Lightweight gets strong

joshetc · 10:32 PM

I decided it was time to start a new log. My old one lasted about 5 months, which I consider to be pretty good. As of right now, I'm in 3 lifting contests and also have a fighting tournament in July. This is what I am training for.

My current stats are:

Height - 5'8"
Weight - 162 lbs
Age - 22

Jan 1, 2008 Starting
Deadlift - 385 (+90) - 475
Back Squat - 275 (+60) - 335
Bench Press - 225 (+40) - 265
Power Clean - 155 (+30) - 185
Strict OHP - 115 (+40) - 155
Push-Press - 155 (+30) - 185

My current goals are:
Deadlift - 495
Back Squat - 455
Bench Press - 315
Power Clean - 225
Strict OHP - 185
Push Press - 225
Bodyweight - 165
To be the strongest person on sherdog under 170 pounds

I'm currently in 3 contests, Joshetc's Deadlift Posse, **RACE** ~1300 pound big 3~~, and Squat/Bench/Dead/C&J/Snatch/Total Competition

I wont have a workout to post in my new log until tomorrow. I wanted to get everything set up early, though.

ThinkGreen · 06-20-2008, 02:26 PM

What kinda workout routine are you doing

joshetc · 06-22-2008, 08:43 PM

I don't know. I just have my own routine. I guess a push/pull/squat 3 day split is the closest to what I do.

I try to squat at the beginning of the week, then push in the middle and deadlift at the end of the week. I aim for my 5 rep max or less in each set.

If I reach 5 reps at my starting weight and feel like I am able to do more reps at that weight, I add weight for the next set. If I fail to achieve 5 reps, I stay at that weight until I can't do 2 reps.

I don't overload and don't over complicate my workouts. I don't do assistance and I don't "nuke" my muscles. I think that and eating a lot of protein is key.

the_harbinger · 06-22-2008, 09:29 PM

The number of people in S&P who live in VA scare me.

joshetc · 06-22-2008, 09:59 PM

Yeh, its kinda cool. I'm buying like 4 St Wilhelm's shirts so I can wear them every time I'm at the gym. I figure one day I'll run into someone from here that lifts at Powerhouse in Woodbridge.

joshetc · 11:30 PM

6-23-08

Squat 225 x 5
Squat 225 x 5
Squat 225 x 5
Squat 275 x 4
Squat 355 x 0

Deadlift 225 x 10
Deadlift 315 x 5
Deadlift 315 x 3 (stopped here cause I had a cut from work on my hand)

Bench Press 205 x 5
Bench Press 205 x 5
Bench Press 225 x 3
Bench Press 225 x 2
Bench Press 225 x 2

I kind of hit a lot of lifts today, mainly cause I know I'll be skipping my wed session on account of me going to kings dominion.

ThinkGreen · 06-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Nice lifting

joshetc · 07-01-2008, 01:07 AM

It's been a week since I've worked out, as I've been pretty busy lately.

6-30-08

Back Squat 135 x 10
Back Squat 225 x 5
Back Squat 225 x 5
Back Squat 275 x 3
Back Squat 275 x 4
Back Squat 325 x 1 (PR)
Back Squat 275 x 2

Here is a video of the PR. My first lifting vid, so it kind of looks like shit. Especially the splash screen. I'll make a real one for my future videos.

YouTube - Squat 325 Pounds

blakethemus · 07-01-2008, 03:23 AM

Good work Josh. You don't need to hit a PR every week....just letting you know

joshetc · 07-03-2008, 06:42 PM

7-2-08

Bench Press 185 x 5
Bench Press 205 x 5
Bench Press 125 x 3
Bench Press 125 x 2
Bench Press 205 x 3

Deadlift 225 x 10
Deadlift 315 x 5
Deadlift 375 x 3
Deadlift 435 x 1 (PR)
Deadlift 455 x 1 (PR!)

Wow. 30 pounds of deadlift PRs in one day.