Training Update
After a long break from structured training and just “getting a workout in” every day, I’m back to regular programming. This time, I’m trying out a High Volume, Low Fatigue training approach developed by John Hanley with Barbell Hacks. The basic premise behind this type of training can be found HERE.
Here is my plan for the next five or so weeks:
Squat/Deadlift
M – Sq 65% x 7r x 8-11 sets
T- Dl 65% x 7r x 8-11 sets
W –
Th – Sq 70% x 5r x 8-11 sets
F – Dl 70% x 5r x 8-11 sets
S –
S –
***Main focus will be bumping volume weekly to get to 11 sets. I’ll also bump e1rm’s by 2.5lb / week.
Bench
M – Bench
T –
W – Bench
Th
F – Bench
S
S
**Alternating 8-11 sets of 65%x7r and 70%x5r. I’ll bump e1rm by 2.5lb every four sessions, and adding volume to get to 11 sets.
Accessory
M – Triceps
T – Biceps/Upper Back
W – Triceps/Abs/Traps
Th – Calves/Neck/Biceps
F – Triceps
S – Upper Back/Abs/Biceps/Calves/Neck
S –
**Pretty much all easy density block stuff. The barbell lifts will take priority in terms of total stress.
Conditioning
M – 12.5 min LISS
T – 12.5 min LISS
W – 12.5 min LISS
Th – 12.5 min LISS
F – 12.5 min LISS
S – 12.5 min LISS
S
**This will give me 75min/week of vigorous intensity conditioning as minimum recommended volume under the physical activity guidelines.
After 5 weeks I’ll start focusing on bumping weight. Maybe plan some 85% sessions here and there. I started really conservative with my e1rm’s so I should have some wiggle room these first several weeks.
Training Log
10/07/19
BW:173.2
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Squat: 230 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
Bench: 182.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
Banded SA Tricep Pushdown: Red x 20 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
Assault Bike LISS x 12.5min (4.4 miles)
10/08/19
BW:172.2
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Deadlift:
260 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Chins:
BW x 15; 5 x 6 sets [1 min rest]
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Plate Hammer Curl:
45×20,15,15,12 [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.1 miles)
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10/09/19
BW: 171.8
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TnG Bench:
170 x 7 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
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BB Skull Crusher:
45 x 25,15,15,15 [1 min rest]
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Hanging Knee Raise:
BW x 18,8,8,8,8,8 [1 min rest]
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Upright Row:
45 x 15 x 3 sets [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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10/10/19
BW: 171.6
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Squat: 247.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Calf Raises:
BW + 25 x 25 x 4 sets [30s rest]
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BB Bicep Curl:
45×30; 10 x 6 sets [60s rest]
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Neck:
15 x 30; 10 x 5 sets [30s rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)
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10/11/19
BW:172.0
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Deadlift:
280 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Bench:
182.5 x 5 x 8 sets [2.5 min rest]
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Single Arm Band Tricep Pushdown:
Red x 25 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.4 miles)
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10/12/19
BW: 172.6
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DB Row:
75 x 10,8,8,6,6,6,6 [1 min rest]
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Ab Wheel:
Knees x 30,12,12,12,12,12 [1 min rest]
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Multi Grip Hammer Curl:
45 x 25,15,15,15,15 [1 min rest]
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Calf Raise:
BW+25 x 25 x 4 sets [1 min rest]
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Neck Extensions:
15 x 30,12,12,12,12,12 [1 min rest]
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Assault Bike LISS x 12:30 (4.3 miles)