1/18/13 Cycle 9 Week 1 Bench Press
First off, I just want to thank you guys for always taking the time to leave comments in my log. It really means a lot.
Bench
220x5
255x5
285x5 (Goalx5)
Incline Barbell Bench
140x10,160x10,175x8
Kroc Rows (using versa grips this cycle)
40x10,60x10, 90x19
BB curls
60x10,70x10,80x8
SS with
tricep bar overhead extension
40x20,50x20,18
Overall Workout Grade:B+
Notes:
The last couple days I've been a bit under the weather. I woke up last night with a sinus infection and a general achey feeling. Took advil all day to help with the symptoms. Anyway, went into this workout feeling like shit.
After the first couple sets on bench I felt real shakey and weak. I almost called it but I just pushed through.
I'm glad I did, it turned into a pretty good session.
Hit my bench goal, despite my issues. The last rep was a slow mo grinder. Had I had more sense I probably would have got nervous.
Decided to use my new versa grips on my rows this cycle, as opposed to no grip assistance at all. Also, after watching a bearded beast video on rows, put an emphasis on power. This started on my 2 warm up sets. Where I would normally do them slow and controlled, I focused on explosiveness and power. This helped prime me for the working set. I was pleased with the result. I think I had more in the tank, but I had broke last weeks record by 5 reps and didn't feel the need to push it.
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Zdravko Veselin Gaeta
I am not a powerlifter nor am I a bodybuilder. I just want to be big and strong.
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