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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I built some good momentum off the previous week of using the Swiss Bar. This was a pretty damn good PR for me, and the accessory work felt pretty good. I'm going to have next weekend off from training for our powerlifting meet, so I'll get another little rest week coming up.

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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) Swiss Bar Bench Press vs 2 Chains Per Side Worked up to 265x1 - PR! 240x2x2

B1) Close Grip Shoulder Saver (Black) vs Doubled Mini Bands Worked up to 215x8 - PR

C1) Pec Dec Flys 3x15

D1) KB Skull Crushers 4x10

E1) V-Bar Pressdowns 5x15 E2) Low Face Pulls 5x15


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