you’ve been bloody sick, and 2 days ago posted
Haha, I did get very sick. I’m still there honestly. I’m typing this from the bathroom because I’m afraid to stray too far from the toilet. My dinner’s trying to come back up on me.
PLUS studying flat out for mid terms and you can’t figure out why your squat may have dropped… :rolleyes:
Haha, I’ve got an awful short term memory. I had already forgotten about being sick. 
Now that you put it that way though, I have been studying hard, I’ve been sick and sleep deprived, I’ve been under some emotional strain, I haven’t squatted for a few weeks, and my weight is down 6 lbs from its peak. I guess those might be why my squat is down. :rolleyes:
Thanks for bringing me around. I honestly would not have noticed that if you hadn’t said anything.
March 5th, 2010
Lower Body Focus
Condition:
My entire backside is still fatigued. On the upside, I finished with my last two midterms yesterday. I’m now officially on Spring break. Bodyweight is 208 lbs.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Back Squats (full depth)
3 x 3 @ 275 lbs, 180 sec. rest
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
5 x 3 @ (135, 165, 185, 205 (easy 5 lb PR), 165 lbs), 120-180 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
3 x 8 @ 25+25 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Abs
Cool Down:
Nothing
Notes:
Well, today’s session went well. 275 lbs still feels far too heavy on my back, but 205 felt like a feather in my hands. 205 lbs x 3 is a 5 lb PR on the power snatch, but I could’ve gone quite a bit higher. Oh well, there’s always next session.
After that, jump squats and ab work were pretty standard. I’m going to be occupied this weekend, so I don’t intend to train until Monday. The extra rest day will be nice.
Here’s video of a few snatch sets:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=The7CEuqnWc
March 12th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
Ugh, everything from my neck down to my hamstrings is sore and tight. My body does not want to train today. My mind, however, is dead set on busting ass, so guess what I did. Weight was 207.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
1 1/2 Rep Back Squats (full depth)
Worked up to 225 lbs x 3, didn’t have it in me to go heavier
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
8 x 3 @ 175 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
2 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
4 x (8, 8, 8, 6) & BW + 70 lbs, rest varied
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Dropset (107 lbs x 7 + 87 lbs x 6 + 67 lbs x 7)
1 x 11 @ 67 lbs
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Well, I just couldn’t squat today. I didn’t have it in me to push myself. On snatches however, 175 for 8 x 3 went up like a dream. Both my strength and work capacity are really coming along well. I know it’s one hell of a long shot, but I want to be using 200+ lbs for this same workout before I turn 22.
Other than that, a number of factors have convinced me that I actually want to look like I lift. My shoulders are fairly developed, but my arms and chest are lagging. Push ups allow me to train abs as well as my pressing muscles and curls are just fun. I seem to have a lot of strength on curls, but my bicep development doesn’t show it. Oh well, I’ll fix that.
Also, on push ups, I weighed myself on a scale at the bottom of a rep and it came out to 222 lbs. Factoring in the weight of my arms, that’s only the equivalent of about 200-205 lbs on a barbell. That’ll go up quickly too though.
March 15th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
Man, I woke up with massive DOMS throughout my entire back, but especially concentrated around my scapulae. My chest was sore as well, but it’s been that way since Friday. I shouldn’t be training, but I want to anyways.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Back Squats (full depth)
2 x 3 @ 300 lbs, 180 sec. rest
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
4 x 3 @ 180 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
2 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
4 x (10, 10, 9, 6) & BW + 70 lbs, rest varied
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Dropset (107 lbs x 8 + 87 lbs x 5 + 67 lbs x 10)
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Well, squats were as hard as ever. I don’t know what it is, but my knees won’t handle them. I’m beginning to think a medication I’ve been on might be affecting my knees. My squat has been down since I started taking it.
After that, the snatches went well enough. My back was tired though, and so I cut the volume to prevent myself from wearing it out too badly. I’m going to stick with this weight all of this week before pushing for 185 for sets and reps next week.
Upper body was fine. Big recent PRs on both lifts. My upper body is going to catch up to my lower body quickly. I plan on being 100% better by Wednesday, but if not, I might push back training until Friday. That probably won’t happen, but it’s the plan.
March 17th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
My mid back was still tired when I woke up this morning, but the rest of my body felt good. Still, the plan was to take it easy, do some light overhead squats, some upper body work, and just chill out in general. Unfortunately, I suck at following plans. Bodyweight was 208 this morning.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
5 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
2 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
BW x Failure
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Lots
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Okay, I said I wasn’t going to leave 180 lbs until next week, but I lied. 185 lbs is kind of a milestone, and if I’m going to be building up from anywhere, it’s here.
Snatches went well. I started to get tired towards the end, but that’s no surprise. Mid back and shoulders need some rest, but my pull is strong.
And upper body work was nothing special. I just a lot of reps of both of my exercises. Damn do I hate high reps.
March 19th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
Feeling pretty good. Mid-back is still sore, but I’m feeling good.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
25 total reps
Workout:
Split Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
5 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
5 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Push Ups (hands and feel elevated for extra ROM, close stance, elbows tucked)
BW x Failure x 2
EZ Bar Curls (strict)
Lots
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
I decided to teach myself how to do split snatches today. They feel much more natural than squat snatches to me. I think I might stick with these. Other than that, I put in some extra volume on jumps (weighted and unweighted) today. I might be feeling it tomorrow. Still, I’ve got until Monday to recover.
As for upper body strength, it’s coming along pretty quickly. It should only be a few more weeks before my upper body really starts to blow up. That’s how it usually happens when I reincorporate upper work.
March 24th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
My body feels good, but I’m rundown. I’m pretty damn sleep deprived, stressed out, and my weight is down. BW was 206.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
25 total reps
Workout:
Split Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
2 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
3 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Ugh, women weaken the legs…
March 29th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
I went to bed before midnight for the first time in memory. I usually get to bed between 1-3 AM and get back up at 6 or so. Needless to say, the rest had me feeling great. Bodyweight was 202.6 lbs.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
7 x 3 @ 175 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Abs
BB Work for Upper Body
Cool Down:
Some BW movements
Notes:
Well, I know one night isn’t enough to fix chronic sleep deprivation, but it’s a start. I’m going to keep trying to get to bed by 10 PM and see how my body responds. The last time I did this was in October and it made my weights take off. Maybe I’ll be smart and stick with it this time.
Were you 220 a couple months ago?
Better step your game up, Fog girlfriend is making up ground. 
TDL 8x3x185 @ bw 120. 56sec 400 PR!!!
Just 57 (from HS). She hasn’t run seriously in ~4 years, but if she keeps working, RJ is in trouble ;).
I was holding steady at 214 for a while, but I haven’t been able to keep weight on me for the past few weeks.
And damn, looks like I do have to step up my game. I haven’t ran in so long, but the snow is finally starting to go away. Soon, soon.
Have you ever triple jumped?
Yes, poorly. Why do you ask?
You have good strength to bodyweight ratio and can jump. I thought you might be good at it.
Gotcha. Yeah, I’m a bit too heavy for TJ. Since my bodyweight isn’t going up though, I might end up sprinting this summer anyways. I’ve got a lot more strength and power than ever before, but we’ll see how it goes.
And you haven’t ran in almost a year.
That’s no different than usual.
April 7th, 2010
Total Body Focus
Condition:
It’s been 9 days since I last trained. I haven’t taken a break this long in my entire training career. I feel good, but I’m not expecting much.
Warm Up:
Some BW movements
Light Plyos
Box Jumps
20 total reps
SL ADA Reverse Landings
20 total reps
Workout:
Power Snatches (index fingers on rings, minimal dip to catch)
4 x 3 @ 185 lbs, 120 sec. rest
Rhythmic DB Jump Squats
4 x 10 @ (25+25 lbs), 180 sec. rest
Abs
Cool Down:
Shoulder Dislocates
Notes:
Dammit. School, women, personal projects, and life in general have kept me away for too long. Feels good to be back again. I don’t think I’ve lost much strength, but my groove feels a bit off on everything. Oh well, it’ll come back quickly.
I don’t want to take any more break likes this. Hopefully I won’t have to.