5 Things I Learned in 2021

Mark Brown January 1, 2022 This past year has taught me quite a few things with regards to training. What I present are not connected ideas in a traditional essay, but a list not done in any particular order of importance. Equipment is exceedingly important in developing a training program or structure. On the surface …

Christmas Week ’21 Training Log

Mark Brown December 26, 2021 MondaySSB Good Mornings – 65 x 8, 115 x 6, 135 x 6, 155 x 6, 175 x 5Box Squats, To Parallel – 175 x 6, 245 x 6, 275 x 5, 295 x 5, 315 x 3, 335 x 1Hatfield Box Squats, To Parallel – 335 x 4, 365 …

12/13/21 -12/19/21 Training Log

Mark Brown December 19, 2021 Monday2 Board Press, Shoulder Saver – 135 x 6, 225 x 6, 245 x 6, 265 x 4, 275 x 2, x 2Pin Press, From Bottom – 225 x 6, 235 x 5, 245 x 2Log Press, Strict – 101 x 7, 111 x 6, 121 x 6, 131 x …

1 Rep Max Recordings

I put the 4 recordings I did of my 1 rep max attempts together using iMovie and posted them up on my Youtube channel. No fancy editing, but I did want to put the videos out in the most efficient way I could. The squats were done on November 30th and the bench press was …

Fall 2021 Program Wrap Up

Mark Brown December 7, 2021 This fall’s lifting program was fascinating. I started out working kind in the way that I finished the summer program and ended very differently. The 12 weeks played out in 3 distinct stages: deload, rebuild then the peak. The longer I got into the program, the more I eliminated most …

Test Week 11/29/21 Training Log

Mark Brown December 5, 2021 All weights in pounds unless stated otherwise. MondayScheduled day off – Recovery TuesdaySquat, Straight Bar – 135 x 5, 225 x 4, 315 x 3, 365 x 2, 385 x 2, 405 x 1, 415 x 1, 420 x 0 (failed attempt), 315 x 3, 275 x 3.Calf Raises – …

Fall Week 12 Training Log

Mark Brown November 28, 2021 Monday2 Board Press, using Shoulder Saver – 135 x 6, 275 x 3 , 285 x 2, x 2, 295 x 2, 305 x1, x1, 255 x 5, 245 x 5Narrow Grip Incline Bench Press – 165 x 8, 185 x 8, 205 x 6, 225 x 3, 195 x …

My How The Garage Has Changed!

The above picture was taken almost a full year and half ago. It a few months after I started lifting in the garage. The squat rack barely a couple weeks old at that point. The bottom picture is a garage running out of space but full of the good stuff. Just thought these two pictures …