El Freako: Staying North of Vag

[El Freako]

what are u gonna do when ur done with the smolov cycle mate?

Briefly bask in my awesomeness, then die.

I've got a push pull program planned but I'm considering doing the proper 9 week Smolov program for squats at least another jr for bent rows. However I may just be delirious from the pain.

 

[tkD]

bench press looks heavier, keep it up bro

 

[PrizeFighteR]

Wow that looks like a killer! You're a glutton for pain my friend!

 

[Hypocrisy86]

That Smolov Jr. style is going well man
thats some serious intensity too.. not surprised your tris felt it big time
gonna get to 150+very soon too!

 

[Rageking]

damn intense, after reading this thread im thinking about doing this program myself

 

[El Freako]

Smolov Jr wk 3, day 3

Deadlifts
8 x 4 x 170kg
Much less painful than Tuesdays deads, probably because my back was fresher. My grip gave out at the end of the 6th set so I used straps for the last 2. Still no belt needed, I doubt I'll ever use a belt for deads ever again.

Bench Press
6 x 6 x 112.5kg
I needed an assist for the last 2 reps on the last set, I was exhausted from the deads.

I feel really good about the routine as a whole but I can't wait for it to be over. Last deads session tomorrow. I'm watching Conan The Barbarian and drinking Czech lager, super sweet!

 

[Maxmonzter]

pretty good session there

 

[Big_Guns_Lance]

Great session there buddy, heavy ass deads man and esp without your belt! and heavy presses

 

[Hypocrisy86]

Awesome work man, Smolov Jr is going well with you bro. gonna be doing that 4x8 s with 200kg soon man, gonna go BERZERKER!! lol

 

[El Freako]

Awesome work man, Smolov Jr is going well with you bro. gonna be doing that 4x8 s with 200kg soon man, gonna go BERZERKER!! lol

I think I'll be happy with just 1 or 2 on 200, maybe 4 with straps.

 

[El Freako]

A big question: am I retarded enough to try the actual Smolov Squat Program?
Link: http://www.ontariostrongman.ca/Resources/training/smolovsquatcycle.htm

 

[h0ke]

cRAZY sessions Freako! Very strong lifts esp. deads and bench presses bro! Keep it up

 

[Bulkboy]

wow bro, those are some strong deads, for lots of sets, and benchpress looks great too after all that heavy deadlifting

 

[tkD]

awesome deads bro, 200's is waiting for you

and no, you're not retarded, just go for them if you love squatting, squat are my favs after deads

 

[El Freako]

Smolov jr week 3, day 4

Bench Press
7 x 5 x 120kg
It hurt but wasn't much trouble. 2 more bench sessions to go.

Deadlifts
10 x 3 x 180kg
My grip gave out after the 1st set so I used straps for the remainder, still no belt however. It was heavy and the last couple were hard but it didn't really hurt that much. I think my back tends to hurt more with the more reps I do. After a week off deads I'll go for a new 1rm.

 

[ironheart]

heavy ass weight and crazy volume. the smolov looks tough.

 

[Lionheart]

Strong deads and benches bro.Keep it up

 

[Mikew]

I feel like doing deads all over again. Awesome sets here Freako.

 

[El Freako]

I think for my next routine I'm going to start off my push/pull split but for the 1st 3 weeks I'll run another Smolov program on my bent rows to make sure I keep my upper body strength balanced. I'm definitely going to try the Smolov Squat routine eventually but not just yet.

 

[Clint]

fuck thats some heavy lifting

I'm a fan of smolov, hes my homeboy