October 17, 2013 – ME UB

Dynamic Warm-ups

Close Grip Barbell Bench Presses
45x10
95x5
145x3
185x3
215x3
245x3
275x1
305x1
335x1
365x1
385x1 PR+15lbs
400x1 PR+30lbs

Axle Strict Presses
125x3
165x3
205x6
205x6
205x6

EZ Curl Bar Skull Crushers
90x12
90x12
90x12

Chest Supported Rows
350x12
350x12
350x12

IYT’s
5’sx12
5’sx12
5’sx12

25 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: With how well my LB ME day went, I started thinking. By the end of the day, I wanted to bench 400lbs. Ok, it wasn't just some whim as the seed had been planted when I did 315lbs for 9 reps with one in the tank. Running that through some formulas, there was no reason other than it being in my head that I should be able to bench 400lbs. So I went from a 5/3/1 schema to ME in an afternoon of thinking. Still got to iron out the details for ME exercises and rotation (I have some idea). Lower back was kind of fatigued but I just went ahead with benching. Still feeling strong and instead of making just a 5lbs jump, I felt it would be impossible if I missed 385lbs. A little slow but no question. I just wasn't sure how much I had left though. Hard to tell. It could be 5lbs or it could be 20lbs. 4 plates was calling me but I went for the number. I started chuckling once I locked it out as I could tell that I had another 5lbs in me. I was so amped that I didn't care how the rest of the workout went. Made strict pressing match the ghrs from ME LB day. Little heavy in my hands but easy weight. Light weight for triceps, I want these to be stricter than what I've done in the past. Felt good. Rows to finish up the day, followed by shoulder health and stretching stuff.