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Wednesday September 6th: (Recovery work)

Winter season started for hockey tonight. EVeryone was back and the skate was fast. Great workout. Working the laziness out and concentrating getting my conditioning back and quickness with stops and starts.
 
Thursday September 7th (ME Bench Day)

Rack Presses:
135x5
185x3
205x3
235x3
255x3
275x1
295x1
310x0 (Miss)
300x0 (Miss) Felt drained. Thought 295 went pretty easy but I used a lot trying to get 310 up.

lying barbell tricep extension:
75x10x6

Standing Military Press SS w/ tricep rope press down:

SMP:
95x10x3

Tricep:
80x8x3

Core Work: Same 5 exercises I have been doing. increased the reps/time with them. feeling a lot better here.
 
Oh, its now eating season since summer is over. Working on getting it up and weighed in at 183.5 this morning. Eating lots of carbs and protein.
 
I don't know if its the eating or the rehab core work, but I am feeling a lot better in my squat.

Friday September 8, 2006: (ME Squat Day)

Core work a PT 7:30AM.

Box Squats to parallel:
135x5
185x3
225x3
245x3
275x1
295x1
325x1
345x1
365x0 (Miss, but I am happy with 345 for now)

Lunge with dumbells: (35lbs)
35 x 10 x 3

GHR ss with pull throughs:
GHR:
Light assistance on lat machine:
bw x 6 x 4 (Felt strong on these too)

pull throughs:
110 x 10 x 3 (These were burning and bothering back slightly, had to stop)
 
Monday September 11 (ME Squat Day)

Well, sort of. I want to get my original schedule back on track. So since I skated last night and I am skating tonight and just did ME on friday for squat, this was sort of a lazy day.

Rehab Core Work: About 8 total movements, starting to feel a lot better with my back

Pull Throughs:
110 x 12 x 3

Good Mornings:
135x5
155x3
175x3
185x3
195x3
205x3

Wrist Rollers:
10lbs x both ways x 2
 
Thanks guys. Working the best I can. School and hockey is catching up a little, been real tired this whole week. Going as hard as I can without overdoing it. I've done Bill Starr's 5x5 routine before, its good but greuling, can do 8 weeks top then need to take time off.

Tuesday September 12 (DE Bench):

Barbell Speed Bench (No bands):
165x3x8 varying grips

Incline barbell close grip:
115x10
125x10
135x10x3

Shrugs:
315x8x2 regular
315x8x2 power shrug

Weighted Chins SS w/ rear delt raises:
Weighted chins:
+10lb x 5 x 3

Rear Delt Raises:
20lb x 8 x 4

I was just dog tired at this point, it was time to go.
 
Wednesday (Recovery, Weak points):

Core Work for rehab of lower back. Felt good. Definitly helping a bunch

Wrist Rollers:
3 sets x 10lbs each way.
 
thanks guys. I hav been noticing my squat going up but I attribute that to the core work I am doing through PT. It is helping a bunch. Starting to get ijn a dilemma though. I am skating a bunch now and my lifting is hurting me on the ice. I did speed day today and skated tonight and definitly didn't have the jump i usually do. I need to figure ot how to integrate skating into this mix. But, westside is definitly increasing my strength. I think my bench has slowed, but my DL and squat may be gaining. I still weigh about the same at around 182-184
 
Thursday September 14 (DE Squat Day)

Box Squat with Light Bands:
175x8x2 (Speed was really quick)

Box Squat doubles:
On the lighter weight here, I found myself coming up with such force that the bar was lifting off my back.

185x2
205x2
225x2
275x2
295x2 (all easy)

Step Ups with dumbells:
30lbs each hand. 20inch vertical step
4 sets x 5

Thats all I did yesterday. I also skated last night and did not have the energy I usually do, I need to somehow switch leg day to avoid it on the same nights I am skating
 
This week is an off week. I will continue my PT core work but I will max out at the end of this week, probably around thrusday, friday.

Previous max:
Bench - 275
Squat - around 325
Deadlift - 425

Goals:
Bench - 285
Squat - 360
Deadlift - 480

Total - 1125
 
Good luck on Max day! I would suggest doing them PLing order, Squat/BP/DL, also I think you should slap a couple lil round discs on the bar and pull 5 bills!
 
thanks man. It will be different this time around. No summer distractions like I had in the beginning of July. I will go in that order and If I am feeling good, I may go for 5 bills. I have gotten more with the help of bands so it may be possible.
 
Thursday September 21 (Max Day)

Looks Like back to the drawing board. Missed all my lifts and I just wasn't ready.

Squat: 345x1 - I hit this but don't think I had higher in me. I am not 100% positive I got to parallel but I was the only one there. I probably did because I have a tendency to go below without realizing it. It was really weird without doing it on a box though.

Bench: Miss 280 - Got to 2 board height, could not lock out.

DL: Hit 405x1 easy. Went for 455 and missed. Got an inch off the ground. Went down to 445 and missed. I just felt really drained from the other attempts. There you have it, pretty pathetic.

If anyone wants to suggest something, go ahead, all ears.
 
This was my week off, that's why I went for my max's today, I haven't done anything else. Anyway, definitly taxing on the system. I feel exhausted just sitting here and typing this.
 
I felt as if my post may be stupid before i typed it. I thought to my self.... I hope he didnt just post he was taking time off..lol Maybe you could use a good white tea, or a good stimulant.
 
Well, Went back, readjusted my maxes and calculated my new weights I should be working with. Hopefully it gets better these next 8 weeks.

September 25, 2006 (Off Day):
Golf in the afternoon. Ice Hockey at night. It was a good skate because I was a little sore the next day
 
September 26 (ME Bench Day):

Rack Presses:
135x5
225x5x3
275x2
285x0

Superset
Incline Close Grip:
135x8x5

Lat Pulldown:
100x8x5

Superset
Front Raises:
20lb x 7 x 4

Rear Raises:
15lb x 8 x 4

Core Work...
 
To help with getting your DL off the floor, incorporate some DLs off a platform, I like using a couple 100lb plates, just set it up so your feet are still under the bar. Do this on semi heavy speed sets, when you put your feet back on the floor the weight seems to fly of the floor.
Bench Press I would try to study your form, have someone video tape you and see if you can make adjusments, do you tuck your elbows? Are you using your whole body? Are you pulling the bar apart? Form is everything in the BP, when it finally clicked for me I went up 50lbs!
For Squats I would incorporate regular squats into your w/o's while box squats are great, I don't think doing them every w/o is a great idea. Mostly because you can do so much more with a regular squat and when you go from doing box to maxing normal the weight will feel extremely heavy and will put you at a disadvantage mentally and your CNS will not be prepared for the extra weight.

Just my 1 cent. Good luck on this next cycle! I feel your pain trying to incorporate skating/lifting. I tried to race bikes and lift for years and it never worked, I ended up riding all summer with about 2 light w/o's a week and lifting all winter with roller work. It's all or nothing for me!
 
Good advice Basso. I think I really have come to a point where I need someone to look at my form. Problem is I don't have another knowledgable power lifter around me. I even think my form for my squat needs a little tweaking. The deadlift is the only one I am pretty comfortable in. As for the box squats, I think you are dead on with that too. I am going to try more regular squats in my routine. There is definitly a big difference between the two.
 
peterson24 said:
Good advice Basso. I think I really have come to a point where I need someone to look at my form. Problem is I don't have another knowledgable power lifter around me. I even think my form for my squat needs a little tweaking. The deadlift is the only one I am pretty comfortable in. As for the box squats, I think you are dead on with that too. I am going to try more regular squats in my routine. There is definitly a big difference between the two.

Just bring a camera with you and ask for a spot, then hand them the camera, I think most will be more then willing to film a set for you.
 
Wednesday September 27 (Recovery, Assistance Work):

Self massage with Foam Roller

GHR on lat machine:
3 sets 5 reps with medium band assitance

Grip Work (Wrist Rollers):
4 sets @ 15lbs both directions
 
Thursday September 28 (ME Squat Day):

Skating at night, so didn't do too much

Squat:
135x5
185x5
225x3
275x1
345x1 (No problem) depth was dead on, no questions on this one

Bulgarian Split Squat:
40lb dumbells in each hand, 4 sets x 5

Hyper Extension with 25lbs:
3 sets x 10

Core Work
 
Monday October 2 (DE Squat Day):

Squat with Light Bands:
175x2x8 (Speed was good, different without box but adjusted quick)
Bulgarian Split Squat:
35lb dumbells, 3 sets x 6
1 set x 8

Pull Throughs:
120x10x4

Core Work:
Planks, side raises, etc ....
 
Tuesday October 3 (ME Bench Day):

Rack Presses:
135x5
185x5
225x3
265x1
295x1
315x0 (Barely missed, up halfway, could not lock out)
305x1 (A little slow but got it) *think this is a new PR

Incline Close Grip:
155x6x3
155x8

Weighted Wide Grip Chins:
+10lbs x 5 x 3
+10lbs x 3

Delta Shoulders (Front, side and rear raises, 15 each)
10lb dumbells x 2 sets

Core Work:
Wood chops, Leg raises, etc all high reps. Prehab stuff.
 
Friday October 6 (ME Squat Day and DE Bench Day)

Due to scheduling conflicts, I did a lot of stuff today

Core Work

Dead Lift off Pins (About 6 inches off ground):
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x1
465x1
485x1
495x1

GHR on lat machine:
4 x 8 with light band for assistance

Pull throughs:
120x12x3

Bench with mini Bands:
135x3x8

close grip incline bench:
155x6x4

Face Pulls:
120x10x4

Weighted Chins:
+10lb x 5 x 4
 
Monday October 9 (ME Bench Day)

1 Board Press:
135x5
185x5
235x3
255x3
275x3 (needed just a tap on last rep)

Close Grip Incline Press:
165x5x4

Lat Pulldown:
110x10x3

Face Pulls:
120x10x3

Hang Cleans:
135x5x2

Tri Pull Down with Rope:
100x8x3

Core Work with ball
 
Tuesday October 10 (DE Squat Day)

Squat with Light Bands:
185x2x8

Squat:
225x2
275x2

GHR on lat machine with mini band assistance:
x5x3

Pull Throughs with Light Band:
x10x3

Bulgarian Split Squats:
40lb DB x 6 x 1 (Didn't feel great, hips were tight, ended here and stretched. Wanted to avoid injury)
 
Wednesday October 11 (Accessory Work):

Grip Work:

Wrist Rollers
10lbs x both ways x 4

Static Holds:
315x30 secs x 3

Core Work
 
Friday October 13 (Max Effort Squat):
Had hockey night before and game next day, so did not push it

Deadlift off bottom pins (About 6 inches from ground):
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x3

Lunge:
30lbs each arm x 8 x 2

GHR with Light band assistance:
BW x 5 x 3

Various Core Work
 
Thursday October 12 (DE Bench Day):

Barbell Bench with Bands:
145x3x8

W/O Bands:
185x2
225x2

Close grip Bench with Curl Bar:
75x20x1
85x20x1

Rows:
130x8x5

Face Pulls:
120x8x3
 
Monday October 16 (ME Bench Day):

Barbell Bench (Pause at bottom):
135x5
185x5
205x3
225x3
245x3
275x1
290x1 (New PR, with pause at bottom)

Close Grip Bench:
185x8x4

Face Pulls:
130x8x4

Regular Chins:
BW x 8 x 4

Some Core Work
 
Tuesday October 17 (DE Squat Day):
Hockey tonight, so had to modify a bit

Box Squat below parallel, No Bands (45-60s rest):
205x2x5
215x2x3

275x2
315x1

Step Ups (about 20 inches):
35lbs each hand
x8x3

Hyper Extension:
BW x 15 x 2

Core Work
 
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