18 Dec Team Samson Powerlifting- Deluxe Edition!!!- Squat training 12/11/16

This week marks an end to Brian’s training cycle, and a beginning to Byrd’s. With Brian chilling out until his meet on the 17th, the rest of us got after it.

Most of us are in offseason mode, and working wRAWng. I worked up to 325 for  3 paused for 5 sets, Kowelewski hit 415 for 3, and Clint Smith rolling along like a freight train with 605  for a huge triple.

Byrd is getting ready for the Arnold, and is looking as healthy as I’ve seen him in a long time, maybe ever. It’s early into his training cycle, so he is working in just briefs and wraps, hitting an easy 685 for a double.

Saturday squat day at the Team Samson compound. @jasonkowalewski @gatortilidie @onlythestrong275 and myself putting in the work. The grind is where the metal is made. #squat #benchpress #deadlift #dtwd #health #fit #strong #instagood #bodybuilding #gym #instahealth #photooftheday #workout #wod #weightlifting #train #training #tentwentylife #teamsamson #powerlifting #fitness #fitspo #fitfam #beardgang #1020l #1020life

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I stuck around for deadlifts this week and got some fun videos. The fellas were using 4″ blocks. We had Kowelewski working in some deadlift gear for the first time I believe. He worked up to 635 for a single, Byrd hit 585 for a double, and Clint went with 635 raw for a double as well.

Some deadlift training from last Saturday. Featuring @jasonkowalewski @gatortilidie and @onlythestrong275 I think this was @jasonkowalewski fist time in deadlift gear, and we put it on like a 8/10 RPE. #squat #benchpress #deadlift #dtwd #health #fit #strong #instagood #bodybuilding #gym #instahealth #photooftheday #workout #wod #weightlifting #train #training #tentwentylife #teamsamson #powerlifting #fitness #fitspo #fitfam #beardgang #1020l #1020life

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Team Samson was founded by Adam Driggers who built the Team Samson compound. Some of the biggest names in powerlifting have trained with Team Samson including Dondell Blue, Al Caslow, and Gary Frank. What began as a small group of members has grown into an accomplished team of lifters that continue to chase after new strength gains. Team Samson is made up of pro lifters Brian Carroll, Clint Smith, and Jonathan Byrd along with lifters in various stages of their lifting career including Adam Driggers, Keith Price, Filipe Gusmão, Mike Holman, Paul Key, Shane Ford, Shane Shepperd, and Tony Garland.

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