The 2022 Barbell Enthusiasts Collaborative Training Log & Hall of Fame

[Filmbuff81]

Chill day since I’m still feeling pretty sick.

But wanted to do something.

So just did a couple of big lifts then chopped out my accessory work.

Spoto Press
265 3x5

Felt very easy

Paused High Bar Squat

325 4x6

Also very easy

Lifts were surprisingly strong considering how ****ty I felt so I’ll take it.

[EiFit91]

Today's workout:

Weighted chins 6*70 added
18 bodyweight wide grip pullups
Ring facepulls 8-7
Single leg calf raises 25 reps

Seem to be bursting through the plateau from last time I was doing weighted chins, hope to reach 100*4-5 but I think it's likely to stop before I reach that point. Previous 1RM is 100 added so anything beyond 1 rep with 100 added is going to be a win

[MyEgoProblem]

Sooo.
Bought a nice new comp power bar.
Couldn't wedge under the bar to squat....

Well, Could hibar but what's the point in that. That's a variation. ;D

Man has a year+ worth of mobility to regain.
Did quite enjoy the movement pattern again, probably had enough time away from the big S.

[Filmbuff81]

Sooo.
Bought a nice new comp power bar.
Couldn't wedge under the bar to squat....

Well, Could hibar but what's the point in that. That's a variation. ;D

Man has a year+ worth of mobility to regain.
Did quite enjoy the movement pattern again, probably had enough time away from the big S.

Can’t recall if I’ve seen you mention why, but was there a particular reason you stopped squatting? Or just couldn’t be bothered?

[EliKoehn]

C6W Week 5 - High Intensity Strength

Monday, 1/3

Squat:
355 x 1-4 (4 achieved PR @10)

Deadlift:
320 x 4, 335 x 4, 345 x 2 ~@6, 7, 7

A.S.
- Optional Lower Exercise 1: Seated Calf Raise -
3 x 3 w/ 135 added
- Optional Lower Exercise 2: Hip Abductor Machine -
3 x 8 at 130 (paused)

Comments:

Spoiler!

Last year when I ran this program with the same inputs, I only managed this top set of squats for 3 reps, so it's rewarding having hit the high end of the target. Means I will be attempting a PR max next week. Had a 400-something squatter check my depth on each rep and he said it was well-low enough. Didn't want to upload this time, but will for the 1RM next week, of course.

One of my friends there has only been seriously lifting for a little over a year, weighs 185, probably 19-20%BF and pulled 5 plates while I was there, cleanly. It was very impressive. For as long as I've been doing this and my heavier bodyweight, my own 5-plate pull pales. Congrats and good job to Jaime!

[CW47]

Paused Low Bar Squat: 155 pounds x 8/8/7 reps
High Bar Squat: 155 pounds 2 sets x 8 reps

Quite happy with this. Added an extra set on both exercises. If I can continue to do that I'll be where I want in a couple more weeks, and then hopefully can start adding weight to the bar.