Fitness Log

[Tblock1]

good stuff! im glad to see that you got back to your previous strength level on bench (and even more). Im sure squats and deadlifts will come right back up too

Thanks my man! I hope so too. I am 10 or more pounds lighter than when I got my best lifts before so pound for pound and absolute I've never been stronger

 

[Tblock1]

Monday 1/17/10

a little behind on the log.....

Deadlift
380x3

push press
155x5

Pullups
3x5x45

Comments: Crap. I am so disappointed with my deadlift these days.

1/20/10

Bench
245x3

Squat
285x3

Comments: Solid.

1/21/10
Bike: 15 minutes hard

 

[Tblock1]

My working out has not been too consistent these days. Today I'm going for 245x5 bench ans 285x5 squat. Wednesday 380x5 deadlift. Friday 250x3 bench 290x3 squat.

Question: What to do about military press? I got 155x4 a few weeks ago and since then I keep missing it and can barely do 155 for reps now. Should I drop the weight a little or what?

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

I would say go for some higher volume for a month or 2 on the barbell press.

Maybe drop down to 135 and see if you can do 3 sets of 10. Then add 5lbs and build up to 3x10 etc. If you can get up to 145 for 3 sets of 10 I guarantee when you bump to 155 you'll do more than 5 reps.

 

[ramnares]

"Question: What to do about military press? I got 155x4 a few weeks ago and since then I keep missing it and can barely do 155 for reps now. Should I drop the weight a little or what?" I feel you T; nothing infuriates me more than pushing a weight one week and then barely hitting it the next. Ghetto's advice is spot on though, that's exactly what I do every time and it's worked so have at it. Good to see your log back up, I thought you had dropped off for a while.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Yup agree with ghetto and ramnares, or start push pressing. Puting 185 on your military and pressing it over head is a good way to get your body used to the heavier weight

 

[Tblock1]

Great suggestion ghetto thanks a lot.

Ramnares: yeah I forgot to post for a bit

Gladiator: I'm going to try thr lighter weight first and if that doesnt work ill switch to push press. Awesome quote in your signature btw

 

[lweaver]

Skwat!

Nice to see you're still training.

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

The going heavier option as suggested is an excellent option as well.

I think it comes down to what you need at any given sticking point.

If you are feeling good and training is going well than it could be a mental sticking point in which case getting used to push pressing and jerking heavier weights overhead can provide the confidence to push past a plateau.

On the other hand a plateau can be a sign that you need to back off abit. Going lighter weight with higher reps/volume can still overload the muscles albeit in a different way and give your nervous system abit of a break. I think this is the biggest benefit from this method. It's pretty much what periodization is in a way except for just one lift.

 

[Tblock1]

1.26.10
run 2 miles: 14:11

1.27.10
deadlift:
135x5
225x5
315x2
355x1
see comments

Military press
2x10x125
1x8x125

run 2 miles: 14:43

Comments: I'm just starting running back up again so I took it easier. PT test is coming up soon so I really got to start focusing.

I'm going to take a break from deadlifts and squats...not sure how long yet. I have been progressing nicely on squats but have made zero progress on deadlifts. A little while back I did 375x5 then tried 455. I didnt mention it but I tweaked my back a little on that attempt. Now everytime I do squats or deadlifts my back is starting to hurt, and 315 and 355 yesterday really started to hurt. It's not worth a more severe injury so I'm going to take a break

Military press was fun with the higher reps, but I couldnt get a full 3 sets at 125. I'm thinking of doing 3x8x130 next week?