October 29, 2013 – Overhead Event Training

Dynamic Warm-ups

Circus Dumbbell Clean and Presses (Left Side Only)
40x5
70x5
100x3
130x3
157x4
157x4
157x4
157x4
177x2
197x2 PR+4lbs

Axle Jerks
165x3
210x3
255x8
255x8
255x8
255x8

Band Triceps Pressdowns
LB+MBx25
LB+MBx25
LB+MBx25
LB+MBx25

Face Pulls
LB+MMBx25
LB+MMBx25
LB+MMBx25
LB+MMBx25

26 Minutes of Stretching

Comments: Still progressing. I could have done a tiny jump of 2lbs but went with 4lbs. Some slop on the lighter type sets. Some of it I think had to do with the temperature in the gym fluctuating as my hands got quite sweaty. Had to chalk sides of both hands. I have to say the best set of the day was actually the heavy double. I don't know, maybe I was taking that one more seriously than the others. This might be the last week that I push the double to prepare for the contest. I felt strong with the weight. I'd like a big number but going to have to play it by ear as I'll have to do a heavy deadlift beforehand. Continuing with the axle jerks. Right knee was a little tender. Not sure what was going on with my balance on the second set with 255lbs but it sucked big time. Third set was the best. Finished up with bands for triceps and upper back.