, 115x1, 125x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 140
2 150
3 135
4 122.5
5 122.5
6 122.5
7 122.5
Summary: e1rm: 162
Notes: Repping out a plate feels nice.
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 150
3 145
4 145
5 145
Summary: e1rm: 221
Notes:
WEEK SEVENTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #2 TUES. APRIL 2, 2019
Daily Summary: Hella stressful session, unsustainable workload, but kinda intentional. Low stress week next week.
Bodyweight: 170.4 / 77.5
Session Length: 1h 29m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, 6@9, 75% e1rm x 6 reps x 3 sets
Warmups: 135x6x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 345x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 375
2 405
3 365
4 335
5 335
6 335
Summary: e1rm: 437
Notes: 6 rep PR. Hardest deadlift session of my life. Felt good.
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, 6@9, 75% e1rm x 6 reps x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x6x2, 95x6, 135x6, 185x1, 205x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 215
2 225
3 200
4 180
5 180
6 180
7 180
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes: Another 6 rep PR.
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2CT PAUSE SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 12 - 14@8, Myoreps
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 145
3 145
4 145
5 145
Summary: e1rm: 223
Notes:
WEEK SEVENTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #3 THURS. APRIL 4, 2019
Daily Summary: My weight loss has pretty much been on hold lately. I’ll get back to it in a couple weeks, I’d like to drop one more (weightlifting) belt hole
Bodyweight: 172.2 / 78.3
Session Length: 1h 8m
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SSB SQUAT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 195
2 205
3 215
4 215
5 215
6 215
Summary: e1rm: 290
Notes: +50lbs band tension at top. And this just about left me in fetal position lol.
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 155
4 150
5 150
6 150
Summary: e1rm: 207
Notes: Pressing feels noticeably weaker today. Dat fatigue is real.
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CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 105
2 105
3 105
4 105
5 105
Summary: e1rm: 154
Notes: What is this, 531 BBB?
WEEK SEVENTEEN HYPERTROPHY
DAY #4 FRI. APRIL 5, 2019
Daily Summary: Last high stress session done. A much wanted low stress week next week.
Bodyweight: 171.2 / 77.8
Session Length: 1h 11m
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2" DEFICIT DEADLIFTS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 135x8x2, 185x8, 225x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 255
2 265
3 275
4 275
5 275
6 275
Summary: e1rm: 372
Notes:
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TNG BENCH W/ REVERSE BANDS
Prescription: 8@6, 8@7, 8@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 175
2 185
3 195
4 195
5 195
6 195
Summary: e1rm: 264
Notes:
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PENDLAY ROW
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8 x 4 sets
Warmups: None
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 145
2 155
3 155
4 155
5 155
Summary: e1rm: 228
Notes:
WEEK EIGHTEEN LOW STRESS
DAY #1 MON. APRIL 8, 2019
Daily Summary: Very refreshing workout.
Bodyweight: 172.0 / 78.2
Session Length: 45m
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COMPETITION SQUAT
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps
Warmups: 45x5x3, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x2, 315x1, 350x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 385
2 315
Summary: e1rm: 416
Notes: Squat continues to be “just add 5 pounds” lol.
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COMPETITION PRESS
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps
Warmups: 45x5x2, 75x3, 95x2, 115x1, 135x1, 142.5x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 150
2 125
Summary: e1rm: 162
Notes:
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CLOSEGRIP BENCH
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8, 10@9
Warmups: 45x10
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 155
Summary: e1rm: 218
Notes:
WEEK EIGHTEEN LOW STRESS
DAY #2 TUES. APRIL 9, 2019
Daily Summary:
Bodyweight: 171.0 / 77.7
Session Length: 42m
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COMPETITION DEADLIFT
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps
Warmups: 135x5x2, 185x3, 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 345x1, 375x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 400
2 330
Summary: e1rm: 432
Notes:
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COMPETITION BENCH
Prescription: 1@8, -18% x 5 reps
Warmups: 45x5x2, 95x5, 135x5, 185x1, 205x1, 215x1
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 225
2 185
Summary: e1rm: 242
Notes:
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2CT PAUSE SSB SQUAT
Prescription: 10@7, 10@8, 10@9
Warmups: 45x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 135
2 145
3 155
Summary: e1rm: 218
Notes:
WEEK EIGHTEEN LOW STRESS
DAY #3 THURS. APRIL 11, 2019
Daily Summary: Lightning speed workout. I feel like this low stress was timed really well.
Bodyweight: 170.6 / 77.5
Session Length: 36m
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SSB SQUAT W/ BANDS
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8, 8@9
Warmups: 45x8x2, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 195
2 210
3 225
Summary: e1rm: 296
Notes: Gonna miss this accessory, it’s fun.
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INCLINE BENCH (30*)
Prescription: 8@7, 8@8, 8@9
Warmups: 45x8x2, 95x8, 135x8
Set # WEIGHT (lbs)
1 150
2 160
3 170
Summary: e1rm: 225
Notes: Wow. That’s a killer incline bench e1rm PR. Felt strong today. Was expecting to top out at 160-165.
CLOSEGRIP INCLINE BENCH (45*)
Prescription:
Warmups:
Set #
1
2
3
Summary:
Notes: