power to the people
PTTP Bear Day
12/05/09 16:38
Pressing ladders
2x20 kg.
5 ladders of 5 rungs
Deadlift
285 1x5
260 1x5
235 10x5
Grip Work
Farmers Walks
Holding two 8 kg. bells by the bottom- 50 ft.
Holding two 10 lbs. plate together- 2 sets of 50 feet
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It’s about time to move up on the pressing ladders. The 5 ladders on the 20 kg. bells is no challenge. Partially because I’m working out the technique flaws that have been holding me back.
The deadlifts actually got easier as I went. I could have kept going on the sets of 235 but time ran out.
I’ve figured out that I need a day off before doing this. I think that’s why it was so hard last time.
I’m going to start practicing loaded cleans with the 40 kg. The time is drawing near...
2x20 kg.
5 ladders of 5 rungs
Deadlift
285 1x5
260 1x5
235 10x5
Grip Work
Farmers Walks
Holding two 8 kg. bells by the bottom- 50 ft.
Holding two 10 lbs. plate together- 2 sets of 50 feet
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It’s about time to move up on the pressing ladders. The 5 ladders on the 20 kg. bells is no challenge. Partially because I’m working out the technique flaws that have been holding me back.
The deadlifts actually got easier as I went. I could have kept going on the sets of 235 but time ran out.
I’ve figured out that I need a day off before doing this. I think that’s why it was so hard last time.
I’m going to start practicing loaded cleans with the 40 kg. The time is drawing near...
Deadlift and Press
08/05/09 20:25
Deadlift
280 1x5
255 1x5
230 3x5
Double Press Ladder
2x20 kg.
3 ladders, 5 rungs
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Didn’t go all out on the deads this time as my back has felt a little tricky this week. I’m not sure if it’s anything, but best to play it safe.
I’ve switched out the side press for double pressing ladders in the style of RTK. Straight up, I’m just not digging the side press. That’s all. No really good reason other than that. Since the double pressing ladders achieve my purpose as well, I’ve switched out.
280 1x5
255 1x5
230 3x5
Double Press Ladder
2x20 kg.
3 ladders, 5 rungs
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Didn’t go all out on the deads this time as my back has felt a little tricky this week. I’m not sure if it’s anything, but best to play it safe.
I’ve switched out the side press for double pressing ladders in the style of RTK. Straight up, I’m just not digging the side press. That’s all. No really good reason other than that. Since the double pressing ladders achieve my purpose as well, I’ve switched out.
Deadlift and Side Press
03/05/09 11:46
This was the first day of a PTTP style template focused on deadlifts and presses. I used the Bear alteration to add some more mass to assist me in pressing the Beast at some point, and because I like being bigger within reason.
Deadlift
275 1x5
250 1x5
225 10x5
Side Press
45 5x5/5
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I started off pretty conservatively with the Deadlift and Side Press poundages, and that paid off. The 10 sets of 5 reps at 225 ended up being a beating. I’m still getting a feel for the side press, but I’ll start upping the weight on that soon.
Deadlift
275 1x5
250 1x5
225 10x5
Side Press
45 5x5/5
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I started off pretty conservatively with the Deadlift and Side Press poundages, and that paid off. The 10 sets of 5 reps at 225 ended up being a beating. I’m still getting a feel for the side press, but I’ll start upping the weight on that soon.