Sunday, August 27, 2017 Training
Strength Block C1W3
1. Press (kg):
TM45 75%x5, 80%x5, 85%x5+
20x5x2
27.5x5
32.5x5
35x5
37.5x8 @9.5 [PR]
{TM+1}
2. Sumo Deadlift (kg):
w/ Band Facepull: #0 x25x4
TM137 4x6 @75%
65x4x2 DOH
80x4 hook
95x3 hook
102.5x6 hook
102.5x6
hook
102.5x6
straps
102.5x6 straps
3. DB Flat Bench (lb):
w/ DB Curl (lb): 25x11x2, 25x10x2
w/ Hook Grip Hold (kg): 80x21", 90x19", 100x6"(*)
40s x13
40s x13
40s x13
40s x13
Training time: 2:03
(*) Messed up the technique, and my thumbs were spent at this point so I called it a session.
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Press is huge. Five reps would have been a rep PR and seven a real PR. Eight was quite unexpected and it wasn't even a mega grinder (though I wouldn't bet on #9 being there).
More hook grip gains. I watched a bunch of youtube videos last night and implemented some of the tips. In the linked set, I felt like I was doing it exactly right. The second set wasn't as good and the static holds were pretty sloppy. As a side note, I ditched the athletic tape because I felt it was hurting more than helping.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Montecore
Renton,
I didn't see anything wrong with your lockouts.
Does the linked 4th set change your mind?
The deadlift sets today felt really strong. It seemed as if my quads were able to contribute more than usual to the movement, but there was still something awkward going on at the top. And that side angle makes it look like my back isn't fully extended, especially mid and upper back. I dunno.
Last edited by Renton555; 08-27-2017 at 04:13 AM.