Monthly Archives: February 2009

MaxStr. III, Day D, Workout 4 I tried to do a two-rep set of really heavy Pin presses without a spotter, but after bombing out twice (thank God for the pins), I took out the 10lbs. I added over last … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day C, Workout 4 Back then, I discovered whenever I was wearing a weight belt I wasn’t going as low as I ought to with my heavier Squats, and today this was reaffirmed. Thing is, there are times … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day B, Workout 4 Pushed my workout a day early so I can take the entire Wednesday off. The past two weeks had been crazy for me at work, and I thought I’d take a mini-breather at home … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day A, Workout 4 Almost had a mishap at the power cage this morning when I missed the left hook while returning the bar. Good thing I was able to keep the bar aloft until somebody helped me … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day D, Workout 3 Got home late last night after watching "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and having dinner with a friend (who’s a girl, btw; no prospects yet, LOL) at a Greek restaurant (Opa!), and I’m thankful I … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day C, Workout 3 Yesterday, I had the hardest workout I’ve had in a long time thanks to the Rack pulls where I reached a new personal record of 374lbs. for 5 reps (and no straps!). I’m glad … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day B, Workout 3 Even though it will happen later than sooner, I’m going to have to figure out what to do when I need dumbbells heavier than 100lbs. I’ve been fairly consistent with the DB bench press … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day A, Workout 3 Had a good but very exhausting workout that started with me Goldilocksing my Front squats, that is, they weren’t too heavy, weren’t too light, but just right. Can’t say I missed them, but I’d … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day D, Workout 2 Even after all the cardio I did this week, I gained a pound. Guess I should’ve expected it having finished half of Phase III, which is the designated "Growth" phase in the program. Or … Continue reading →

MaxStr. III, Day C, Workout 2 Of the four "Days" in this phase, this one wipes me out the most as it involves my heaviest lifts and has the most number of isometric exercises. Next week should even be more … Continue reading →