Key points to remember when maxing the bench: GRIP the bar with a death chokehold Drive the shoulder blades into your back pocket while gripping the bench with them. (Retraction and Depression) Grind the weight AGGRESSIVELY. Big weight requires big aggression Today's Training: AirDyne: 30 mins Bench: 3 Board Press Work up to a PRE of 8-9 for a single rep Cross Body Single Arm Tricep Ext: Warm-up: 2x10 Work Sets: 3x15 OHP: 3x6 as a warm-up Then work up to a set of a heavy five reps Shrugs: 5x8x425 Bike Commute: 33 minutes (it was pouring rain from the time I left the gym until I got home. As soon as I put my Gortex into the dryer, the sun popped out... : ) AirDyne Sprints: 12x10x50
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