Smolov Jr. Review

It’s been a few days since I finished with my max testing after my double Smolov Jr. cycle. I run Smolov Jr. for both the bench and the squat at the same time. So here’s my review: Smolov Jr. for bench: It was the third time I run it for the bench, with positive results each time. I went from …

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Training – Lower

Low Bar Squat (kg) 5 x 605 x 1003 x 1401 x 1701 x 2001 x 2201 x 230 Walkouts various Front Squat (kg) 5 x 605 x 605 x 60 Single Leg Leg Press 4 sets of 15 Leg Extension 2 sets Leg Curls 4 sets DB Shrugs various  Calves various Abs various Left Trap StretchingRight Trap StrengtheningRight Knee …

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Training – Bench Press PR!

Bench Press (kg) 12 x bar8 x 405 x 603 x 803 x 1001 x 1201 x 1401 x 1551 x 1651 x 170 Flat DB Press (lbs) 3 sets of 15 x 65 Incline DB Press (lbs) 3 sets of 10 x 65 BB Row (kg) 4 sets of 12 x 60  Triceps various Barbell Curl various StretchingVideo: Notes:10kg PR after my …

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Training – Upper

Bench Press (kg) 12 x bar8 x 405 x 603 x 803 x 1003 sets of 3 x 120 Emphasis on speed Incline DB Press (lbs) 10 x 6510 x 6510 x 65 DB Row (lbs) 10 x 10010 x 10010 x 100  Triceps 2 sets high reps to get some blood flowing to recover completely for the max bench testing Barbell Curl …

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Training – Smolov Jr W3D4 (Squats)

Low Bar Squat (kg) 10 x BW5 x 605 x 1003 x 1301 x 16010 sets x 3 x 187.5 Calves various Left Trap StretchingRight Knee Mobility Exercises Notes:Today’s workout might have been the most challenging workout I’ve ever performed. It was a test of determination and mental toughness. Stuff like that certainly build up your character. I’m happy to have …

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Training – Smolov Jr W3D4 (Bench)

Bench Press (kg) 10 x Bar8 x 405 x 603 x 801 x 1001 x 12010 sets x 3 x 132.5 Row various Chinups 10 x BW10 x BW10 x BW  Biceps various Triceps various Shoulder Dislocations Notes:Slept for many hours and woke up feeling groggy. All I wanted to do was relax and eat but in the end I went …

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Training – Smolov Jr W3D3

Bench Press (kg) 10 x Bar8 x 405 x 603 x 801 x 1001 x 1208 sets x 4 x 125 Low Bar Squat (kg) 10 x BW5 x 605 x 1003 x 1408 sets x 4 x 177.5 Chinups various Calves various Shoulder Dislocations Left Trap StretchingRight Trap StrengtheningRight Knee Mobility ExercisesNotes:Bench was easy as usual, squats were hard. Basically what …

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Training – Smolov Jr W3D2

Bench Press (kg) 10 x Bar8 x 405 x 603 x 801 x 1007 sets x 5 x 117.5 Low Bar Squat (kg) 10 x BW5 x 605 x 1003 x 1307 sets x 5 x 167.5 Barbell Row  4 sets 12 reps Shoulder DislocationsLeft Trap StretchingRight Trap StrengtheningRight Knee Mobility Exercises Notes:Bench was fine, squats so and so. Joints hurt, especially …

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Training – Smolov Jr W3D1

Bench Press (kg) 10 x Bar8 x 405 x 603 x 801 x 1006 sets x 6 x 110 Low Bar Squat (kg) 10 x BW5 x 605 x 1003 x 1306 sets x 6 x 157.5 Rowing various Calves various Shoulder Dislocations Left Trap StretchingRight Trap StrengtheningRight Knee Mobility ExercisesNotes:Bench felt pretty good. Knee and muscle pain were present during squats. …

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Training – Smolov Jr W2D4

Bench Press (kg) 10 x Bar8 x 405 x 603 x 801 x 1001 x 12010 sets x 3 x 130 Low Bar Squat (kg) 10 x BW5 x 605 x 1003 x 1301 x 16010 sets x 3 x 182.5 Left Trap StretchingRight Knee Mobility Exercises Notes: Bench was easy, squats were difficult. Something bothers me in my right leg, like …

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