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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 15 – Squat a S#%t-Ton Night

I pronounced to the team that Wednesday was no longer “squat night” but “squat a s#%t-ton night.” Of course I was immediately asked what exactly a “s#%t-ton” was so I had to demonstrate

Written by Chris Duffin Last updated on August 21, 2012

EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris’s journal will be posted every Tuesday. You can also read about Chris on his personal website KabukiWarrior.com.

Athlete Journal, Entry 15: Squat a S#%t-Ton Night

MONDAY

Right pec was real tight during warmups. I spent a great deal of time trying to get it loosened up, but never got it to fully clear. That’s what got me on my final working set, not my elbow.

Bench press

135×10

225×3 – Realized just how tight it was and backed off to hit more massage before restarting

185×5

225×5

315×5

395×8 – plan was for 10

Decided to drop the floor press to give the chest a break

Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press

53×10

70×7,8,8,7

That amount of total reps had my shoulders screaming…in a good way.

Band Overhead Triceps Extensions

#4 band x 65,20,15

WEDNESDAY

Felt real loose and in great shape after not hitting deadlifts hard on Saturday. I pronounced to the team that Wednesday was no longer “squat night” but “squat a shit-ton night.” Of course I as immediately asked what exactly a “shit-ton” was so I had to do a demonstration as seen below.

Buffalo Bar Squats w/300lbs in Chain

155×5,5

155+300×3

265+300×3

375+300×3

485+300×2

600+300×3

650+300×1

Wow…was super happy.

Single Leg – AFS Leg Press

300×10,8,8

Inverted Band Ham Curls

#4×30,15,25

Band Bad Girls (hip Abduction with bands – see videos on EPC website)

Heading out of town for some family camping. Got busted trying to schedule an out-of-town workout, so it looks like a few days off. Unfortunately also means missing my Thursday massage, which my right pec really needs. Been working it with the rumble roller and taking that with me to continue to do the same. I’m sure I could really use a few days off. I just don’t like it.

About Chris Duffin

Chris is an accomplished powerlifter, coach, and gym owner. He is the world record holder for the raw squat in the 220lb class. He also holds a Guinness World Record for the most weight deadlifted in one minute at 17,010 pounds (42 reps of 405lbs). Chris Duffin is the head coach and co-owner of Elite Performance Center in Portland, Oregon.

Unlike many powerlifers and strength athletes, Chris is also enthralled with all things related to conditioning, nutrition, and supplementation. He is known for his detailed coaching and ability to provide immediate gains for his athletes.

It is not a surprise with Chris’s attention to detail and perfectionism that he is also an academic nerd with an engineering degree and a master's degree in business administration. Many of Chris’s coaching skills and high expectations that push people past their self-imposed limits have made him successful in the business world as well. To support the growth of his training facility, Chris’s full-time employment is as the general manager of an aerospace manufacturing company.

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