Barbaccio's Journal

[HJP]

Smart move with the break an waiting for that drive to come. Nice to see the pulls came up fast an not too many issues. Squatting will come back soon, smart to not push it an battle the pain.

[Barbaccio]

4.9.12 ME Bench
Barx10
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x1
455x1
475x1
500x1
2-Board
525x1
545x1

My best is 560 off a 2-Board so not a great night. My first night back handling some weight and I'll be back in the gym this week so I'm hoping I can work out the cobwebs and be ready for the meet. Hoping my bench catches up as fast as my deadlift did.

Still having some elbow problems but the shoulders felt better after the first couple heavy benches. This leads me to believe I'm sore from the recent inactivity. Also took a finger wider grip tonight and felt pretty good there. I'll be experimenting with that grip in the coming weeks.

[LuNa]

Even if i only take a couple days off i get a lot more soreness than usual. Im sure your bench will be right where you want it before the meet.

[Brian Hopper]

Not a bad session for your first night benching heavy since the injury, nice job Tone!!! Were you following a certain % or were you just going by feel?

[Barbaccio]

Tonight I was just going by feel. If I went back on the program it was supposed to be a ME 2-Board but I wanted to go heavy full range just to put some weight back in my hands as well. Overall it wasn't bad but I know I've got alot of work to do to get back to form in time for the meet.

[Brian Hopper]

I'm sure it will all come around and you'll get that strength back fast.

[CHASE TRUSNOVEC]

regardless homey thats some good work...im sorry that you didnt hit what you wanted big fella!!

[Barbaccio]

4.16.12 ME Bench
Been struggling alot lately and just needed a change. Decided to put the shirt on again. First time in almost 2 years. I am more than happy with the results. I need some work before I'm in "shirt" shape again but overall it was a success.

Barx10
135x10
225x5
315x3
2-Board
405x1

Shirt On
3-Board
525x1
2-Board
585x1
1-Board
635x1
Full Range
675x1
725x1

All reps were easy and fast. Much better than I expected. Form was dialed in and it was like I never left. Guess all the coaching helps keep it fresh in my head. I was really comfortable under the bar and, even though my elbow hurts like HELL benching raw, it felt completely fine through the entire workout. I think I may have an 8 in me depending on how well my lockout goes.

I'm debating on entering the Iron Sport meet as a bench only just for fun. I found out Lattimer is doing it and it would be fun to show up and go head to head with my old training partner. Guess we'll see. I need more of this. I have to remember to keep doing fun shit in this sport or else it just burns you out.

[sandman24]

couldn't agree more, tone. this sport has a way of mind f***ing you. great to see you back in the shirt.

[Brian Hopper]

Not bad for your first time back in the shirt, nice work Tone!!!

[CHASE TRUSNOVEC]

sick shirt work big fella!!! great to see!!!

[Coke]

Go for it Tone, you doing the bench only meet would be a party for all, lol.

[HJP]

Fun is key man, glad to see you killing it in the shirt! 8 would be awesome

[Barbaccio]

I've done 815 and had a near miss with 865. 8 wouldn't be awesome. 9 would be awesome. 8 would be expected.
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[Barbaccio]

4.18.12 Accessory Day
Dumbbell Bench
35x10
85/2x10
100/2x10

Incline Grip (Various Grips)
225/4x10

Sebastians
95/4x10

Shoulder Extensions
35/3x10

Face Pulls
130/3x10

Preacher Curls
60/3x10

[Brian Hopper]

Nice session big man!!! How's your groin feeling?

[Barbaccio]

Feels ok except for certain situations. Like kicking up off the bench. I plan on putting some briefs on this weekend and seeing how it goes. If I feel ANYTHING I'm shutting it down and deadlifting. I'm doing a Push/Pull in Bristol in the coming months as well as the meet at Iron Sport.

[HJP]

That 865 was close. Cheers for the footage man!

[Barbaccio]

4.22.12 Squat/Dead Day
Tried to squat again this week but still not ready. Groin has almost fully healed but not completely. I did some Sumo pulling to stretch it a bit but don't need to push it. I have a Push/Pull coming up so no need to push the squat till it's healed completely.

Deads
135x5 Conv
135x5 Sumo
225x3 Conv
225x3 Sumo
Added 100lbs of Chain
325x1 Conv
325x1 Sumo
415x1 C
415x1 S
Felt the groin on this pull so went conventional from here out
505x1
595x1
645x1 PR for Raw/Conventional
705xMiss Weight got a little out in front of me and I couldn't finish it.

[Brian Hopper]

Sorry to hear you couldn't squat, but at least you were able to pull a PR!!! Was that 645+100 of chain weight?

[LuNa]

Nice work on the PR considering you arent 100%.

[CHASE TRUSNOVEC]

congrats on the pr big tone!!!!!

[HJP]

Good PR!! Solid work man.

[Barbaccio]

5.2.12 Lower Accessory
Conv Stance GMs
Barx10
135x5
225/5x5

Conv SLDL
225x5
315/3x5

Adductors
250/3x15

First workout back. Working on strengthning the groin will be an issue. I thought back to some issues I had that I never addressed. Realized the other day that I believe that was the source of my groin tear. I had some warning signs, but didn't realize they were warning signs at the time.

Also, I've began to finally listen to Vinny and Tim's advice and do the little things. I bought a lacrosse ball to roll out my shoulders, icing my joints and muscles, contrast showers, and more blue heat. It's working and I should've listened earlier.

[Brian Hopper]

What kind of warning signs did you feel or notice?