Training Log: Entry 361

Dips of 67.5
12,10

Note: Don't really know what to do.  I'm gaining weight at the rate to make this movement always more challenging, despite not increasing the weight.  Maybe I'll lower it a little to get the 12,10 going.

20 rep squats of 285

Note: Real ugly last rep.  Very much a good morning squat.  18th rep wasn't so hot.  Screams are becoming more primal.  I made it though.  100lbs more than where I started the program.  Feels good.

Pull-ups
10,4,2.5

Notes: Same issue as dips.  Oh well.  Overhead press and rows are offering progressive resistance just fine.

 

Finally got to do a little boxing today.  I outclassed both guys, but worked more on my defense than offense.  Truth be told, I'm too goddamn nice, and never capitalize on openings for combos.  I need to get over this crap.  Anyway, a little rusty going in, but my movement is getting smooth.  Need to find my range again against taller opponents.  Don't just watch the technique slam you in the face, slip it.

Training Log: Entry 360

CoC #1 Gripwork RE day

30
11
8

25
9
7

Note: Insane progress on first set, and on the rest of the sets for the right hand. I don't know what happened, but I'm happy.

Training Log: Entry 359

Vendi, Vidi, Vici

Overhead presses of 130

12,9

Notes: Maybe more rest.  Should KO it next time.

20 rep squats of 280lbs

Note: Conquered it.  Last rep was low but getting up my knees were knocking.  Need to keep that from happening in the future.

Pull-overs

Note: Was getting a much better stretch today.  Maybe the 20th squat really does facilitate this.

Bent over rows of 140lbs
15,15

Notes: Much cleaner reps.  Really felt the pump.

Training Log: Entry 358

Did my physical fitness test in ROTC today.  I passed.  That's about it.  I'm a fatty, but my neck is measured at 18.5 inches.  I like that.  Made a sub 12 minute 1.5 mile.  Considering I haven't run in months and did 20 rep squats 2 days before, I'll take it.  However, the run and sprint at the end killed me in the weight room today.

Dips w/ 67.5lbs

12,11

Note: Next time is gonna be the one.

20 rep squats of 280lbs

Note: Failed after the 18th rep.  I think I've got a shin splint from the run, and my legs are just dogass tired.  Next time, I'll conquer it.

Pull-ups:
10,4,3

Note: Hypothesis is right; as I get heavier, the resistance is increasing making me able to do less reps.  I did some repitition effort on these instead, 1 minute rest between sets.  Got a nice pump in my lats.

Weighing in at 198.  1lb increase.  I'll take it.

Training Log: Entry 357

Overhead presses of 125
12,12

Note: Easy.  Up we go.

20 rep squats of 275

Notes: I was flying today.  Got to 16 reps without even feeling it.  20th rep was murder as usual, but made it.

Pullovers

Note: Wasn't really getting a good stretch today, despite arms straight.  Need to experiment with this.

Bent over rows of 140
15,14

Note: Last few reps of last set were pretty sloppy.  Grip was really dying here.  Gonna keep the weight for one more time and knock it out cold.

Training Log: Entry 356

Grip work. RE with CoC #1


Right hand
26
10
7

Left
21
9
6

Notes: Oustanding week. Deload was well placed. Increased 1 rep on every set.

Training Log: Entry 355

Dips of 62.5

12,10

Notes: Moved the weight up a little.  I'll keep it next time and knock out 2 sets.

20 rep squats of 270

Notes: 19 and 20 were ugly, but they were there.  All in all, it felt easier than the past two workouts.  The 5lb increase is much better on me. 

Pull-overs

Note: Found the secret to a stretch.  Keep arms straight, not bent.  Need to not go so far back to avoid strain on the shoulder.

Pull-ups
7,6,4,2-3

Notes: Realized a problem with my brilliant volume plan: as the weeks go on, I'm gaining weight and increasing the resistance.  Tried four sets of 7 and it wasn't happening.  Think next time I'm just gonna do 2-3 sets of max reps and call it a day.

3rd week done.  It's been hell, but it's done.