Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Tuesday 10 September 2013

Pause Bench - 75%
  • 95# x 5
  • 135# x 5
  • 155# x 5
  • 175# x 4 x 5
Press - 75%
  • 125# x 4 x 5
Slingshot
  • 235# x 7
  • 240# x 7
  • 245# x 2 x 7
Meadows Row
  • 100# x 7
  • 110# x 7
  • 120# x 7
  • 125# x 2 x 7
Dips
  • 50# x 7
  • 60# x 7
  • 55# x 2 x 7


Pretty quick lift. The 75% feels lighter on upper body always vs. lower body days. Since the Velocity only has 100# dumbbells, i decided to switch it out for a meadows row. Basically, you shove a barbell into a corner, or use a landmine if you've got one, then load up one side with 25#s and party. The row uses a pronated grip vs. a neutral grip, so its only slightly different than a DB row. I figure this way i can constantly add weight for the assistant as i get stronger, and the grip change / direction the barbell arcs away from your body as you pull will help build my mid / upper back more, which i need. I'm going to keep the assistant exercises at 7 reps the first 2 weeks of the cycle when im doing 5s on main lifts then drop to triples on the main lift and 5s on the assistants the next 2 weeks. I'm going to taper the assistant reps to allow myself to use higher weights but not at the expense of extending rests much longer than 1-2 minutes. Heavier weight, stronger lifts. Strength is never a weakness.

Body weight is at 181 this morning so ill keep the food where it is right now.

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