New Log, New You. Montana Method.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
6/20/18
W2D3
Squat
210x3
245x2
272.5 2x1
287.5x1
315x1
325x1@8
Bench
135x3
155x2
170x2
187.5x1
197.5x1
210x1@9
CGBP
142.5 2x8
Deadlift
335 5x2
W2D3
Squat
210x3
245x2
272.5 2x1
287.5x1
315x1
325x1@8
Bench
135x3
155x2
170x2
187.5x1
197.5x1
210x1@9
CGBP
142.5 2x8
Deadlift
335 5x2
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
6/22/18
W2D4
Squat
287.5 3x3@8, 3x2@8
Bench
180 4x3@8, 1x6@8
Gun to my head, I think I could have done a set of 10.
SGDL
252.5 1x10, 1x5
Another cycle in the books.
W2D4
Squat
287.5 3x3@8, 3x2@8
Bench
180 4x3@8, 1x6@8
Gun to my head, I think I could have done a set of 10.
SGDL
252.5 1x10, 1x5
Another cycle in the books.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
Cycle 4 E1RM
SQUAT 360
BENCH 230
DEADLIFT 430
6/25/16
W1D1
Squat
255 6x5@8
Bench
160 7x5@8.5
Chins
3x5
Starting to feel the weight a bit, I think the next few cycles are going to be very productive.
SQUAT 360
BENCH 230
DEADLIFT 430
6/25/16
W1D1
Squat
255 6x5@8
Bench
160 7x5@8.5
Chins
3x5
Starting to feel the weight a bit, I think the next few cycles are going to be very productive.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
6/26/18
W1D2
Press 145@9.5
115 6x5
BB Curl
85x5, 70 3x5, 10
I was going to try 150, but after how 135 felt I knew it wasn't happening. Should have done 142.5, but it's ok. I'll redo 145 next week I think. Can't expect to make much progress only once a week.
Same thing with the curls, 85 was a bit too heavy for decent form, so dropped the weight for repping out.
W1D2
Press 145@9.5
115 6x5
BB Curl
85x5, 70 3x5, 10
I was going to try 150, but after how 135 felt I knew it wasn't happening. Should have done 142.5, but it's ok. I'll redo 145 next week I think. Can't expect to make much progress only once a week.
Same thing with the curls, 85 was a bit too heavy for decent form, so dropped the weight for repping out.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
6/27/18
W1D3
Squat
215x3
255x2
280 2x1
295x1
325x1@8
Bench
135x3
160x2
177.5x2
195x1
212.5x1@8.5
CGBP
150 2x8
Deadlift
320 3x5
Squat/Bench weights are starting to feel like the percentages they are supposed to. I think I'm catching up to my "actual maxes" for the e1rms.
W1D3
Squat
215x3
255x2
280 2x1
295x1
325x1@8
Bench
135x3
160x2
177.5x2
195x1
212.5x1@8.5
CGBP
150 2x8
Deadlift
320 3x5
Squat/Bench weights are starting to feel like the percentages they are supposed to. I think I'm catching up to my "actual maxes" for the e1rms.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
So I forgot I had a prior engagement Friday, so I wouldn't have time to train. Shit.
And the next two weeks are going to be similar.
I'm going to try an idea just to maintain the best I can.
Mondays will be "1@8 plus volume" day. I'm going to do front squats and bench. I want to switch over to doing front squats exclusively for a little while anyway cause I'd like to see how quickly I can hit a 315 front squat. Bench has been doing great for upper body.
Then Thursday will basically be a "Power" day. Do the MM power template, maybe add on an extra rep a few percentage higher and try and hit a @9.
I'll have to do that for 2-3 weeks, and hopefully get back into the swing of it from there with the full template.
And the next two weeks are going to be similar.
I'm going to try an idea just to maintain the best I can.
Mondays will be "1@8 plus volume" day. I'm going to do front squats and bench. I want to switch over to doing front squats exclusively for a little while anyway cause I'd like to see how quickly I can hit a 315 front squat. Bench has been doing great for upper body.
Then Thursday will basically be a "Power" day. Do the MM power template, maybe add on an extra rep a few percentage higher and try and hit a @9.
I'll have to do that for 2-3 weeks, and hopefully get back into the swing of it from there with the full template.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
7/2/18
Front Squat
205 3x5
That's it. Wow not going to plan. My rack was super uncomfortable, definitely have to work on it a bit before I can "express my strength". I realized once I hit 185 warming up that a real test of 1@8 wasn't going to be possible. So I just got some work in.
I'm trying to get my mojo back, but I've felt a bit off and the upcoming travel isn't helping. I just have to keep at it until I get back into the swing of things. This happens from time to time, just keep moving.
Front Squat
205 3x5
That's it. Wow not going to plan. My rack was super uncomfortable, definitely have to work on it a bit before I can "express my strength". I realized once I hit 185 warming up that a real test of 1@8 wasn't going to be possible. So I just got some work in.
I'm trying to get my mojo back, but I've felt a bit off and the upcoming travel isn't helping. I just have to keep at it until I get back into the swing of things. This happens from time to time, just keep moving.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
7/5/18
Front Squat, Beltless
185 5x3
Still working on my front rack. Using the tips I got, I could get into a decent position by the end of it. Elbow pain stopped about halfway through, now just some pressure on my wrists as I ascend. It was getting better though, a couple more sessions and I should be good to go.
Unfortunately, with the pain I couldn't really do any benching or anything afterwards. No worries, a couple of weeks of taking it easy won't be a big deal if I keep track and it's on purpose.
Front Squat, Beltless
185 5x3
Still working on my front rack. Using the tips I got, I could get into a decent position by the end of it. Elbow pain stopped about halfway through, now just some pressure on my wrists as I ascend. It was getting better though, a couple more sessions and I should be good to go.
Unfortunately, with the pain I couldn't really do any benching or anything afterwards. No worries, a couple of weeks of taking it easy won't be a big deal if I keep track and it's on purpose.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
You've already tried them with straps, right? It's the only way I can do more than a single without feeling like somethings gonna snap off.hsilman wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:44 pm 7/5/18
Front Squat, Beltless
185 5x3
Still working on my front rack. Using the tips I got, I could get into a decent position by the end of it. Elbow pain stopped about halfway through, now just some pressure on my wrists as I ascend. It was getting better though, a couple more sessions and I should be good to go.
Unfortunately, with the pain I couldn't really do any benching or anything afterwards. No worries, a couple of weeks of taking it easy won't be a big deal if I keep track and it's on purpose.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
I actually don't have a pair of straps like that lol
I only have dowel straps right now. I've got them in the Amazon cart though,so I'll have them once I throw a couple more things in there.
I only have dowel straps right now. I've got them in the Amazon cart though,so I'll have them once I throw a couple more things in there.
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Re: New Log, New You. Montana Method.
creature of habit, couldn't stick with the novel shit so just went back to my regular exercises
7/9/18
Squat
255 6x5
Bench
160 6x5
Chins
4x4
7/9/18
Squat
255 6x5
Bench
160 6x5
Chins
4x4