Off-season: Close grip bench

I just competed in NPC Junior Nationals on June 12-13. I came in with a much bigger and leaner package than years past. Moving into the off season I will be working on my raw strength and putting on size in my upper body. Competition plans are still to be determined. I will continue to work with Amit Sapir on my off-season dieting, gradually increasing food and working to put on some good muscle. Scott Paltos will be doing my training, reworking some strength work in with some volume work for the added muscle during the rebound dieting phase.   After some 4th of July festivities on Saturday (pool, sun, some food), it was back to the gym Sunday. You know you're serious when the host of the party asks you to bring a side dish and you make sure it's something you can eat. I knew there wouldn't be any "good" carbs there, so I made potato wedges, little olive oil, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt, and garlic. Roasted... yum. Sunday spent some time at the local festival. You know, overpriced carnival rides, elephant ears, cheap carnival game prizes. Kids had a blast though. Neighbor lady gave us wristbands to ride as many rides as they want. Hot sticky day then it was off to the gym. Close grip bench 135x8 135x8 140x8 140x8 140x8 SUPERSET EACH SET WITH Barbell Curls 5x12 Hammer Chest press 4x12-15 SUPERSET WITH Hammer curls 4x8 Incline Flyes 2x25 SUPERSET WITH Preacher curls 2x15 Cable Flyes 1 giant drop set 8-12 each drop Single Arm pushdowns 3x15 Cable Curls 1 giant drop set