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Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 28 – Taking It Easy

I stalled out while squatting 804 this week, so I think I'm done squatting and pulling till the meet, as its doing more harm than good. Other than that, I got in some good training and rehab work.

Written by Last updated on Oct 25, 2022

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 28: Taking It Easy

TUESDAY

Bench Press

135×10

225×5

315×5

405×1

465×2

Pause Presses

405×4, 4


465x2 Bench

Smith Machine shoulder Press

135×8

185×8,8,8,8

Overhead Band Extensions

4×16

THURSDAY

Just couldn’t get motivated to train at all. Also tried on some elevated heel squat shoes and I think that worked against me.

Squat

165×5,5

275×3

385×3

495×1

605×1

749×1

804×0

I got out of the hole and was in my normal power zone when I stalled out with that 804. Was stalled for a second or two which took its toll on the torn hammy. I think I’m done squatting and pulling till the meet, as its doing more harm than good.

SATURDAY

Glute Bridge: 5 sets

Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats: 3 Sets ( I do these several times during the week as part of rehab.)

Sled 1-arm Rows: 4 passes

Sled face pulls: 2 passes

Single leg stiff leg deadlifts

44×10

72×10

88×10,10

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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