March 27, 2012 - Overhead

Dynamic Warm-ups

12” Log Clean and Push Presses (1 clean)
100x5
150x5
200x5
230x5
250x5
270x5 PR+5lbs
285x2

"Circus Dumbbell" Clean and Presses
85x3/3
115x5 R
115x5 L
135x5 R
135x5 L
135x5 R
135x5 L

Rope Cable Face Pulls
130x12
130x12
130x12
130x12
130x12

24 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Just went in to this workout with a vague idea of what I wanted to do. I honestly wasn't sure how my pressing would be. I was very surprised how easy 270lbs went up, which was my goal for the workout, so I tried to get a triple with 285lbs. Wasn't happening. I don't have a circus dumbbell at this gym so I made due with a plate loaded dumbbell handle, which was awful. I took a short break between sides as I am really out of practice and wanted to insure each side got adequate work done. Face pulls have gotten tough but I think a lot of that has to do with the two weeks of light stuff and I'm sure it will be much easier next time.