17 Jan Byrd: 7 weeks out!

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 health(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/

It has been a long time since I havent been in pain while squatting. Some down time and the rehab work has really paid off for me. The hardest thing for me right now is not to push too much too soon. Brian has done a good job of keeping me on track, which is no easy task. This week Brian has me taking a few singles at or around my opener in both the squat and deadlift.

Warm ups felt pretty good, no pain and moved well.

920 last warm up #powerrackstrength #1020 #1020family #1020life #total #arnold #xpc #inzer #leviathan #powerlifting #power

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Jan 16, 2017 at 10:29am PST

Squat:
Raw warm ups to 445
Briefs on
535×2
625×1
715×1
805×1
Suit on straps up
920×1
1000 2×1

4 digit openers are fun. Even more fun when they move this well. Beat the up call, but I'll get them down. #1020life #1020family #1020 #opener #iad #deadlift #xpc #squat #bench #total #275 #strong #inzer #leviathan

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Jan 14, 2017 at 10:24am PST

Deads
Worked up to 2×1 at 675

A few singles on the deadlift after squats #leviathan #inzer #strong #275 #total #powerlifting #1020life #1020family #1020 #powerrackstrength

A post shared by Jonathan Byrd (@onlythestrong275) on Jan 14, 2017 at 5:20pm PST

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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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