So I begin Maximum Strength next week. This week is a bitch because of travel and I also want to finish testing the maxes on things. I'm getting work done on my back and hips too, so next week will be a great starting point.
Anyhow, these are the current 1RM's, done either last week or this week:
Bench - 265
Squat - 355
Deadlift - 425
My goals for those respective lifts are 300,400,500. Right now I'm feeling like the deadlift still has the farthest to go, not only in the number of pounds but also considering the effort and lack of progress I've made over the last year. Of those 1RM's above, the deadlift was ugly while the other two were solid. I hit 405 a year and half ago!
So let's see what Eric's got for me. Maybe if I can grab him in between future Hall of Famers, then I can get him to help me out with my form or technique. I'm betting one or both have some serious issues.
Later this week I'll do the Broad Jump and 3RM chinups.
is maximum strength a program like NROL where everything is set-out or is it more like WS4SB where you have some selection?
Those goals sound good. If the program is like WS4SB where you get some choice, i would recomend some band work, reverse band deads/squats etc. I think those have helped my training a whole lot in the past year.
I personally wouldn't ever(and haven't ever) follow a cookie cutter program. But if you're going to do it, something by Eric Cressey is probably your best bet!
Thanks guys! I'm actually looking forward to being on a more cookie-cutter type program for a while. Just do what it says and move on. My brain needs a break.
I am interested how cressy lays things out. ~lisa was saying that things like speed deads, box squats, etc are all things in the program.. so its off to a good start in my books.
Thanks guys! I'm actually looking forward to being on a more cookie-cutter type program for a while. Just do what it says and move on. My brain needs a break.
That's exactly how I felt before doing NROL Strength. Now that I've finished, I'm ready for some variability, but I'll be watching here to see if this "cookie-cutter" program is in my future
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Good luck- I'm working on the same goals right now and will watch your progress.
I've got it in my head that 300,400,500 will allow me to think of myself as "strong". Not "really damn strong" or "super strong", but "strong". Right now I'm "fairly strong".
I've got it in my head that 300,400,500 will allow me to think of myself as "strong". Not "really damn strong" or "super strong", but "strong". Right now I'm "fairly strong".
I just like the idea of having 3, 4, and 5 plates per side on lifts. That looks a lot better!
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You set some really good goals for yourself and I'm looking forward to watching your progress on this program.
I generally like to follow the "cookie cutter" programs, but make changes where I feel the need. This usually means sticking to the set/rep scheme outlined by the program, but making substitutions for movements that I can't or don't want to do.
I'm thinking really damn strong is 400/500/600, 500/600/700 and above is super strong, and anything above 900 is really, really, really ridiculously super strong!
Put up 265 again, just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It went up and was even cleaner than last week's. I had a ton of back and elbow work done 2 days ago, and I'm feeling MUCH better. I'll be ready to kick ass starting next week.
Db Incline Benc Press
3x10 - 65's (probably could've done more here, but my left forearm was already going on me)
Rows
4x10 - 165
various rotation and core work
I'm liking this so far. The extra work at the end is good and pushes me just a little farther than I usually go.
Unfortunately, my left forearm issue has popped up already, radiating into my shoulder. It really make gripping difficult, so I wonder if I could do even more...
*Left neck/shoulder/elbow thing was killing me. It's getting worked on today (FRI). I'm thinking it's something in my neck plus the brachioradialis compressing a nerve(s).
Db Incline Bench
3x9 - 75's
*Left-side issue not a problem on these. Interesting.
Rows
3x9 - 170
*Had to stop on the 4th set because of left arm.
Prone trap raises, Db ERs.. had to skip side plank, again because of left side
Maximum Strength: 300,400,500
I'm betting one or both have some serious issues.
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