Sunday, July 7, 2013

Cube Method - Week two

Training Log - The Cube Method

Preparing for BATTLE...

my Journey in Powerlifting

WEEK TWO

(as previously stated)  My weights are based off my max lifts, whether they be in the gym or in training.
Squat - 185
Bench - 105
Deadlift - 240

Week 2 
If you missed Week 1 - you can find it here.... Cube method - Week one

Exposive squats
Foam rolling/stretching
Pull aparts - 100
8 sets x 3 reps @ 60%  (105#)
Reverse Band squats  225 x 1.5, 205 x 2, 205 x 3
SSB Olympic squats  5x5 (80#)
Leg Extension  4 x10 (50#)
Plank - 1 min (+25# plate)

Rep bench
Foam rolling/stretching
Pull aparts - 100
Flat bench Press 70% x 50  *goal: to get to 50 in as few sets as possible* (15,10,13,12)
Incline DB  2 x 20 (15#)
Close grip bench 3 x 12   (45,50,60)
Military  3 x 12
Band Pressdown 100
Band fly  3 x 15

Plank - 1 min (+25# plate)
Face pulls 3 x 15

Deadlift
Foam rolling/stretching
Pull aparts - 100
work up to a heavy weight 95x5(conv) x5 (sumo), 135x5(conv) x5(sumo),185x2 (conv) to 205 x 2
Dead conv 135 x 8 xx1
Dead sumo 135 x 8 x 2
*side note:  considering switching to Sumo as main lift form.  
Video at bottom, PLEASE share your thoughts*
Stiff Leg Dead  95 x 8 x 3
Rows 55 x 8 x 3
Lat band pulls 3 x 15
Leg curls  3 x 15
Plank 1 min + 25 plate

Bodybuilding Night
Foam rolling/stretching
Pull aparts - 100
Squat 5 x 5 @ 100 pounds
Calf Raises 75
Military press  45 x 10, 65 x 1, 70 x 1, 55 x 6, 55 x 5
Flat Bench 5x5 @ 60#
*Bench felt good, been working on set-up and moved my grip back out wider.  
so went ahead and pushed*
Flat Bench 85 x 1, 90 x 1, 100 x 1   (that DARNED ol' elusive 100!!  HIT EASY!)
Bicep   3 x8 (15#)
Tricep 100 band pressdown
Leg extension 2 x 15
Plank   1 min + 25 plate

Only got one day of our low intensity cardio in this week - but we had a really good FOURTH week and time off of work  (Even with all the rain!)   Hope you enjoyed your holiday too!



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