April 01, 2013 – Rep Press Day

As I was heading over to the gym to workout, I got the thought of changing it a bit. My plan had been to do strict pressing as my exercise of choice on this day but I thought that incline may be a better choice. My incline and strict press are about the same and the incline will save my back for events, squats and deadlifts. I'm still doing an overhead press day that is event specific so I'd think I'm alright.

Dynamic Warm-ups

Close Grip Incline Barbell Bench Presses
45x10
75x5
105x3
135x3
155x1
175x1
195x1
215x13

Close Barbell Bench Presses w/ SlingShot
225x3
275x3
315x3
365x3
365x3
365x3
365x3
365x3

Incline Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows
120’sx12
120’sx12
120’sx10
120’sx8

Dumbbell Overhead Extensions (seated)
120x12
120x12
120x10

IYT’s
5’sx12
5’sx12
5’sx12

32 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Felt like I put good work in today. Incline was flying up (but then again, it usually does). Probably would have been smart to stop at 12 but I had some stupid idea before the set even started to aim for 13 so I did. Moved on to benching with a SlingShot. Haven't done them in a while and it felt odd at first but then more like an old friend as I got up in weight. Not at my strongest as far as top end strength but a good place all the same. Upped the weight considerable for rows and extensions. I meant to on rows but it was a mistake for extensions. Going to be staying with these weights until I can get all 12's. Finished up the workout and did a surprising amount of stretching.