Very High Load easier, while Very Low Load harder

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

30 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

SuperSet (Do one set of each exercise back-to-back, rest 2 minutes, repeat)

Front Box Squat – 155 pounds for 1st 2 sets, 145 for last set – Sets: 2/2/4
Seated 90/90 Stretch – Bodyweight – Sets: 15seconds/15s/15s

Straight Sets (Do all sets of first exercise, then move on to the next exercise)

Walking Dumbbell Lunge – 47.5-pound dumbbells for first 2 sets, 45′s for last set – Sets: 7/7/10 (2m rest)

SuperSet (Do one set of each exercise back-to-back, rest 90 seconds, repeat)

Dragon Flag – Bodyweight – Sets: 12/12/10
Dumbbell Suitcase Deadlift – 37.5-pound dumbbell – Sets: 10/10/10

Cool-down

Dead Hang (underhand grip) – 50 seconds

Workout Journal Notes

I mentioned last week that “Very High Load” week didn’t seem to be as much of a jump up as it was in the first two phases, though it was still very challenging.

Phase 3 appears to balance this out by making “Very Light Load” not as much of a jump down as it was in the first two phases.

It was still a lot less reps and relatively “easy,” but it wasn’t quite as ho-hum as the first two phases.

Keeping things in check and balanced out is just one more reason I love “Maximum Strength.”

I’m looking forward to the first upper body workout of “Very Light Load” week tomorrow!

Current Stats and Measurements (November 2, 2008)

Height – 6’3″
Weight – 190.4 lb.
Bodyfat – 17%
Biceps – 14.2″
Calves – 14.75″
Thighs – 24.6″
Waist – 32.25″
Chest – 42.25″

“How to Get Abs” Progress Pics (November 2, 2008)

Before (Mid to Late 2005)

Current (November 2, 2008)

Today’s Diet Log

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Current Supplements

Current Workout Program

Eric Cressey’s Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program

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