Houzi Training Log
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24-4-2024
Deadlift:
252.5kg x1 ----- PR!!
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
Wide Grip RDL:
140kg x10 --- PR
140kg x10
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
band x2mins
Had decent sleep last night and felt pretty good this morning. Decided that since 245kg moved ok last time, that I would chip my 1RM PR. AND I BLOODY GOT IT! It moved roughly the same as 245kg did last time.
This was probably the best deadlift session Ive ever had.... ever. Managed a new 1RM (took nearly 2 years) while unpeaked as part of a training session, with more in the tank, followed by a volume PR with 220kg 5x3, and then a 10RM PR on wide grip RDLs. Deadlifts seems to be loving the every-other-week approach.
252.5kg x1 ----- PR!!
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
220kg x3
Wide Grip RDL:
140kg x10 --- PR
140kg x10
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
band x2mins
Had decent sleep last night and felt pretty good this morning. Decided that since 245kg moved ok last time, that I would chip my 1RM PR. AND I BLOODY GOT IT! It moved roughly the same as 245kg did last time.
This was probably the best deadlift session Ive ever had.... ever. Managed a new 1RM (took nearly 2 years) while unpeaked as part of a training session, with more in the tank, followed by a volume PR with 220kg 5x3, and then a 10RM PR on wide grip RDLs. Deadlifts seems to be loving the every-other-week approach.
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Re: Houzi Training Log
Fuck yes! Twice a week seems to be doing the job for you.
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@DCR and @MarkKO thanks guys!
Twice a week is going amazingly well. Heavy Upper, Heavy Lower and maybe an extra 3rd day.
Twice a week is going amazingly well. Heavy Upper, Heavy Lower and maybe an extra 3rd day.
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That is a fantastic Deadlift session!
Congrats on the multiple PR's.
Congrats on the multiple PR's.
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Thankyou!Clearwater47 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:06 am That is a fantastic Deadlift session!
Congrats on the multiple PR's.
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Nice PR houzi!
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Congrats!
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Bench Press:
165kg x1
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
Feet Up Bench Press:
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x9
Pull Ups:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Triceps Skullcrushers:
35kg x lots
35kg x lots
35kg x lots
A bit of a "meh" day. The top single with 165kg was very hard, much harder than expected which is a bit dissapointing. However, the sets with 140kg moved ok, last set was tough. I am pretty confident that 5x5 with 140kg will be there when I try it in two week though.
165kg x1
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
140kg x4
Feet Up Bench Press:
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x9
Pull Ups:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Triceps Skullcrushers:
35kg x lots
35kg x lots
35kg x lots
A bit of a "meh" day. The top single with 165kg was very hard, much harder than expected which is a bit dissapointing. However, the sets with 140kg moved ok, last set was tough. I am pretty confident that 5x5 with 140kg will be there when I try it in two week though.
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Squat:
220kg x1
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
High Bar Pause Squat:
135kg x10
135kg x8
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
band x2mins
A bit of an ok day. 220kg still feels pretty heavy, but its moving around the same as before. Managed to get the 6x4 with 180kg. I was pretty cooked by the end of this.
I think once I get all the 5x5 goals im aiming for, ill deload and then do a test.
Im also thinking about training later in the year. Im only doing 9-10 sets of bench per week, and 8-9 sets of squats OR deadlifts per week. Im wondering about bumping up the frequency, perhaps splitting that volume across two SBD days.
220kg x1
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
180kg x4
High Bar Pause Squat:
135kg x10
135kg x8
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
band x2mins
A bit of an ok day. 220kg still feels pretty heavy, but its moving around the same as before. Managed to get the 6x4 with 180kg. I was pretty cooked by the end of this.
I think once I get all the 5x5 goals im aiming for, ill deload and then do a test.
Im also thinking about training later in the year. Im only doing 9-10 sets of bench per week, and 8-9 sets of squats OR deadlifts per week. Im wondering about bumping up the frequency, perhaps splitting that volume across two SBD days.
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Going to play devil's advocate here and ask why change when things seem to be working well.
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It wouldnt be for ages yet, if I even do it. More just to do something different and Im curious if the same volume spread weekly would feel better.
My other idea bouncing around is to do the 10RM program I did before, that was fun too...
For now though, ill stick with what im doing.
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@houzi That is some serious squatting!
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Thanks! It was a tough session.
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Close Grip Bench Press:
150kg x1
140kg x2
140kg x2
140kg x2
140kg x2
Overhead Press:
60kg x10
60kg x10
60kg x10
Pull Ups:
BW x15
BW x10
Tricep Pushdowns:
band x lots
band x lots
I got mega turbo diarrhea and intestinal pain from last thursday through to sunday, so training got pushed back a bit. Today felt a bit off, I think I need to re-learn how to use leg drive because it sucked today.
150kg x1
140kg x2
140kg x2
140kg x2
140kg x2
Overhead Press:
60kg x10
60kg x10
60kg x10
Pull Ups:
BW x15
BW x10
Tricep Pushdowns:
band x lots
band x lots
I got mega turbo diarrhea and intestinal pain from last thursday through to sunday, so training got pushed back a bit. Today felt a bit off, I think I need to re-learn how to use leg drive because it sucked today.
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Deadlift:
220kg x1
250kg x0 -- zero power here
Wide Grip RDL:
145kg x10 --- PR
145kg x10
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
I thought I would have a good session today... I thought wrong. 220kg was a bit slow as a last warm up, and 250kg felt like it was stapled, so I just stopped it there. I knew 220kg for 4x4 wouldnt be happening and In not going to kill myself trying. Did my accessory stuff and left it at that. Annoying, but hopefully the extra rest helps for next week.
220kg x1
250kg x0 -- zero power here
Wide Grip RDL:
145kg x10 --- PR
145kg x10
Ab Wheel:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Banded Monster Walks:
band x2mins
band x2mins
I thought I would have a good session today... I thought wrong. 220kg was a bit slow as a last warm up, and 250kg felt like it was stapled, so I just stopped it there. I knew 220kg for 4x4 wouldnt be happening and In not going to kill myself trying. Did my accessory stuff and left it at that. Annoying, but hopefully the extra rest helps for next week.
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Almost guaranteed it was the gut troubles and nothing more. Nothing like a few days of upset stomach to make the following training week a dumpster fire.
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Yeah thats what im leaning towards. Even though you feel better, things are still a bit of a mess under the surface.
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Bench Press:
160kg x1
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x4 --- failed 5th rep
140kg x5 --- 7 mins of rest leads to redemption
Feet Up Bench Press:
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x10
Pull Ups:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Press Ups:
BW x lots
BW x lots
Well today was full of surprises! Was meant to do 5x5 with 140kg, and I actually got it done! Prior to the 5th set, I was playing with my daughter, so I wasnt exactly focused. First few reps moved well, but the 4th rep was slow and the fifth rep was stuck halfway, so had to dump onto the rails.
I was a bit annoyed, so decided to rest a bit longer than usual and see how I felt - re-try or move on.......
Well caveman brain decided to retry and it went ok. That 5th rep was a griiiiiind but because I was more focused and better braced/arched/etc I got it done!
Lets see how squats go later in the week.
160kg x1
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x5
140kg x4 --- failed 5th rep
140kg x5 --- 7 mins of rest leads to redemption
Feet Up Bench Press:
102.5kg x10
102.5kg x10
Pull Ups:
BW x10
BW x10
BW x10
Press Ups:
BW x lots
BW x lots
Well today was full of surprises! Was meant to do 5x5 with 140kg, and I actually got it done! Prior to the 5th set, I was playing with my daughter, so I wasnt exactly focused. First few reps moved well, but the 4th rep was slow and the fifth rep was stuck halfway, so had to dump onto the rails.
I was a bit annoyed, so decided to rest a bit longer than usual and see how I felt - re-try or move on.......
Well caveman brain decided to retry and it went ok. That 5th rep was a griiiiiind but because I was more focused and better braced/arched/etc I got it done!
Lets see how squats go later in the week.