Monday
Did not train - played in a charity golf tournament in Houston...it wasn't pretty!
Wednesday
Did not train - traveling home from Houston
Friday
Bench - 315 x 3 x 2 sets; 365 x 2 x 2; 375 x 2 x 2; 385 x 2
Deadlift - (conventional/belt only) 379 x 3 x 2 sets; 423 x 2 x 2; 443 x 2; (sumo/belt only) 443 x 3
Saturday
Brother Bennett Invitational - I will be on hand to lend a hand to all my buddys and training partners!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Phase 2, Week 1
Monday
Squats (belt only) - 315 x 6; 405 x 3; 455 x 3; 495 x 3; 515 x 2; 455 x 6; 405 x 10
Bench - 340 x 3 x 2 sets; 385 x 2 x 3; 390 x 2 x 2
Thursday
Bench - 315 x 3 x 2 sets; 365 x 3 x 5
Deadlift - warm up to 315 x 3; DL Suit straps down - 405 x 3; 475 x 2; DL Suit straps up - 525 x 1; 575 x 1; 605 x 1
NOTES: First time I deadlifted in my suit since...um...Master's National (last May)!
Squats (belt only) - 315 x 6; 405 x 3; 455 x 3; 495 x 3; 515 x 2; 455 x 6; 405 x 10
Bench - 340 x 3 x 2 sets; 385 x 2 x 3; 390 x 2 x 2
Thursday
Bench - 315 x 3 x 2 sets; 365 x 3 x 5
Deadlift - warm up to 315 x 3; DL Suit straps down - 405 x 3; 475 x 2; DL Suit straps up - 525 x 1; 575 x 1; 605 x 1
NOTES: First time I deadlifted in my suit since...um...Master's National (last May)!
Monday, March 17, 2008
2007 USAPL Rankings
The 2007 USA Powerlifting rankings are out and I am absolutely astonished at how God blessed my lifting last year. I must give Him all the glory for my accomplishments!
In the Men’s Open and Master Bench Press, I was ranked #2 in the country (639) in the 275 lb weight class. In addition, the 562 I did at the IPF Master World Bench Press Championships ranked #15 in the world for 2007. Note: only international meets count on the IPF rankings.
In the Men’s Master 40-44 Full Meet Rankings, I was ranked #6 in the Squat (675), #1 in the Bench Press (585), #5 in the Deadlift (625) and #2 in the Total (1,885).
In the Men’s Open Full Meet Rankings, I was ranked #2 in the Bench Press (585) and #15 in the Total (1,885).
All the rankings can be seen here: http://adfpa.com/newsletter/ranking/rankings.html
I am amazed that at 41 years old that I achieved these rankings and set personal best in the squat (675), bench press (639), deadlift (625) and total (1,885) in 2007. There is no doubt that God had His hand in this.
On top of these rankings, I finished 2nd at the IPF Master World Bench Press Championships in Schwedt, Germany in September and 1st at the USAPL Bench Press Nationals in Denver CO in November. The 1st place finish at Bench Press Nationals earned me a spot on TEAM USA that will be competing in Prague, Czech Republic this June. I want to say a special thank you to everyone that has supported me over the years through prayer and financial contributions. Your provision means so much to me.
Praising God,
Byron
In the Men’s Open and Master Bench Press, I was ranked #2 in the country (639) in the 275 lb weight class. In addition, the 562 I did at the IPF Master World Bench Press Championships ranked #15 in the world for 2007. Note: only international meets count on the IPF rankings.
In the Men’s Master 40-44 Full Meet Rankings, I was ranked #6 in the Squat (675), #1 in the Bench Press (585), #5 in the Deadlift (625) and #2 in the Total (1,885).
In the Men’s Open Full Meet Rankings, I was ranked #2 in the Bench Press (585) and #15 in the Total (1,885).
All the rankings can be seen here: http://adfpa.com/newsletter/ranking/rankings.html
I am amazed that at 41 years old that I achieved these rankings and set personal best in the squat (675), bench press (639), deadlift (625) and total (1,885) in 2007. There is no doubt that God had His hand in this.
On top of these rankings, I finished 2nd at the IPF Master World Bench Press Championships in Schwedt, Germany in September and 1st at the USAPL Bench Press Nationals in Denver CO in November. The 1st place finish at Bench Press Nationals earned me a spot on TEAM USA that will be competing in Prague, Czech Republic this June. I want to say a special thank you to everyone that has supported me over the years through prayer and financial contributions. Your provision means so much to me.
Praising God,
Byron
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Phase 1, Week 4
Okay, I have sort of jumped in to Phase 1 this week in preparation for the IPF World Bench Press Championships. You will see four weeks of Phase 2, four weeks of Phase 3 and then seven weeks of a competition phase. At this point, all my training will be focused on that meet!
Monday
Squat - 315 x 6; 405 x 3; 455 x 1; 495 x 1; 550 x 1 (1/2 squat).
NOTES: All sets done with belt only.
Bench - 355 x 3 x 2 sets; 405 x 2 x 2 sets; 380 x 2 x 3
Wednesday
Back & Biceps workout at Snap Fitness (http://www.snapfitness.com/)
Friday
Bench - Warm up to 315 x 3; put on B/R (blue front/red back) Katana - 405 x 2; 455 x 2; 535 x 2; 545 x 2; 585 x 1 x 2
NOTES: I didn't have it tonight. Both reps at 585 were VERY rough. Not sure what the deal was.
Deadlift - 315 x 3 x 2; 365 x 3; 415 x 3; 491 x 1; 501 x 1
NOTES: All sets done with belt only.
Monday
Squat - 315 x 6; 405 x 3; 455 x 1; 495 x 1; 550 x 1 (1/2 squat).
NOTES: All sets done with belt only.
Bench - 355 x 3 x 2 sets; 405 x 2 x 2 sets; 380 x 2 x 3
Wednesday
Back & Biceps workout at Snap Fitness (http://www.snapfitness.com/)
Friday
Bench - Warm up to 315 x 3; put on B/R (blue front/red back) Katana - 405 x 2; 455 x 2; 535 x 2; 545 x 2; 585 x 1 x 2
NOTES: I didn't have it tonight. Both reps at 585 were VERY rough. Not sure what the deal was.
Deadlift - 315 x 3 x 2; 365 x 3; 415 x 3; 491 x 1; 501 x 1
NOTES: All sets done with belt only.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Week of 3/3/08 Workouts
Monday
Squat (belt only) - 315 x 6; 405 x 6; 475 x 3; 315 x 10
Bench - warm up to 335 x 1
NOTES: Felt a little torn down on bench, so I shut it down early tonight.
Wednesday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Friday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Saturday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Squat (belt only) - 315 x 6; 405 x 6; 475 x 3; 315 x 10
Bench - warm up to 335 x 1
NOTES: Felt a little torn down on bench, so I shut it down early tonight.
Wednesday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Friday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Saturday
Did not train - in San Diego for IHRSA
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Squat Training
Here are some videos of recent squat workouts:
500 x 3 (belt only) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jad9g5IqQrM
565 x 2 (straps up/no knee wraps) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAwSQBhpCBI
605 x 2 (straps down/knee wraps) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3LVeG7Hd6o
500 x 3 (belt only) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jad9g5IqQrM
565 x 2 (straps up/no knee wraps) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAwSQBhpCBI
605 x 2 (straps down/knee wraps) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3LVeG7Hd6o
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