M22 W2 Squat Training

Squat Training
Mesocycle 22 - Week 2

Beginning Thoughts:

Just worked out..

Workout:

Overhead Squats:
135 lbs x 5 reps
145 lbs x 4 reps
155 lbs x 3 reps

Front Squats:
225 lbs x 5 reps
245 lbs x 3 reps
265 lbs x 2 reps
295 lbs x 1 rep

Back Squats:
295 lbs x 3 reps
295 lbs x 3 reps
315 lbs x 2 reps

Anderson Half Squats:
315 lbs x 4 reps
315 lbs x 4 reps
345 lbs x 4 reps

Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes:
BW x 8 reps x 4 sets

Videos:

Everything:

Overall Impression:

Very tiring workout....

M22 W2 Back Training

Back Training
Mesocycle 22 - Week 2

Beginning Thoughts:

Just got back...

Workout:

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 20 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 50 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps

Chest Supported Rows:
160 lbs x 3 reps
180 lbs x 3 reps
200 lbs x 3 reps
180 lbs x 3 reps
180 lbs x 3 reps

High Cable Rows:
75 kgs x 10 reps
75 kgs x 10 reps
80 kgs x 8 + 2 reps
70 kgs x 12 reps
70 kgs x 10 reps

V-Grip Chin-ups:
BW x 6 reps x 2 sets

Russian Twists aka Landmines:
45 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets

Facepulls:
45 kgs x 15 reps
40 kgs x 15 reps

Hammer Curls:
20 kgs x 8 reps x 1 set

Videos:

nothing special

Overall Impression:

Tomorrow is squat day.

M22 W2 Deadlift Training

Deadlift Training
Mesocycle 22 - Week 2

Beginning Thoughts:

Last night's workout..

Workout:

Deadlift Warm-up:
Mobility Drills
135 lbs x 7 reps
245 lbs x 7 reps
295 lbs x 4 reps
345 lbs x 3 reps
385 lbs x 3 reps

Deadlifts:
415 lbs x 3 reps
435 lbs x 2 reps
455 lbs x 1 rep
****ing miserable workout. I really hate this. Second terrible workout in a row and there are yet many more to come. So whats the problem here? Y'all can see this in the video but here's the simple list:
1. The barbell is not an olympic bar and is much thinner therefore its a pain to hold
2. The barbell has no knurling except towards the very end
3. The plates are triangular in shape so whenever they land they're at an awkward angle
4. The plates are smaller than the normal 45 cm diameter plates I am used to working out with

Pistol Squats:
6 + 7 = 13 reps

Ab Roller:
BW x 10 reps x 5 sets

Hand Extensions:
2 bands x 20 reps x 3 sets

Videos:

Deadlifts:

Overall Impression:

This is very frustrating...

M22 W1 Press Training

Press Training
Mesocycle 22 - Week 1

Beginning Thoughts:

This is last night's workout....

Workout:

Banded Overhead Press:
155 lbs x 2 reps
155 lbs x 2 reps
155 lbs x 1 rep
135 lbs x 4 reps
It's been too long a break to expect my work capacity to remain the same. I'll improve on this next time...

Pull-ups:
BW x 12 reps
BW x 10 reps
BW x 10 reps
BW x 10 reps
Total = 42 reps

Close Grip Bench Press with Crazy Bells:
165 lbs x 5 reps
185 lbs x 5 reps
195 lbs x 4 reps
195 lbs x 2 reps
The first set of 195 involved the 4th rep being a true grinder. You'll see it in the video: it took ages to move the bar. On the very last set, I failed on the 3rd rep lol...

Cable Wood Chops:
15 kgs x 12 reps
17.5 kgs x 14 reps
20 kgs x 12 reps

Videos:

Banded OHP, Pull-ups and Close Grip Bench Press with Crazy Bells:

Overall Impression:

Decent session. I'm sore as hell from Saturday's Squat Training. I hope the next 2 days of rest help in the healing..