Max Effort Upper: Axle Floor Press vs 2 Chains [PR] with VIDEO

After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, and coming off a terrible showing at the XPC Bench Bash, I'm now I can do what's best for my body. I've recently opened up a new training facility, THIRST, so I'm trying to balance life and training the best I can, with hopes that I can compete in some capacity by the end of 2018.

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Another really good max effort bench day using the axle bar and some chains. A rather good PR for me, and just a good day overall of getting after it. Being able to crush some weights with my man Alex is always a good way to cap the week off for me.

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Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up Lateral Raises DB Overhead Press Rear Delt Raises DB Bench Press DB Flys DB Skull Crushers DB Rows DB Curls 15 each

A1) Axle Floor Press vs 2 Chains Per Side Worked up to 285x1 - PR! 260x2

B1) Close Grip Bench Press with Shoulder Saver Worked up to 255x8 - PR

C1) Band Flys 3x15 C2) Dips 3 sets, max reps

D1) Single Arm Mace Ball Pressdowns 4x15 per arm

E1) Overhead Cable Tricep Extensions 3x12

F1) Band Face Pulls 3x25 F2) Wtd Side Plank 3x20 sec