30 Jan Lab Rat – Chasing a 600lb Bench

I recently competed in the RPS Chalk & Iron September 28th where I tied my best total of 1653.4 lbs (squat – 633.8 lbs, bench 435.4 x lbs. deadlift – 584.2 lbs) at a bodyweight of 241.6 lbs vs. 268 lbs.  I’m currently in an off-season with plans for an April/May meet.

I still haven’t decided on a meet however I’m leaning towards something in May allowing for a solid off-season.

Squat / Deadlift – Saturday January 20, 2018

Squat (buffalo bar)

• 2 x 5 w/ 145
• 2 x 5 w/ 235
• 325 x 4
• 375 x 4
• 435 x 4

Deadlift

• 2 x 4 w/ 315
• 2 x 4 w/ 405
• 475 x 4

Farmers Carry – few trips per side

Stir the pot – 160

Bench – Monday January 22, 2018

I’ve been working in one of Brian’s SDP bench shirts to assist with the break in process.  At this point I’m actually looking forward to the days I can get some work in it as I’m starting to enjoy the whole idea.  A few months ago there was mention of a bench only meet which might just become more of a reality now.

• 2 x 5 w/ 140
• 2 x 5 w/ 230
• 280 x 4
• 320 x 4
• 350 x 4

Shirt Added

• 410 x 3 (4 board)
• 460 x 3 (3 board)
• 500 x 2 (3 board)
• 550 x 2 (2 board)
• 590 x 1 (2 board)

Stan and I got into a friendly competiton using shirts that weren’t tailored to us as both were Brian’s, an easy victory for me. Ha!  All joking aside it made for a fun training session.

Incline DB – 4 x 12

Grenade tricep extension – 4 x 20

Back / Leg Accessory Day – January 24, 2017

My knee has been feeling great and squats have been moving well so I decided to stop pushing luck and focus on upper back work in hopes of helping my deadlift.

McGill Big 3 – couple rounds

Paused Barbell Row – 4 x 8 w/ 225

Barbell Shrug – 4 x 15 w/ 315

Wide grip pull down – 4 x 10

Narrow grip pull down – 4 x 10

D/B row x 8 and D/B shrug x 12 – 3 rounds

Hammer curl – 4 x 15

Stir the pot – 120

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Jason Kowalewski

Jason Kowalewski is an up and coming raw powerlifter residing in Jacksonville, Florida where he trains with Team Samson. In his younger years he was a “gear head” who built his first drag car before obtaining a driver’s license. Within the last 6 years his primary focus has shifted from motorsports to powerlifting. Jason began training under Brian’s tutelage in February 2013. He was actually one of the initial test subjects, hence the name Lab Rat. Since then he has seen significant improvements on all lifts with his commitment to Brian and the 10/20/Life methodology. To date his best total is 1653.4lbs via 633.8lb squat, 435.4lb bench and 584.9lb deadlift at 242lbs.

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