Brian C's Journal

[nickp8]

I like your plan for deads. I hope it works great for you. Nice bench work too.

[Brian Hopper]

Solid speed session B!!! I like that idea with the bands. I've really been thinking about doing speed work again. I've never really gave it a shot since I've stopped lifting in gear. I'm debating on these or heavy incline presses for my next 8 week cycle.

[NickAus]

Awesome training!!

I too really liked speed benching with more band tension less bar weight, think I did 2 sets minis choked with 115.....felt great.

You are really on a roll bro keep it up!!

[Brian C]

I like your plan for deads. I hope it works great for you. Nice bench work too.

Thanks Nick. Pretty simple, so hopefully my pull starts moving again.

Solid speed session B!!! I like that idea with the bands. I've really been thinking about doing speed work again. I've never really gave it a shot since I've stopped lifting in gear. I'm debating on these or heavy incline presses for my next 8 week cycle.

Thanks Bri! More band tension also forces you to stay tight which I like. I can also spot a few form weaknesses also. For me, speed work helps both raw and geared lifting on bench.

Awesome training!!

I too really liked speed benching with more band tension less bar weight, think I did 2 sets minis choked with 115.....felt great.

You are really on a roll bro keep it up!!

Thanks Nick! Once my pull starts moving again ill be very pleased

[HJP]

Going to be following your lead with prilepins chart. Glad to hear its working, keep up the fine efforts, looking solid

[J L S]

Just read that statement about the hot dogs. You are a man after my own heart B Haha!

nice work as of late, interesting points made about your D/E day, ive been pretty much doing the same and keeping the reps and volume alot higher

[Brian C]

Going to be following your lead with prilepins chart. Glad to hear its working, keep up the fine efforts, looking solid

Thanks Hayden. The chart is proven over and over and is a great basis for any routine.

Just read that statement about the hot dogs. You are a man after my own heart B Haha!

nice work as of late, interesting points made about your D/E day, ive been pretty much doing the same and keeping the reps and volume alot higher

Lol thanks Jay! Im thinking up my next food feat soon haha.
The way DE day is set up now, I feel will really benefit me more. Lighter on the shoulders will save them from getting beat to shit.

[Brian C]

Box Squats w/ Buffalo bar
145x5
235x5
325x3
415x3
465x2
465x2
465x2
465x2
465x2

GHRs
BWx10 x2

Standing Ab Pulldowns
120x15 x2

Raw strength is starting to feel better. We had 2 flights of squatters today, so by the time we were done, I didnt have much time for accessories because of work.

[Brian Hopper]

Nice squat session B!!!

[Coke]

Digging the box squats bro.

[Brian C]

Nice squat session B!!!

Digging the box squats bro.

Thanks fellas!

[NickAus]

Nice squat day!!

[GazzyG]

Strong Squat day, Brian, plenty of work!

[-JM-]

Big squattin' Bri. Very strong. Was that at Iron Sport? You are getting quite a crowd together by the sounds of it.

[Brian C]

Nice squat day!!

Strong Squat day, Brian, plenty of work!

Thanks guys!

Big squattin' Bri. Very strong. Was that at Iron Sport? You are getting quite a crowd together by the sounds of it.

Thanks Justin. Yea that was at Iron Sport. We had 12 guys squatting, so it was easier to break it down to 2 flights so you werent waiting around for a half hour for your next set. Good vibe on Saturday mornings there for sure.

[Brian C]

My other gym invited our whole crew up for an open house day of gear whoring on the bench. 13 of us, so a very fun day we had.

135x5
225x5
315x1
340x1
365x3 2brd
shirt
2 brd the rest
475x3
515x3
565x3
590x3 3 rep pr
615x2 2 rep pr

Wide grip neutral fatgrip pulldowns
plate loaded
180x12 x2

Lightband pushdowns
2x20

Miniband pullaparts
1x50

First time in the shirt since the meet and felt great. Had a bad morning with no coffee or water, and hung over, so im happy with how the day went. Really fun day.

[t gale]

Maybe that's what u need to do. Drink the night before the meet cause you had the weights moving today! Looked very good today solid

[HJP]

Good times getting together for a big bench bash!! Nice PR's!

[GazzyG]

Sounds like a great time, wish I was involved in that kind of powerlifting community.

[J Stottlemire]

Awesome work today trhough adversity comes strength!

[Coke]

Outstanding day on the bench with the crew, you all are a great team!

[joey54]

Way to set some pr's today. Enjoy the holiday.

[Barbaccio]

I'm breaking your coffee pot and your truck every Saturday.

[Brian C]

Maybe that's what u need to do. Drink the night before the meet cause you had the weights moving today! Looked very good today solid

Haha seems like its been working lol. Thanks bud.

Good times getting together for a big bench bash!! Nice PR's!

Thanks Hayden.

Sounds like a great time, wish I was involved in that kind of powerlifting community.

Having such a great training atmosphere is priceless. Im lucky to be in this position.

Awesome work today trhough adversity comes strength!

Thanks for your help Josh. Your a great friend.

Outstanding day on the bench with the crew, you all are a great team!

Thanks Terry!

Way to set some pr's today. Enjoy the holiday.

Thanks Joe!

I'm breaking your coffee pot and your truck every Saturday.

Ha!

[Brian C]

3 inch Deficit Conv w/ chains
135x5
225x5
315x5
315+60Ch x3
315+100Ch x3
315+140Ch x3
315+170Ch x3
315+170Ch x3
315+170Ch x3

Reverse Hypers
270x12
360x12
360x12

45' Hyper
BW+doubled mini x20

GHR
BW x10 x3

Pulled a rib muscle when pulling, so had to skip ab work and rows. No biggie.