Training 3/20/15

Squat - clusters (30 sec b/w reps) - 295 - 3x6

Bench - clusters (30 sec b/w reps)  - 245 - 3x6

1x20 each:

Bent-over row - 115

Band tricep pushdowns - gray

Barbell curl

At this point I'm going to switch to the template I posted a few weeks back utilizing some concurrent methodologies. While that means cutting this particular training program short, and not realizing the gains I have (hopefully) made, I need something with a bit more flexibility. My back has been giving me trouble here and there, so I need to switch it up a bit to give myself some leeway to change things on the fly if needed. I can still do that with the block model I was following, but it is more rigid. So, the basic outline will be:

Monday:

Squat variation - 3x5, 3x3 wk.1; 6x3 wk. 2; 8x3 wk. 3 (although that is all subject to change)

A. Upper pull RE

B. Upper push modified RE (volume)

Heavy abs (optional)

Wednesday:

A. Heavy/ME upper pull

B. Quad-dominant single-leg

A. Heavy/ME upper push

B. PC-dominant single-leg

Heavy abs (optional)

Friday:

Deadlift variation - same sets/reps as squat

A. Upper push RE

B. Upper pull modified RE (volume)

Heavy abs (optional)

The in-between days will be used for abs/forearms/neck/guns/etc. Or LISS. Just something to get some work in.

My diet is changing as well, as I'm adopting something akin to Jamie Lewis' Apex Predator Diet. Basically, it'll be 3-4 protein shakes per day plus a couple pounds of wings or a bunch of eggs. For now, I'll do one cheat (generally Friday night), and I start getting even leaner, I may move that to 2. We'll see how it all goes.