29 Jan Brian Carroll Week 4, day 3 – Squat/DL assistance “Path to the WR total at 242”

Notice the title of the log

Currently training for the XPC Arnold weekend March 7

This is NO DISRESPECT to lifters like current and former 242 greats Juha, Panora, Hoff or ANYONE at all. It’s in reach and I want the total record, especially since I was pretty close a few months back. I’ve actually chased it on and off for the better part of 10 years.

I’m not predicting shit, calling my shot or anything like that. The fact is that I’m pushing that 2700+ at 242. Will I get it? Let’s see. I’ve hit it quite a few times at 275 while not being 100%. Either way, I’m on the path toward it, I just hope I get there, and will log pretty much everything about the process. This will also keep my accountable to make sure I’m doing what I need to be doing.

Arnold is about 5.5 weeks away or so from now, give or take.

This cycle is flying by like nothing I’ve ever seen.

Feeling good about training and my goals overall, but have to execute and step up to the plate.
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Normal Warm-up

training
Mcgill chins – 20
Barbell rack row: top set of 315×5
Barbell DOH shrug: top set 455×6
1-arm KB swing: 3×10
1-leg GM: 3×10
Goblet squat: 3×10
Piston goblet: 3×10
Standing leg extension: 3×12
Rolling plank: lots with side plank hold
Birddog: lots
Shoulder band mobility- feels awesome and been doing this 3-4 days per week

Kind of a crappy training session really. Saturday’s heavy training combined with Monday’s work had my forearms weak and everything was moving in slow motion. grip sucked overall BUT I’m at the point where things will hurt and be harder than they should.

I had a hard time squeezing correctly on the chins, rows and shrugs BUT still must push on. I know this weekend/monday will be challenging with the loads I’ll be handling BUT I’ll make it though like I always do.

I did some recovery work this am (Thur) and rolled my quads/ITB, shoulder mobility work and a light fluff n buff session.

Time to pony up for Saturday’s session and handle some weight.

There’s no room for pussies.

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Brian is a world-class powerlifter with over two decades of elite and pro-level powerlifting under his belt. Coming back from a devastating back injury in 2012 that broke multiple bones and that most experts said he would never recover from, he has returned to the pinnacle of world-class lifting (while 100% pain and symptom-free) and is now dedicated to helping others avoid the same mistakes that he made in the past through private and group coaching in Jacksonville, FL. Brian’s impressive recovery has given him the opportunity to teach and deliver talks to physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, professional strength & conditioning coaches and experts from all facets of sport, on how to avoid injury, while building anti-fragile strength and resilience in athletes.

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