14 Feb Byrd: 3 Weeks Out, Time To Make A Move!

Arnold prep is here and its time to get to work! The field for the Arnold is pretty impressive and will take a big day to finish near the top of the field.

Guess who is healthy(ish) and finally carrying some bodyweight? Going to have to cut for the first time in awhile, but not too worried. I will be using the weight cut method laid out by Brian Carroll here.

https://www.powerrackstrength.com/books/

The final push is here! That flu put me a little behind the curve, but I am ok with it. I talked over a plan with Brian and Paul and have gone full speed ahead with it. Last weeks bench was a big success, with a strong PR and built some momentum going into squats this week. The plan was to actually deadlift after but I have some swelling in my knee. Nothing to worry about, but after a few tight wraps I played it safe and called it there.

1055, It's ugly as hell. Either way, if you think I'll be easy to beat…..your feelings might get hurt! #inzer #PowerRackStrength #1020life #1020family #deadlift #squat #bench #arnoldsportsfestival #total #arnold #xpc #leviathanultrapro #predator

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:31am PST

We had a solid plan today, to work up to find what could be just below a 3rd attempt on meet day. I didnt go through all 3 attempts, So I took just below an opener then made a 100lb jump. Form broke down a little on the 1055, but the 950 was as clean as I can make it. Currently I am having some issues with my right shoulder caving down and causing my leg to cave in and causing that shift that kills my drive. When I work to keep it back my squats are much faster, so it is something I have to be aware of at all times.

950 working up yesterday. #leviathanultrapro #arnoldsportsfestival #inzer #powerrackstrength #1020life #xpc #total #bench #squat #deadlift

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Feb 12, 2017 at 6:37pm PST

Ready to get to the Arnold!

I have always been crazy, but its kept me from going insane!

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Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is a competitive powerlifter, with over 16 years of training experience. Byrd has been ranked nationally for the past 6 years under multiple categories. His total has ranked as high as second nationally in the 275 class. He currently has a best total of 2500lbs. Best individual lifts include a 1040lb squat, a 750lb bench press, and 735lb deadlift. His 1040lb squat ranks him 26th all-time squats at the 308 class. Jonathan currently trains out of Team Samson Gym in Jacksonville, FL. Before powerlifting Jonathan was a college athlete at Methodist University as both an all-conference football player and track athlete. Following graduation he played four years of arena football in various leagues.

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