Luke 10-24-11 Squat

Equipped Squat

405 x 3 @ 9 (hit depth every rep)

435 x 3 @ 10- (hit depth 1st 2 reps) knees wrapped

too tired for 3rd set

Box Squats (straps down)

315 x 2

325 x 2

335 x 2

these feel hard, like the suit isn't helping at all

Power Cleans

135 x 3

155 x 3

175 x 3

195 x 1+fail

luke 10-18-11 Bench

Shirted Bench

hit 225 off chest, struggled to lockout

235 off 2 board

205 off chest

I'm learning where to touch. It's hard to get the bar down and even harder to get it back up.

Luke Bench 10-11-11

Bench

225 x 4 board, 3 board, 2 board,

235 x same as above

225 x same

245 x 3 board x 3, 2nd rep was really good

245 x 3 board x 3

255 x 3 board x 3

I just want to say I hate equipped lifting, especially shirted bench

Triceps

Pendlays

up to 185 x 6

Pull ups

Overhead Shrugs

70's x 50 x 3

Luke 10-11-11 Equipped Squat

Squat

45 x 10, 135 x 6, 225 x 3

315 x 2 (added super centurion straps down)

365 x 2

405 x 1

425 x 1 @ 9 hit depth (knees wrapped starting this set)

435 x 1 @ 9 1 inch high

445 x 1 @ 9- 1 inch high

455 x 1 @ 9- PR half inch high

Band Lightened Squat

405 x 5

425 x 5

445 x 5

Leg Press

Foam Roller Transversus

3 glasses of milk and 1 pound of beef short ribs with Greg

Luke 10-6-11 Equipped Deadlift

For those who didn't know, I had a dart thrown into my neck last night by my roommate. I went to Ashe Center today and I'm fine.

Sumo Suited Deadlift

135 x 8

225 x 5

285 x 3 straps ups belted

325 x 1

375 x 5 @ 8

405 x 5 @ 10 (ties raw PR) 2nd rep felt really good, last 2 were shitty, video to come

Sumo Suited Rack Pulls (from 2nd lowest in half rack, 2 inches below knee)

405 x 5

425 x 5

445 x 5

Kettlebell Swings

56 lbs x 12 x 3

Banded Hamstring Curls

Luke 8-4-11 First Equipped Bench

Bench

45 x 10, 95 x 8, 135 x 5, 185 x 1

205 x 3 to 3 board (added katana)

225 x 3 to 2 board

235 x 3 to 2 board

235 x 3 to 2 board

235 x 2 to 2 board + fail to chest= got it to chest and had no pop... fuck

245 x 3 x 2 to 3 board. lockout felt decent, but needs work

Dumbbell Triceps Extension

30's x 10 x 4

Pendlay Rows

135 x 8 x 2

155 x 8

Hammer Curls

45's x 8 x 4

Overhead shrugs on shoulder press machine

60's x 50

70's x 30

80's x 30

70's x 30

70's x 30

Ab Wheel

Luke 8-3-11 Squat

Squat

45 x 10, 135 x 6, 225 x 3 315 x 2 (added super centurion straps down, belt, and wrist wraps) 365 x 2 (straps up)

405 x 3 high

425 x 3 inch high

445 x 3 @ 10- 2nd rep was depth other were barely high

455 x fail (knees wrapped for this set lead to many personal problems. I couldn't unrack the weight or walk it out properly.

405 x 3 with Greg wrapped knees, felt much nicer than Dave's

I was really pissed about 455. This workout took almost 3 hours. This sucks. I need to learn to walk out heavy weights with knee wraps and to squat with knee wraps.

Band Lightened Squats with 2 reds per side

385 x 3

405 x 3

405 x 5 @ 8

Leg Press

worked up to 6 plates per side x 10

Jumps up the large steps by rock climbing wall

Ball sweeps

Luke 9-26-11 First Equipped Squat

Squat

45 x 10, 8, 135 x 6, 225 x 3, 275 x 2 (added belt and wrist wraps) 315 x 1

365 x 3 (added super centurion straps down)

405 x 5 @ 10- bar slippage by 3rd rep for every set. I think I was able to hit depth on these or at least I was close.

405 x 3 @ 9+

405 x 3 @ 8+ knees wrapped B-

385 x 4+1 @ 8

Band Lightened Squats with fitwell black bands

405 x 5

455 x 5

475 x 3 bands were uneven throughout each set so I stopped this nonsense

Leg Press

worked up to 6 plates per side x 10

Ball bridges

Squat box jumps

Luke 9-21-11 Club sports jamboree

Tandem Deadlift with Greg

455 x 1

545 x 1

635 x 1

725 x 4

also I tried on my gear, I was able to get my suit on after a day and get the straps up with help. I don't think I will be able to deadlift in it because I won't be able to reach the bar. I can get the shirt over my elbows, but not seated in my armpits. I think I will be able to get it on with help, but it will be tight.

Gear update

My gear arrived today from Titan. It only took them 10 days from when I ordered it for them to make it and deliver it. The problem now is I'm still at home and the gear is at my apartment without me. I'm looking forward to trying it on (ha) and getting all the scrapes and bruises (not) and squatting 500 and benching 300 (hopefully)

UPDATE: Titan has increased their prices by about $15. This may not apply to the student discount however.

Luke 9-6-11 Squat

My breast nuggets are still sore from incline bench on sunday. I felt super exhausted after work (biked 12 miles today) so I took a 30 minute nap before gym. I felt surprisingly good at the gym though.

I ordered my gear today. Although I believe that raw lifts are a much truer measure of strength than equipped, USAPL collegiate nationals is backward and ignorant of this fact, thus I must compete in gear to have any chance at placing.

My order:

Titan Super Centurion Squat Suit- Size 36 (148)- Wide Stance- Blue

Titan Katana Bench Shirt- Size 40 (165)- Angled Sleeves- Blue

Titan THP Knee Wraps (most supportive and tightest)- 2 meters

It cost $237 for all items including shipping. With student discount the super centurion was $115 (regular would have been $90) the Katana was $90 (super would have been $109) and the wraps were $16.50 I think. They said they would try to get it to me by Sept 30, but orders usually take 4-6 weeks.

Squat

45 x 10, 135 x 8, 225 x 4, 275 x 2, 325 x 1

365 x 3 @ 8+

385 x 3 @ 9

400 x 3 @ 9+ (5 pound PR) maybe 2 white light depth

Lowish Pin Squats (3 inches above parallel, full pause at bottom)

315 x 3 @ 10-

315 x 5 @ 9

315 x 5 @ 8

Zercher Squat

225 x 6

245 x 6

255 x 6

uhhg these suck

Abs and Foam Roller Transversus and Stretching

4/22 DE Squat

Box Squat (16"):
+ 34 Hardcore, straps down
225x2
245x2x8
275x1
295x1

Banded Hypers:
2Blues x 5, 5, 5

Abs:
3 sets side bends
4 sets pulldown abs w/Blue band

The squats felt nice and fast, which was very nice (the box was just about parallel). I was able to really sit back into the suit due to my improved ham/glute strength. Even 295 went up pretty quickly. I was going to do my glute thrusts this workout, but the rack that I use to do them was occupied by people doing cleans.

BENCH

Bench Press:
Decided to end this 275 for a triple bullshit once and for all.
275 X 3 (PR son)

Shirted Bench Press:
Busted out the brand new 42 Katana. It was so tight that I had to use a close grip for my first 3 sets because I couldn't get my fingers to touch the rings.
275 X 1 (off 3 board)
300 X 1 (off 3 board)
315 X 1 (off 3 board)
330 X 1 (off 2 board)
Got some good pop on that last rep, hopefully it will transfer over when I eventually touch.

Floor Press:
225 X 5
245 X 5
265 X 5
245 X 8

Weighted Dips:
45lb X 20 (3 sets)

Cable Triceps

sqhot

Squat (belt only):
336 X 5
341 X 5

Tried on Art's 36 Titan Centurion (in red). It didn't fit him because it was too small but it seems to fit me pretty well. What size is yours Dave?

Straps up, no wraps:
385 X 1
429 X 1 (felt pretty easy)

Hack Squat:
4 sets

Calves on the Leg Press:
4 sets

Barbell Shrugs
Abs

Gear Makeover

Thank you Dave and Nathan for letting me use and stink up your gear. But now it's time for me to buy EVERYTHING. Here is what I have picked out as some of my options. Feel free to speak your mind or give me advice on any of the brands that you prefer or which would suit my style of lifting.

Squat Suit:
My stance is medium wide? I know it's wider than Dave's and I think it's a bit narrower than Nathan's stance.
1. Titan Centurion NXG Super+

Bench Shirt:
I'm confused about this one. I have a weak arch, but I want to work on it. My grip is very wide, pretty much the maximum grip allowed for competition. Also, I keep my elbows pretty far out (I haven't had to tuck much) and like to touch at about my sternum.
1. Super Katana
2. Rage X, Phenom, Katana

Dead Lift Suit:
My stance is conventional. Can't be cool like Steve and convert to sumo. Will the Centurion make for a decent conventional DL suit?
1. Inzer Fusion
2. Inzer Max DL

Finally, where is the best place to buy all this stuff at (besides the Inzer gear, which I would go to Steve Denison for). I know these things barely ever go on sale so I'm willing to spend, I just don't want to get ripped off. Thanks guys.

Squat

Squat: 185x3
225x3, 2
255x1
295x1

Box Squat: 225x4
135+purple x 4, 4
155+purple x 4
185+purple x 4

Box Jumps and Abs to finish.

Squats

Warm Up: 135x6
185x5

Straps Down: 225x5

Straps Up: 225x5
275x3 PR

Power Cleans: 145x4
135x5x3

Pause Squats (5 count): 225x3
205x5
185x5

Banded Decline Abs: 4 sets w/purple

The suit felt loose today. Still tight in the hips, but I could almost fully strap up myself. This will most likely exacerbate for the meet, as I will now be going for the 198's. I weighed in at 205 today. 7 pounds in 4 weeks is doable.

Also, the gym staff today told us to stop using chalk. While Dave was still warming up with 405. If this was actually enforced, Brent would be in big trouble LOL.

Good training video

Sandbag training

Sandbags are on the list of shit to make. These look very useful (and cheap).

Deadlift: Fully Geared

Sumo Deadlift: warm-ups
275x3

+suit, straps down: 295x3

Straps up: 315x3
365x2.75 (my hands got stuck on my thighs and couldn't lock it)

Good Mornings: 135x8
185x6, 6
225x6, 6

Banded Back Raises: 3 sets

Pulldown Abs: 3 sets

The deadlifts were good. Had I applied baby powder, the last rep would have been mine. I felt very strong today. I forsee pulling over 4 plates at the meet.

1st Day in Suit

Some warm-up sets, and then I put on my suit.

Box Squats: 135 +greens x 2 x 8

PowerCleans: 115x5
135x5, 5, 5

Barbell Lunges: 95x6/6
135x6/6, ?/?
95x?/?

Strip set: leg ext./135lb squat

Brutally painful hamstring stretch

The suit was tight, and will take a bit of getting used to. Got some nice bruises though.

Also, Brent and Dave came up with the phrase "no more kylin' around".