Workout Recap for April 30, 2018
Two-Leg Incline Press
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 200 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 2 | 200 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 3 | 200 lbs | 15 reps |
Abductor Machine
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 30 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 2 | 30 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 3 | 30 lbs | 25 reps |
Adductor Machine
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 50 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 2 | 50 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 3 | 50 lbs | 26 reps |
Not a typo on the third set. A was just so focused on the exercise that I had forgotten that I surpassed 25 reps.
Front Squat
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 45 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 2 | 45 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 3 | 45 lbs | 15 reps |
Back Squat
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 50 lbs | 6 reps |
Set 2 | 80 lbs | 6 reps |
Set 3 | 105 lbs | 6 reps |
Set 4 | 130 lbs | 6 reps |
Set 5 | 155 lbs | 6 reps |
The six reps felt good, I think I'll be good for 4x7 in two weeks time.
Leg Curl
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 60 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 2 | 60 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 3 | 60 lbs | 25 reps |
Barbell Deadlift
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 160 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 2 | 160 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 3 | 160 lbs | 15 reps |
I'm glad that I was able to get 15 reps done in each set, so in two weeks time, I'll be doing this at 165 lbs instead of 160 lbs. I'm now 5 lbs closer to reaching my goal of 15 reps at 260 lbs within the next year.
Fat Gripz Deadlift
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 95 lbs | 3 reps |
Set 2 | 95 lbs | 3 reps |
Set 3 | 95 lbs | 4 reps |
I actually at to use straps for this because without straps I was only able to do 1 rep. Next week I'm probably going to try the fat gripz deadlift at 65 lbs instead and see what happens. Good grip workout though.
Close-Grip Deadlift
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
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Set 1 | 55 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 2 | 55 lbs | 15 reps |
Set 3 | 55 lbs | 15 reps |
Zercher Squat
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 50 lbs | 10 reps |
Set 2 | 50 lbs | 10 reps |
Set 3 | 50 lbs | 10 reps |
Leg Extension
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 50 lbs | 25 reps |
Set 2 | 50 lbs | 20 reps |
Set 3 | 50 lbs | 20 reps |
Calf Raises
Set No. | Weight | Number of Reps |
---|---|---|
Set 1 | 135 lbs | 11 reps |
Set 2 | 135 lbs | 4 reps |
Set 3 | 135 lbs | 10 reps |
Overall I'm pretty happy with the work that I did during the workout. I ended up moving 43445 lbs in total volume during the workout which is my third best workout this month in terms of volume. For April my total volume actually summed to 276972 lbs which is surprisingly better than January even though I took a two week hiatus from weightlifting to focus on my school exams. I actually really happy with where my deadlift is going. I started doing my 3 sets of 15 at 110 lbs at the beginning of 2018, and now two months later I've accomplished the same task at 160 lbs which is actually good improvement.
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It should be better than instead of better then.