Or you could change your date to hit those goals to November (rather than Jan) then RESET with some new goals now that you have a better feeling of where you are
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Or you could change your date to hit those goals to November (rather than Jan) then RESET with some new goals now that you have a better feeling of where you are
See, now that's why I like it when you chime in YM. Always full of advice. Although, I might say the goals I had earlier for the beginning of December.
Tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00
85 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
185 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+140 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
135 5x5
Calf Press - RI 1:00
410 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
This one felt good all around. All my lifts were where they should be for 5x5.
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00
85 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
185 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+140 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
135 5x5
Calf Press - RI 1:00
410 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
This one felt good all around. All my lifts were where they should be for 5x5.
Tonight...
Military Press - RI 1:30
85 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
115 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDL - RI 1:30
30 3x6 (each leg)
Planks - RI 2:00
BW 3x 70s, 65s, 50s
Static Holds - RI 2:00
80s 3x 53s, 41s, 35s
Military Press - RI 1:30
85 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
115 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDL - RI 1:30
30 3x6 (each leg)
Planks - RI 2:00
BW 3x 70s, 65s, 50s
Static Holds - RI 2:00
80s 3x 53s, 41s, 35s
Tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00
95 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
195 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+155 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
145 3x3
Calf Press - RI 1:00
405 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00
95 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
195 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+155 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
145 3x3
Calf Press - RI 1:00
405 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
Great work, dude! This looks like a solid program
Thanks man.
Yeah, I'm pretty happy with this Texas Method program so far. You had pretty good results from it, didn't you?
Tonight...
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
95 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00-2:15
125 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+12 5x5
Single Leg RDL - RI 2:00
45 5x5 (each leg)
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x 40s, 35s, 24s
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
95 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00-2:15
125 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+12 5x5
Single Leg RDL - RI 2:00
45 5x5 (each leg)
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x 40s, 35s, 24s
Tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
80 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
160 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+125 3x6
Bench Press - RI 1:30
125 3x6
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s 2x 45s, 35s
90s 1x fail
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
80 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
160 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+125 3x6
Bench Press - RI 1:30
125 3x6
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s 2x 45s, 35s
90s 1x fail
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
So, I missed my 3x3 workout last week due to a number of reasons, so I decided to start this week with the same 5x5 workout as last week. I don't like missing a workout and would much rather redo a week than progress.
Today...
Military Press - RI 2:00
94 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00
121 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+13 5x5
Single Leg RDL - RI 2:00
50 5x5
Calf Press - RI 1:00
440 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
165 3x7
The numbers are a little wonky because I am home from work now again for 3 weeks and the gym I go to has the metric plates, AKA the 5, 10, 15, 20 KG plates.
Today...
Military Press - RI 2:00
94 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00
121 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+13 5x5
Single Leg RDL - RI 2:00
50 5x5
Calf Press - RI 1:00
440 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
165 3x7
The numbers are a little wonky because I am home from work now again for 3 weeks and the gym I go to has the metric plates, AKA the 5, 10, 15, 20 KG plates.
Tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
78 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
166 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+126 3x6
DB Bench Press - RI 1:30
50s 3x6
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x42s, 35s, 30s
Had to switch out the bench because just as I was finishing the rows someone came and grabbed it. Had a hard time getting a bench to do the DB bench because I guess today was a "chest and/or shoulder day" at my gym.
Also, saw some "bro" wearing a lifting belt while doing curls. He was also only curling 35s. Douche.
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
78 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
166 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+126 3x6
DB Bench Press - RI 1:30
50s 3x6
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x42s, 35s, 30s
Had to switch out the bench because just as I was finishing the rows someone came and grabbed it. Had a hard time getting a bench to do the DB bench because I guess today was a "chest and/or shoulder day" at my gym.
Also, saw some "bro" wearing a lifting belt while doing curls. He was also only curling 35s. Douche.
Today...
Military Press - RI 2:00
105.5 3x3
Front Squat - RI 2:00
144 3x3
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+22 3x3
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
60 3x3
Seated Calf Press - RI 1:00
88 2x10
Planks - RI 2:00
BW 3x80s, 65s, 60s
All lifts felt good today. Not too easy, but not too hard either. Just right. Minus the seated calf press. The piece of equipment they have there is really uncomfortable. Hurts the knees and you have to extend your legs out so they are not 90 degrees. It's weird.
Other than that, it was good.
Also, saw The Town tonight. Good movie.
Military Press - RI 2:00
105.5 3x3
Front Squat - RI 2:00
144 3x3
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+22 3x3
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
60 3x3
Seated Calf Press - RI 1:00
88 2x10
Planks - RI 2:00
BW 3x80s, 65s, 60s
All lifts felt good today. Not too easy, but not too hard either. Just right. Minus the seated calf press. The piece of equipment they have there is really uncomfortable. Hurts the knees and you have to extend your legs out so they are not 90 degrees. It's weird.
Other than that, it was good.
Also, saw The Town tonight. Good movie.
Today...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
89 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
193.5 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
138.5 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+143 5x5
Hang Leg Raises - RI 1:00
BW 3x10
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
85s 1x50s
90s 2x34s, 23s
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
89 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
193.5 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
138.5 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+143 5x5
Hang Leg Raises - RI 1:00
BW 3x10
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
85s 1x50s
90s 2x34s, 23s
Thanks Gaz.
Haven't been getting around to the journals much lately, how's things going?
Today...
Military Press - RI 1:30
89 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
122 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDLs - RI 1:30
35 3x6
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
160 1x10
160 2x8
Standing Calf Raises - RI 1:00
133 1x15
221 2x8
Short and decent. Haven't had that much weight on my back for the calf raises in a while.
You know you're squatting ATG when your standing on 20kg plates and your still bottoming out on the lowest setting of the squat rack safety. It's a good feeling.
Military Press - RI 1:30
89 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
122 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDLs - RI 1:30
35 3x6
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
160 1x10
160 2x8
Standing Calf Raises - RI 1:00
133 1x15
221 2x8
Short and decent. Haven't had that much weight on my back for the calf raises in a while.
You know you're squatting ATG when your standing on 20kg plates and your still bottoming out on the lowest setting of the squat rack safety. It's a good feeling.
Thanks man.
You're 100% right, if feels so much better mentally, but also physically. I find it doesn't feel right on the knees when only going parallel.
There's a couple of guys in the gym who do squats (it's unfortunately a rare sight). When they do, they load the bar up and do I'd say 2/5 squats and think they're awesome.
Today...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
100 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
210 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+165 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
155 3x3
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x46s, 35s, 30s
Have been feeling under the weather the past few days so I thought this workout was going to be sub-par, however it was quite the opposite. I was very pleased with this one.
Oh yeah, for anyone celebrating (not too many of you I don't think
) Happy Thanksgiving!
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
100 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
210 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+165 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
155 3x3
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x46s, 35s, 30s
Have been feeling under the weather the past few days so I thought this workout was going to be sub-par, however it was quite the opposite. I was very pleased with this one.
Oh yeah, for anyone celebrating (not too many of you I don't think
) Happy Thanksgiving!
Today...
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
100 3x5
100 2x4
Front Squats - RI 2:00
133 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+18 3x5
BW+18 2x4
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
55 5x5 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
440 3x8
Static Holds - RI 2:00
(2x)90 3x48s, 35s, 27s
So after the good workout the last session, this one was sub-par. Didn't hit the 5x5 on both MP and pullups for the weight. However, I was very pleased with my front squats.
I think after this week cycle, I'm gonna take a few days off, then start at it again. I gotta reach those goals by December!
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
100 3x5
100 2x4
Front Squats - RI 2:00
133 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+18 3x5
BW+18 2x4
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
55 5x5 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
440 3x8
Static Holds - RI 2:00
(2x)90 3x48s, 35s, 27s
So after the good workout the last session, this one was sub-par. Didn't hit the 5x5 on both MP and pullups for the weight. However, I was very pleased with my front squats.
I think after this week cycle, I'm gonna take a few days off, then start at it again. I gotta reach those goals by December!
Things are good, getting on with final year project and stuff.
Hows things with you?
And yeah, i got pretty good results off this program! Its great. Nice and uncomplicated - lift heavy, now lift light, now lift heavier!!! Repeat, lol.
Just looking back at my goals and as of now my front squat, dead lift and pullup goals all seem within reach in the next 6 weeks. However, the MP goal seems a little hefty . I'll try my best, but I only think I'll be able to reach 3/4 goals. 30lbs in 6 weeks (when actually 3/6 weeks is when I lift heavy for the MP) is a tad much.
Current Distance to Goals:
Front Squat = 20lbs away
RDL = 25lbs away
Pullups = +12lbs away
MP = 30lbs away
. I'll try my best, but I only think I'll be able to reach 3/4 goals. 30lbs in 6 weeks (when actually 3/6 weeks is when I lift heavy for the MP) is a tad much.Current Distance to Goals:
Front Squat = 20lbs away
RDL = 25lbs away
Pullups = +12lbs away
MP = 30lbs away
This workout is from Thursday, October 14th
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
83.5 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
166 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+126 3x6
Bench Press - RI 1:30
133 3x6
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x45s, 38s, 31s
Hang Cleans - RI 1:30
83.5 3x6
RDLs - RI 1:30
166 3x6
T-bar Rows - RI 1:30
+126 3x6
Bench Press - RI 1:30
133 3x6
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x45s, 38s, 31s
Just looking back at my goals and as of now my front squat, dead lift and pullup goals all seem within reach in the next 6 weeks. However, the MP goal seems a little hefty
Current Distance to Goals:
Front Squat = 20lbs away
RDL = 25lbs away
Pullups = +12lbs away
MP = 30lbs away
You should be able to make all of those except MP. It's just a tough lift and progress is slow on it to the point that at times you feel like you're stagnating. I'm ecstatic if I can make 5lbs. a month on military press.
Regarding the front squats, what do you find difficult about them? Are they tougher on your upper back/core or on your quads? I've found that they don't really hurt my quads that much but they are really tough on my back.
Yeah, I hear what you're saying about the MP. I think I've been stuck at 105 for a while. I think the little break will do me good.
For me, front squats seem to do a number on my core. I found that especially tonight. I still find that they are tough on the quads, and this sounds weird but if I were to do the same weight on back squats, I don't think I'd feel them as much in my quads.
Tonight...
Military Press - RI 2:00
105 3x3
Front Squats - RI 2:00
150 3x3
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+25 3x3
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
70 3x3 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Planks - RI 2:00+
BW 3x90s, 60s, 60s
Lifts up again, minus the MP.
Single leg RDLs were good, was a small grip workout at the same time.
Pullups felt good.
Going to take a few days off and start back at it Monday.
Military Press - RI 2:00
105 3x3
Front Squats - RI 2:00
150 3x3
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+25 3x3
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
70 3x3 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Planks - RI 2:00+
BW 3x90s, 60s, 60s
Lifts up again, minus the MP.
Single leg RDLs were good, was a small grip workout at the same time.
Pullups felt good.
Going to take a few days off and start back at it Monday.
So after a few nights off, I was back at it tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
95 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
195 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
135 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+150 5x5
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s 2x42s, 22s
Grip completely failed and wasn't able to get a 3rd set. As contradictory as it sounds, my grip work is usually best after deads. Not this time.
Hanging Leg Raises - RI 1:00
BW 3x12,10,10
Everything was up, minus my bench which was a bit disappointing. Happy I was able to get 95 on the hang cleans.
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
95 5x5
RDLs - RI 2:00
195 5x5
Bench Press - RI 2:00
135 5x5
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+150 5x5
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s 2x42s, 22s
Grip completely failed and wasn't able to get a 3rd set. As contradictory as it sounds, my grip work is usually best after deads. Not this time.
Hanging Leg Raises - RI 1:00
BW 3x12,10,10
Everything was up, minus my bench which was a bit disappointing. Happy I was able to get 95 on the hang cleans.
Tonight...
Military Press - RI 1:30
90 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
125 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDLs - RI 1:30
45 3x6 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
Military Press - RI 1:30
90 3x6
Front Squat - RI 1:30
125 3x6
Pullups - RI 1:30
BW 3x6
Single Leg RDLs - RI 1:30
45 3x6 (each leg)
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Cable Crunches - RI 1:00
150 3x10
Tonight...
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
105 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
220 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
155 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+170 3x3
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s x55s
100s 2x31s, 21s
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Everything was decent again, but unfortunately my bench didn't make any progress from the last 3x3 workout.
Hang Cleans - RI 2:00-2:15
105 3x3
RDLs - RI 2:00
220 3x3
Bench Press - RI 2:00
155 3x3
T-bar Rows - RI 2:00
+170 3x3
Static Holds - RI 2:00+
90s x55s
100s 2x31s, 21s
Calf Press - RI 1:00
450 3x8
Everything was decent again, but unfortunately my bench didn't make any progress from the last 3x3 workout.
Tonight...
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
100 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00-2:15
140 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+20 5x5
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
60 5x5 (each leg)
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x42s, 36s, 29s
Hit the 100 5x5 on the MP which felt good. It was odd because I felt like I was getting stronger as the sets progressed.
The front squats ABSOLUTELY killed me tonight for some reason.
First set on pullups were tough, got better after that.
Any update with weight, not that I am trying to put on weight, but I am up to 158, from ~155, now. And in all honesty, am sure it's mostly muscle mass because I am looking more "cut" and not much more fat.
Military Press - RI 2:00-2:15
100 5x5
Front Squat - RI 2:00-2:15
140 5x5
Pullups - RI 2:00
BW+20 5x5
Single Leg RDLs - RI 2:00
60 5x5 (each leg)
Monkey Hangs - RI 2:00
BW 3x42s, 36s, 29s
Hit the 100 5x5 on the MP which felt good. It was odd because I felt like I was getting stronger as the sets progressed.
The front squats ABSOLUTELY killed me tonight for some reason.
First set on pullups were tough, got better after that.
Any update with weight, not that I am trying to put on weight, but I am up to 158, from ~155, now. And in all honesty, am sure it's mostly muscle mass because I am looking more "cut" and not much more fat.
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