I decided to dumbbell bench first today to see if my form was better without being fatigued from barbell bench first.

dumbbell bench

worked up doing sets of 15 to 55's for 5 sets of 15 reps

 

cable tricep extensions

36 pounds for 5 sets of 15 reps

 

barbell speed bench against mini bands

135 for 3 sets of 3 reps

185 for 3 sets of 3 reps

 

standing military press with angle bar

worked up to 135 for 3 sets of 8 reps

 

Dumbbells felt much better performing them before the barbell bench. The speed bench went well too so now it's just a matter of rebuilding strength.

Ted Toalston
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