05 May Lab Rat – Pre Contest Week 6

I’m training for RPS Redemption III May 28th in Ft. Myers, FL.

2 x 2 w/400lbs then worked up to 415lbs with a medium grip/shoulder saver #1020L #1020life #powerrackstrength #teamsamson #teampowerrackstrength #inzer #powerlifting #squat #benchpress #bench #deadlift #precontest #competition #training #gymlife #crossfit #wod #bodybuilding #muscle #fitfam #igersjax #chestday

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Squat / Deadlift – Saturday 4/16/16

McGill Big 3, Goblet squats and an empty bar were part of the warm up routine.  INZER double gripper knee wraps were used and will be used going forward.  Squats felt great!  Deadlifts moved well but I was ready for the day to be over when 545 was on the bar.

Squats (Mastodon bar)

• 2 x 6 w/ 150
• 2 x 3 w/ 240
• 330 x 2
• 420 x 2
• 2 x 2 w/ 510 (light wrap)
• 2 x 2 w/ 560 (medium wrap)

Deadlift

• 225 x 2
• 315 x 2
• 405 x 2
• 2 x 2 w/ 495
• 2 x 2 w/ 545

Bench – Monday 4/18/16

Rotator work and several empty sets with the bar were used to get some blood flowing.  Top sets with 380lbs felt off last week, 400lbs felt better than ever this week.  Great confidence builder.

Bench

• 2 x 5 w/ 135
• 2 x 3 w/ 225
• 315 x 2
• 2 x 2 w/ 365
• 2 x 2 w/ 400

Medium grip bench (shoulder saver) – 5 reps of 335, 385, 415

Band flys

Squat / Deadlift Assistance Day – Wednesday 4/20/2016

McGill Big 3 for a couple rounds

Light band pull aparts

D/B row – 3 x 12

D/B shrugs – 3 x 12

Goblet squat – 4 x 8

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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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