December 02, 2010 - ME UB

Dynamic Warm-ups

12" Log Push Presses
90x5
90x5
120x3
150x3
180x3
200x1
220x1
240x1
255x1 PR+5lbs
270x1 PR+20lbs
285x0
285x1 PR+35lbs
295x0
295x0
252x4 PR+2lbs & 3 reps

Close Grip Rack Lockouts w/ IW#2's & #1's dbl (+255lbs)
55x3
105x3
145x3
195x3
235x2 PR+10lbs

Neutral Grip Pullups
bw+10x12
bw+10x12
bw+10x12

39 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: I was quite sore from the day before so I wasn't sure how I would do. I actually was contemplating switching to log strict pressing instead of push pressing due to my worries that I would do subpar. Overhead has been such a thorn in my side (as well as deadlift). I made myself do push pressing and I'm glad that I did. Big improvements on my shoulder and triceps strength. I got off balance on the first go with 285lbs so I knew I could get it in the next attempt. Almost had 295lbs the first try. Also one of the few times I've done reps (without a clean every rep) with a decent weight (I really suck at getting leg drive on log press). The fourth rep with 252lbs was just an awful grind with literally no leg drive. Granted I'm still a long way off from where I want to be on this lift but I can't be too upset with a 35lbs improvement. I think in a year I could hang in the Plat Plus shows in the overhead events if this keeps up. Always need to strive for more. Lockouts with bands were different. Unlike last time where 45lbs was an unwieldy thing, I was in control from the start. Could only get two with 235lbs but three shouldn't be an issue next time. Did pullups with a neutral grip again. While not a PR, (matches my PR) they were easy on the first set. Actually, it is a PR for this body weight as I was around 45lbs lighter when I was doing these for reps. Did a lot of stretching and packed for my trip to Brute Strength Gym this weekend.