crt1530's Training Journal

[crt1530]

2010.04.22

Bench Press
135x7
185x5
225x3
245x1
275x1
295x1
315x1x10
225x13

Notes
Didn't feel like stopping at 7.

 

[Eric62]

2010.04.20

Squat
135x5
225x5
315x3
365x1
405x1
455x1
495x1
535x1
565x1 PR

Notes
This squat PR was way overdue.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_e-jGQzuns

Damn good squat !!!

 

[crt1530]

2010.04.23

Deadlift
315x3
405x3
495x1
545x1
585x1
635x1
675x hitched
675x0

Notes
Changed things up a bit to accommodate some weekend plans. Not quite strong enough today.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO-Nm5eT86M

 

[crt1530]

2010.04.26

Bench Press
135x7
185x5
225x3
245x1
275x1
295x1
320x1x4
225x14 Rep PR

Chin-up
BWx5
BW+25x3
BW+45x1
BW+70x1
BW+90x1
BW+120x1x4
BWx18

Dip
BWx5
BW+45x5
BW+90x10
BW+120x5x3

Power Rack Curl
95x5
115x1
135x1

Notes
I can not curl 185 for ten strict reps. I put some 45s on the back side of the dip station with good handles to make it not wobble. It worked.

 

[brikis98]

2010.04.23

Deadlift
315x3
405x3
495x1
545x1
585x1
635x1
675x hitched
675x0

Notes
Changed things up a bit to accommodate some weekend plans. Not quite strong enough today.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO-Nm5eT86M

Why do you stretch upwards before each deadlift? I've seen other lifters do that and am not sure why. BTW, I'm amazed at how easy 635 looked. Keep up the strong work.

 

[crt1530]

Why do you stretch upwards before each deadlift? I've seen other lifters do that and am not sure why. BTW, I'm amazed at how easy 635 looked. Keep up the strong work.

You can get a bigger/deeper breath in when you're wearing a belt by using that technique.

 

[crt1530]

2010.04.27

Squat
135x7
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x1
455x1
495x1
525x1x4

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x15,9,8

Back Extension
BW+45x15x3

Single Leg Calf Raise
BWx21x3

Notes
The last two squat reps were the most epic grinders I have ever done. I blame it on less than ideal sleep and eating a turkey sandwich instead of a double cheeseburger for dinner last night.

 

[crt1530]

2010.04.29

Bench Press
320x1x5
225x12

Chin-up
BW+120x1x5
BWx15

Dip
BW+115x8,7,5

Notes
Wasn't feeling it today.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.01

Clean and Press
135x3
154x1
174x1
198x1
208x1
220x1 +10lb PR
210x1x2

Deadlift
315x3
405x3
455x1
495x1
545x1
585x1
635x1x4

Press
155x10

Barbell Row
154x5
198x5
242x5
262x5x5

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x15,8,6

Back Extension
BW+45x15x3,10

Single Leg Calf Raise
BWx22x3,15

Notes
I'm trying to figure out how to fit in some power cleans and rows.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfQfamkFWLo

 

[gramboh]

Are you planning on competing in any comps this year? Let us know so we can follow the results.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.03

Bench Press
320x1x7
225x13

Chin-up
BW+120x1x7
BWx16

Dip
BW+120x5x5

Hammer Curl
55x10x2,8

Notes
Felt pretty good tonight.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.04

Squat
525x1x5

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x14,8,5x2

Back Extension
BW+45x15x3,11

Calf Raise
BWx20x3,15

Notes
Much better than last week, despite having a bit of a cold.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.06

Bench Press
320x1x8
225x12

Chin-up
BW+120x1x8
BWx15

Dip
BW+125x5x2

Hammer Curl
55x10,8,6

Notes
Meh. My cold peaked yesterday and today and I was feeling significantly less than 100%. Some ugly reps going on and I threw in the towell on the dips.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.08

Power Clean & Press
213x1x5

Deadlift
635x1x5

Dumbbell Military Press
50x10
55x10
60x8
65x4
60x5

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x13,7,6x3

Back Extension
BW+45x15x3,12

Calf Raise
BWx20x4

Notes
Talked to an 81 year old guy who does olympic weightlifting and WABDL competitions. He said he did his first weightlifting competition in 1947. I'd like to have that kind of longevity.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.10

Bench Press
320x1x10
225x12

Chin-up
BW+120x1x10
BWx15

Dip
BW+90x10x3

Hammer Curl
50x10x3

Notes
Good night. I think I prefer higher reps on the dips.

 

[MrMatt]

Looking good. I may have asked this before, but what're your stats for like weight/height and all that jazz?

also: Do you find that the belt helps you DL more? I've never tried using one for higher lifts

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.13

Bench Press
325x1x4
225x14

Chin-up
BW+125x1x4
BWx16

Dip
BW+90x10x3

Hammer Curl
50x11x3

Notes
Feeling good.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.15

Power Clean & Press
213x1x6

Deadlift
635x1x6

Notes
No assistance today. I have a washer, dryer, and some patio furniture to move. Also, the last two deadlift reps were grinders. Press felt strong.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.17

Bench Press
325x1x5
225x13

Chin-up
BW+125x1x5
BWx13

Dip
BW+90x10,9,7,5,5

Hammer Curl
50x12,12,7,6,6

Notes
Really busy today. The college kids are starting to come home for the summer.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.18

Squat
525x1x7

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x13,9,6,6,5

Back Extension
BW+45x15x3,12,10

Notes
Decided to start doing five sets on the sit-ups and back extensions.

 

[crt1530]

2010.5.20

Bench Press
325x1x6
225x13

Close Grip Bench Press
225x5x3

Chin-up
BW+125x1x6
BWx13

Notes
A little sore from helping a friend move yesterday.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.22

Power Clean & Press
213x1x7

Deadlift
635x1x7

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x13,9,6,5x2

Back Extension
BW+45x15x2,10x3

Calf Raise
BWx20x2,15x3

Notes
Great day of training. I was feeling a bit sore this morning, but when I got in, the pressing felt strong and my deadlift was also pretty solid.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.24

Bench Press
325x1x7

Close Grip Bench Press
225x6x4,4

Chin-up
BW+125x1x7
BWx16

Hammer Curl
50x12x2,8x2,6

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.25

Squat
525x1x8
405x7

Decline Sit-up
BW+45x13,8,6,5x2

Back Extension
BW+45x15x2,12,10x2

Notes
Good day. Left a few reps in the tank on the 405 set.

 

[crt1530]

2010.05.27

Bench
325x1x3

Notes
Pecs felt tight and sore. I spent the rest of the time at the gym stretching[/b]

2010.05.29

Power Clean and Press
213x1x4

Deadlift
635x1x2

Notes
My gym was closed for maintenance all weekend and I tried going to a different gym. I was short on time and everything was wrong. I just got a few work sets in and called it good.