21 Jan Deload+ 6 Weeks Out= “Terry Tate”

Currently working my way down in weight to lift in the 275 class at the XPC Finals. Looking to improve on my all-time best lifts of 1040, 725, and 730lbs. I am also taking on additional online clients for personalized training. Feel free to email me at onlythestrongllc@gmail.com if you are interested.

The combo of deloading and the meet right around the corner has me on edge. Most of you reading this know I have taught special education for the past 6 years. This year I took on a new task, as I am helping develop a program for inner city students here in Jacksonville. The kids are great, but they struggle with making good decisions. This is often amplified this time of year with Christmas break, and now spring coming quickly. Often my issues are not the students though, its the teachers and parents. Needless to say the last few days have me feeling like Terry Tate.

Now training!

Deload Squat
3×3@530
Deads
4×1@405
Bench
3×3@315

I am ready to kick this thing into high gear, look for some big numbers over the next two weeks.

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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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