Dalton's training log

10/10

TNG Bench
Warmups
365x1
385x1
410x1
435x1 PR

Notes: 435 was a grind for sure, but there might be a little more there still. Going to consider 440 next week, but will probably just start training my pause bench for the UPA meet in 5 weeks. Had a little trouble today deciding what jumps to make getting to 435. I think 25 lb jumps worked fine. Usually only do 20 lb jumps.

10/13

TNG Bench
Warmups
375x4
375x4
375x3 missed the fucking 4th
375x3 missed the fucking 4th

Dips

Notes: Fucking irritated with the performance. Probably my body saying "fuck it" after the weekend I put it through. Probably go to 4x3 with 380 next week. Changing my volume day might be necessary considering being 5 weeks out from competition, but I don't know how to do that. Input is welcome.

Your volume day is now approaching your heavy day.

10/14

Squats
Unwrapped
Warmups
375x2

Wrapped
415x2
435x2
455x2 PR

Accessory things

Notes: Squatted on a Tuesday. Weird. Definitely went well. The last double was pretty easy.

10/15

Incline
Warmups
225 2x5
275 2x5

Random shit

10/16

Deadlift
Warmups
455x2
455x2
455x1

Not impressive numbers, but a good start to a quick cycle that will hopefully have me peaking for the competition and hitting a PR.

10/17

Paused Bench
Warmups
365x4 PR maybe
390x2 PR
415x1 Ties PR from the fair
415x3 With slingshot on

Band overhead tricep extensions

Notes: I have a pretty good view of where my paused bench is right now. Gonna start trying to figure out what I plan on hitting at UPA.

10/20

TNG Bench
Warmups
380 4x3

Band triceps and some curls for the girls I don't sleep with.

If I got as many compliments about my biceps from girls as I did with guys, I would be getting laid a lot more than the whole never that I get now. The weird part is that my biceps aren't that big.

I just need to get a beard like Poage's and then drown in the buttpussy.

Between my beard and what muscle mass I have the man love is ridiculous compared to women. Might be time to start chasing fat girls.

Because they can't run away as easily, right?

Right. I can't chase for very long.

10/21

Squats
Warmups
375x3
415x1

Wrapped squats
435x1
455x1
475x1 PR

Accessories

Notes: 475 felt really good. I think 500 is there for sure. Actually getting excited about my squat again.

The video is on my instagram if anyone wants to look at it. Depth check would be appreciated.

http://instagram.com/ddaddykane

damn son. That 475 was silky smooth. Depth was perfect. Speed was perfect. You got 500 in you easily. What kinda wraps were you using for that attempt? I haven't seen those before

They were Brian Collins'. Metal was the brand I believe.

Dude....You're making me want to try wrapped squatting lol. But I will resist the temptation for the time being. How the knees feeling? Different?

They don't hurt, which is my main reason for going this route.

10/23

Deadlift
Warmups
405x1
455x1
485x1
505x1
535x1 PR

Notes: First time going really heavy on deadlift in a long time. Went really well. Sam and Brian decided that I needed to do 535 instead of 525 without my consent, but it still went. There was a hitch at the top, but I don't give a fuck. It was small and I just need a little work on my lockout.

Damn, that 535 was a little smoother than I was hoping it would be. Looked like you could have locked it out without hitching it. 550 shouldn't be an issue for you at the meet. I don't like having your best deadlift only 15 lbs behind mine. I need to figure out what to do about that.

Andy Awad wrote:

Damn, that 535 was a little smoother than I was hoping it would be.  Looked like you could have locked it out without hitching it. 550 shouldn't be an issue for you at the meet.  I don't like having your best deadlift only 15 lbs behind mine.  I need to figure out what to do about that.

I enjoy making you uncomfortable.

10/24

Paused bench
Warmups
345x2
365x2
385x2
405x1
420xIm a pussy and missed it.

Notes: This really pissed me off. I failed in my normal spot like an inch from lockout. As far as excuses go, I'm having some issues with school that are really stressing me the fuck out and my car was having some issues over the past couple days (fixed now, i hope). Aside from that, I just couldn't get into position like I wanted to. Breathing was wrong, set up was wrong, and form failed me. I did PR my squat and deadlift this week though. All 3 in one week would be a surprise, I guess. Just going to try and get back at it on Monday.

Any input as to how I should handle my last 4 bench sessions before the meet is welcomed. Squat and deadlift as well. Only 2 of those left.

If it was me, I'd keep the intensity fairly high on your heavy days but resist the urge to go for PRs or rep PRs. I think probably do some triples, doubles, and singles that you know would be challenging, but that you are confident you can get good clean reps with. I think in doing so you'd give your nervous system the heavy stimulus it needs without wearing it out. As for your light days, it seems like you're progression has hit the point where the days are no longer so light. I'm nor sure if it'd be best to keep that going or to start something new on the light days.

10/27

TNG Bench
Warmups
385 3x3

Close Grip Bench
225x8
275x5x2

Notes: The third rep of the third set at 385 was one of the ugliest grinding pieces of shit i've ever done lol. Very soft lockout, but whatever.

10/28

Squat
Warmups to 415 without wraps
Wraps
445x1
475x2 PR

Notes: The second rep was sketchy as fuck. Lost balance a little at the top of the first and didn't get it back. Going down on the second was shakey and all over the place, but I still think depth was good and the fear of falling down made me come up super fast. Was also in a hurry to get down to Riverside to eat the buffet and try get lucky at the casino. No luck was there.