Chris Lindsay's Log "In Pursuit of 900"
 
            
                
                    ChrisLindsay9                
                
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                    Training log says it all ... My goal is to get a 900 total in the 123lb. bodyweight class by my next Full Power competition in June '14.
*Overhead Press: 45x6, 55x5, 65x3, 85x2, 105x2, 110x2, 120x2
Seated DB Press: 45x10, 45x9, 45x9, 45x6
DB Raise (Side, Front, Rear circuit): 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 25x0/5/0
Bench Press (Speed): 117.5x10, 117.5x10, 117.5x10, 117.5x10
Close-Grip Bench: 128.5x3, 128.5x3, 128.5x3
Dips w/ 15#Vest: x10, x8, x8, x6
* I'm still going to devote a day for overhead press, even though it's not a lift found in a competition, but I will incorporate a second bench day in it.
                *Overhead Press: 45x6, 55x5, 65x3, 85x2, 105x2, 110x2, 120x2
Seated DB Press: 45x10, 45x9, 45x9, 45x6
DB Raise (Side, Front, Rear circuit): 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 25x0/5/0
Bench Press (Speed): 117.5x10, 117.5x10, 117.5x10, 117.5x10
Close-Grip Bench: 128.5x3, 128.5x3, 128.5x3
Dips w/ 15#Vest: x10, x8, x8, x6
* I'm still going to devote a day for overhead press, even though it's not a lift found in a competition, but I will incorporate a second bench day in it.
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            Deadlifts: 135x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 255x2, 285x2, 315x2, 340x2, 340x2
 RDL: 110x8, 110x8, 110x8, 110x8
 DB Row: 60x6, 60x6, 60x6, 60x6
 Pull-Ups (with 40lbs Chains): x4, x4, x3 (LOL, going in I thought I'd do at least 6 or 7)
 Seated DB Shrugs: 75x8, 75x8, 75x8
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 ..Single-Arm Sit-Up: 8x20, 8x20, 8x20
 ..Back Extension: 20x10, 20x10, 20x100
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            Bench Press: 45x8, 95x5, 115x3, 135x2, 150x2, 160x2, 170x2, 170x2
 Bench Press (w/ Lengthy Pause): 135x4, 135x4, 135x4, 135x4
 Slight Incline DB Press: 65x6, 65x6, 65x6, 65x5
 Flat Bench DB Tricep Circuit (two extensions & one press): 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, 20x7/6/10
 Dips (w/ 40lbs chains): x7, x6, x5
 Farmers Walks (w/ 80lb DBs): 55.17 seconds, 38.59 seconds, 36.02 seconds
 I do the Farmers Walks once every couple-few months just to evaluate my grip strength progress. Since I last did them in August, I added 13 seconds, 4.5 seconds, and 8 seconds to each respective set.
 Bodyweight: 125lbs.0
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            Squat: 45x5, 135x5, 135x5, 185x3, 205x1, 220x2, 235x2, 250x2
 Box Squat: 140x3, 140x3, 140x3, 140x2, 140x2, 155x2
 Good Morning: 115x3, 115x3, 115x3, 115x3
 GHR: x4, x4, x4, x3
 Seated Calf Raise: 90x8, 115x8, 135x8, 160x6, 160x6, 160x6
 Incline Sit-Up (with 15# Vest): x15, x15, x15
 Back Extension (with 15# Vest & 12lb. DB behind neck): x10, x10, x100
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            •Overhead Press: 45x5, 55x5, 65x3, 85x2, 105x5, 110x3, 125x1 (was going for 2 per the program, just missed lockout)
 •Seated DB Press: 50x6, 50x4, 45x7
 •Z Press: 45x5, 65x5
 •DB Raise (Side, Front, Rear circuit): 25x5/5/5, 25x5/5/5, 25x5/5/5
 •Bench Press: 45x5, 95x5, 115x3, 145x5, 145x5, 145x5
 •Close-Grip Bench w/ Pause at Bottom: 127.5x3, 127.5x3, 127.5x3
 •Dips w/ 15#Vest and 40#Chains: x8, x5, x10 (Vest only)
 Post Workout Meal
 •Turkey Burger
 •Parmesan Couscous
 •Peas
 •Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Protein Shake0
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            10/28/13
 ◦Deadlifts: 135x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 260x2, 285x2*, 320x3, 345x2, 345x2 (* - messed this up, it should’ve been 290x4, but read last week’s page by mistake)
 ◦RDL: 145x4, 145x4, 145x4, 145x4
 ◦Glute Bridge (off Bench): 125x8, 125x8, 125x8 , 125x8
 ◦Hammer Low Row Machine: 80x6, 80x6, 80x6 (per side)
 ◦Hammer High Row Machine: 105x6, 105x6, 105x6 (per side)
 ◦T-Bar Row Machine: 90x5, 90x5, 90x5
 ◦Pull-Ups (w/ 15# Vest): x6, x4, x4
 Bodyweight: 125.8
 Tomorrow is a recovery day, going to get some hip mobility/stretching work done with a massage therapist.
 Post workout meal: Double Hamburger from Wendy’s & Protein Shake0
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            haha awesome dinner! Nice numbers man. 125lbs? Geez0
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 haha thanks!haha awesome dinner! Nice numbers man. 125lbs? Geez
 Bench Press: 45x15, 95x5, 115x3, 125x2, 150x4, 160x3, 175x2, 175x1 (failed at locking out the second rep)
 Slight Incline DB Press: 65x6, 65x6, 65x6, 65x6
 Iso Hammer Strength Machine: 65x8, 65x8, 65x8
 Spoon Press: 50x6, 50x6, 50x6
 Flat Bench DB Tricep Circuit (two extensions & one press): 20x8/8/8, 20x8/8/8, (missed third set)
 Towel Pull-ups (w/ 15# vest): x6, x6, x6
 Bodyweight: 123.8lbs. (wow!)
 Post workout Meal: Turkey Burger, 2 scoops/cups of Parmesan Couscous, 1 Can of Green Beans
 Edit: * After thinking it over, I don't know if I drank as much water throughout the day, that I usually do. A busy day at work. That might explain the drop in weight. We'll see if I'm still under 125 tomorrow when I get to the gym.0
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            Squat: 45x5, 95x5, 135x5, 185x3, 205x1 (belt), 220x4 (belt/wraps), 240x3 (belt/wraps), 255x2 (belt/wraps), 255x2 (belt/wraps)
 DB Step Up (knee high box): 50x6 (per leg) ... 4 sets
 Good Morning: 120x3 ... 4 sets
 GHR (off Lat Pulldown Machine): x6, x5, x4, x3
 Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise: 145x10, 185x8, 185x8, 185x8 (plus bar, plus 15# vest)
 Incline Sit-Up (with 15# Vest + 15lb Plate): x15, x15, x15
 Back Extension with 15# Vest & 15lb. DB behind neck): x10, x10, x10
 Went in with a sore left hip. I was sort of Good Morning my warm-up squats as away to avoid feeling any discomfort. But once I got into my working sets (belt/wraps), I was able to squat mostly normally. I never felt any pain, just a soreness.
 Felt pretty awesome to get in two sets of 255x2.
 Bodyweight: 122.6 (lol ... ok, time to eat more!... Training weight should be 125-127 range)
 Post Workout Meal: Carne Asada, Chicken Breasts, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Flour Tortillas, 4 cups of Pico de Gallo, Chips/Salsa0
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            •Overhead Press: 35x5, 50x5, 65x3, 75x2, 105x2, 110x2, 120x2
 •Z Press: 65x5, 65x5, 65x5, 65x5
 •Seated DBs Press: 50x6, 50x6, 50x6
 •DBs Raise (Side, Front, Rear circuit): 25x5/5/5, 25x5/5/5, 25x5/5/5
 •Bench Press (Speed): 115x5, 115x5, 115x5, 115x5
 •Lying DBs Tricep Extension: 25x6, 25x6, 25x5
 A meh day. Kinda rushed through my workout (got to the gym late), plus my hip is still bothering me a little. It's feeling a bit better than it was, so I'm hopeful that I'll still be able to do Deadlifts tomorrow.
 Post Workout Meal: 2 Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 Cup of Mashed Potato, 1 Cup of Sweet Corn
 Bodyweight: ?? (Didn't have time to weight myself)0
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            Stiffed Leg Deadlifts: 60x6, 75x6, 80x6, 95x6, 105x6, 105x6, 130x6
 DB Row: 55x8 (three sets)
 T-Bar Row Machine: 95x6, 95x6, 95x6, 95x6
 Hammer Low Row Machine: 80x6, 80x6, 80x6, 80x6
 Seated DB Shrugs: 70x8, 70x8, 55x15
 Pull-Ups (neutral grip): x10, x10, x7, x6
 Had to skip my deadlifts due to my sore hip. I'm disappointed, but I don't think it will set me back. I did some stiffed leg deadlifts at the weight my wife was doing for her deadlifts. We'll just call this an upper back day and hope to get back to deadlifting next week.0
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            Bench Press: 45x15, 95x5, 115x3, 135x2, 150x2, 160x2, 170x2, 180x2
 Bench Press (volume): 135x10x4 sets
 Incline BB Bench Press: 95x10x3 sets
 Lying DB Tricep Extensions (aka DB Skullcrushers): 25x7, 25x5, 25x5, 20x8
 Dips (Bodyweight): x17, x14, x11, x10
 Incline Seated DB Curls: 20x6, 20x10, 20x10
 Standing BB Curls: 55x10 -> dropset to 35x15
 Bodyweight: 124.6lbs.0
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            Hack Squat Machine: Bar x8, Bar x8, 90x5, 90x5, 135x5, 135x5, 155x5, 155x5, 180x10
 Leg Extension: 120x10, 140x10, 160x10
 Leg Extension (one leg at a time): 70x10, 75x8, 80x6
 GHR (off Lat Pulldown Machine): x6, x5, x5, x4ish (concentric movement on 4th rep was quick)
 Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise: 140x8, 180x6 x3 sets (plus bar, plus 15# vest)
 Incline Sit-Up (with 15# Vest + 15lb Plate): x15, x15, x15
 Back Extension with 15# Vest & 15lb. DB behind neck): x10, x10, x10
 Hip is almost better. Decided to take a week off from squats so as not to aggravate it. So I substituted Hack Squat Machine and Leg Extensions in its place. Not a fan of the Hack, but it didn't require a lot of load on the hips. Hopefully, won't have to use that again.
 Bodyweight: 124.6
 Post Workout Meal: Protein Shake, 1/2lb. Hamburger0
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            Overhead Press
 45x5
 65x3
 75x2
 110x3 x3 sets
 110x3
 110x3
 Z Press
 60x5 x4 sets
 DB Raise (Side, Front, Rear circuit)
 25x5/5/5 x3 sets
 Bench Press (Speed)
 115x5 x5 sets
 Closed-Grip BB Bench Press
 130x5 x4 sets
 Band Pullaparts (yellow band):
 7 reps, 5 sets (first attempt at pullaparts)
 Bodyweight: 126
 Post Workout Meal: Turkey Burger on WW Bun, 2 cups of Parmesan Couscous, 1 Cup of Sweet Corn0
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            Deadlifts
 135x5
 185x5
 225x3
 255x2
 290x5
 315x4
 340x3
 340x2 (tried for 3, but barely missed lockout)
 RDLs
 145x5 x5 sets
 BB Glute Bridge
 170x8 x5 sets
 Hammer High Row Machine
 100PSx8 x 4 sets
 Pull-Ups (supponated grip)
 15lb Vest x10
 15lb Vest x6 (grip gave out)
 15lb Vest x5
 15lb Vest x5
 Back Extension
 15lb Vest + 15 DB behind neck
 10 reps x 3 sets
 Bodyweight: 126
 Post workout meal: Protein Shake & 1/2 lb. Hamburger0
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            Bench Press
 45x15
 95x5
 115x3
 125x2
 150x5
 160x4
 175x2 (was going for 3, but didn't even come close)
 175x2
 Incline DB Press
 65x6 x4 sets
 Iso Hammer Strength Machine
 65PSx8 x4 sets
 Wide Hammer Strength Machine
 80PSx8 x4 sets
 Spoon Press
 50x3 x3 sets (complete wreck, I usually do 6 reps ... I think the chest was done)
 Tricep Circuit (DB Extension, Extension, Press)
 20x8/8/8 x 3 sets
 Dips (Bodyweight): x10, x10 (last rep, paused at the top and bottom)0
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            Squat
 45x5
 95x5
 135x5
 185x3
 205x1 (belt/wraps)
 220x5 (belt/wraps)
 235x4 (belt/wraps)
 250x3 (belt/wraps)
 Box Squat
 140x3 x4 sets
 DB Step Up (knee high box)
 50x6 (per leg) 3 sets
 Good Morning
 120x3 x4 sets
 GHR (off Lat Pulldown Machine)
 x8, x6, x5, x5
 Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise (weight + bar + 15lb vest)
 140x10
 180x8
 190x8
 190x8
 Incline Sit-Up (with 15# Vest + 2x10lb DBs arms extended above chest)
 x15 reps x 3 sets
 Back Extension with 15# Vest & 20lb. DB behind neck)
 x10 reps x 3 sets
 Bodyweight: 124.4lbs.
 I nearly crawled out of the gym after this workout. I think I'm getting to the point where I can start cutting back on the assistance work and grind out a few more sets of the main lifts. I think my posterior chain is just about catching up (in particular the lower back). The one thing I'm worried about in starting a program like Cube is whether I can endure the extra work and if I have the recovery for it. But I'm starting to feel more confident about it.0
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            Overhead Press
 45x5 x2 sets
 60x3
 70x2
 105x4 x4 sets
 Seated DB Press
 45x10
 45x9
 45x7
 45x7
 DB Raise (Side, Front, Rear superset)
 20x7/7/7 x3 sets
 Plate Front Raise
 45x5 (test)
 Bench Press (Speed)
 115x5 x5 sets
 Skullcrusher
 55x8 x4 sets
 Tricep Band Pulldowns (yellow band)
 x70
 x50
 x450
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            Deadlifts
 135x5 x2 sets
 185x5
 225x3
 255x1
 275x1
 315x2
 340x2
 370x1 PR
 380x1 MISS (just missed lockout)
 RDLs
 135x8 x3 sets
 BB Glute Bridge
 170x10 x4 sets
 DB Row
 60x8 x3 sets
 Pull-Ups (pronated grip)
 15lb Vest x9
 15lb Vest x7
 15lb Vest x5
 Incline Sit-Up
 15lb Vest + 2 10lb DB above chest
 Back Extension
 15lb Vest + 20 DB behind neck
 10 reps x 3 sets
 Bodyweight: 1260
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            Bench Press
 45x10 x2 sets
 95x5
 115x3
 130x12
 130x12
 130x8
 130x8
 2" Foam Board Bench press w/ Pause
 115x10 x3 sets
 Incline DB Press
 50x12 x3
 DB Tricep Circuit (video)
 20x10/10/10 x2 sets
 Dips (15lb Vest)
 x10
 x8
 x7
 Abs (Mat Slides w/ Vest)
 20 reps x2 sets0
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            Squat
 45x5 x2 sets
 95x5
 135x3
 195x12 x4 sets (70+%) (first three sets belt only, last set was belt/wraps)
 Good Morning
 120x2 x4 sets (the first two sets were kinda crappy, still recovering from my squats lol)
 GHR (off Lat Pulldown Machine)
 x8, x6, x5, x5
 Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise (weight + bar + 15lb vest)
 90x10
 190x10 x3 sets
 Incline Sit-Up (with 15# Vest + 2x10lb DBs arms extended above chest)
 x20 reps x 3 sets
 Back Extension (with 15# Vest & 15lb. DB behind neck)
 x15 reps x 3 sets
 I had been slacking on my rep work, so I thought I'd just kill it in this department. And I think I did. Really pleasantly surprised at getting all 12 reps in those four sets.0
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            Deload
 Overhead Press 75x5 x5 sets
 Seated DB Press 35x5 x5 sets
 Plate Front Raise 25x5 x5 sets
 Dips BWx10 x 5 sets
 Incline Situps BWx15x3 sets0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Deadlifts (Reps)
 Deadlift
 135x5
 185x5
 225x3
 235x1
 260x12 (no belt, no chalk)
 260x8 (no belt, no chalk)
 Deadlift Block Pull (4 Plates)
 280x8 x 2sets (belt, no chalk)
 Deadlift 1" Deficit
 240x8 x2 sets (no belt, no chalk)
 DB Rows w/ Fat Gripz
 55x8 x3 sets
 Pull-Ups (with 15lb. Vest)
 Ab Work
 Lower Back Work
 First day using Cube. Holy hell. My hamstrings and glutes are sore. haha
 Couple observations.
 1) My block pull will have to be 3 plates. I didn't account for my short legs. I don't think the barbell is suppose to be between the knees and waist ... lol
 2) I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't put in the 12 reps in the second set, but my form was breaking down. It was getting harder to lower the butt and hips when I reset each rep. I suspect that it's my deadlift conditioning. I hadn't done sets for reps in awhile. My strength felt good, just lost focus.0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Bench (Heavy)
 Bench Press
 150x2 x5sets
 Close-Grip Bench
 155x2 x2sets
 Bench w/ Pause 1" off Chest
 130x4 x2sets
 Incline DB Bench
 60x6 x3sets
 DB Spoon Press
 50x6 x3 sets
 DB Farmer Walks w/ Fat Gripz
 80lb each for 9 seconds lol
 50lb each for 33 seconds
 50lb each for 31 seconds
 Ab Work
 Notes:
 Not a bad workout, but I think the next time around I may increase the weight on both the Bench and Pause Bench exercises by 5 lbs. and add an extra rep. I like using the Fat Gripz for Farmers Walks. I was able to drop the weight (which takes some of the strain off the shoulders and lower back) and still hit the forearms pretty good.0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Squat (Dynamic)
 Squat
 185x3 x5 sets
 165x3 x3 sets
 DB Step Up (knee high box, w/ 20lb Vest)
 40x6per leg x4 sets
 Good Morning
 115x4 x3 sets
 Glute Bridge
 170x10 x3 sets
 Glute Ham Raise (off Lat Pulldown)
 x8
 x6
 x5
 Ab Work
 Lower Back Work0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Deadlifts (Dynamic)
 Deadlift
 240x3 x8 sets (no belt, no chalk)
 Deadlift Block Pull (2 Plates)
 260x8 x2 sets (no belt, chalk on second set)
 Deadlift Deficit (1 Plate)
 220x5 x2 sets (no belt, no chalk)
 T Row Machine
 55x10 x3 sets
 Pull-Ups (with 20lb. Vest)
 Ab Work
 Lower Back Work0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Bench (Reps)
 Bench Press
 130x12 x3 sets
 Bench Press w/ Pause 1" off Chest
 120x10 x2 sets
 Incline DB Bench
 55x8 x3 sets
 Tricep Circuit (DB tricep extension, DB Tate press, and DB chest press w/ neutral grip)
 20x10/10/10 x3 sets
 Dips (Bodyweight)
 Towel Pullups (grip strength work)
 Ab Work0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Squat (Heavy)
 Squat
 235x3 x5 sets (85%) (belt and wraps)
 Squats w/ 2-3 second Pause at Bottom
 190x4 x2 sets (70%) (no belt, no wraps)
 Good Morning
 115x4 x2 sets
 Glute Bridge
 175x10 x2 sets
 Glute Ham Raise (off Lat Pulldown)
 x9
 x6
 x5
 Notes:
 Shortened session, dropped a third set from my Good Mornings and Glute Bridges, and skipped the Ab/Back work. Combination of running out of time and saving the back for my Heavy Deadlift day on Sunday. It was the first time I squatted over 200 lbs in 4 weeks. I was a bit nervous that I might have lost some strength, but 235 went up pretty good. Next time around, I'll do 245 (90%). First time doing squats with pause at the bottom ... holy hell!0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Deadlifts (Heavy)
 Deadlifts
 315x2 x5 sets
 Block Pull (2 Plates)
 335x4 x2 sets
 Deficit Deads (1 Plate)
 265x6 x2 sets
 Hammer Low Row Machine
 75PS x10 x2 sets
 Pull-Ups (Vest)
 Ab Work
 Lower Back Work0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Bench (Dynamic)
 Bench Press
 120x3 x8 sets
 Close Grip Bench
 130x5 x2 sets
 Bench Press w/ Pause 1" off Chest
 110x8 x3 sets (4-5 second pause on last rep in each set)
 Wide Hammer Str Machine
 2PPSx10 x3 sets
 Dips (20lb Vest)
 x15, x11, x9
 Band Pulldown
 Ab Work0
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            Cube: Wave 1 - Squat (Reps)
 Squat
 190x8 x4 sets (no belt, no wraps)
 Box Squats
 135x3 x4 sets
 Good Morning
 115x4 x3 sets
 Glute Bridge
 170x12 x3 sets
 Glute Ham Raise (off Lat Pulldown)
 x10
 x7
 x5
 Ab Work
 Notes
 I missed a couple-few reps (didn't hit depth) throughout my sets. Was planning on doing three sets, but I did a fourth to try and get a few of those reps back.0
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