I’m currently in meet prep for the 2015 IPA Grand Prix Nationals at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on October 24th, in Columbus, Ohio. I will be competing at 132 pounds, raw with knee wraps.
For programming and coaching inquires, please email SmitleyPerformanceSystems@gmail.comThursday was my speed bench and accessory work day. This day is rather lighter in nature (like the squat/deadlift day), but has some modifications with the board work. Using the board work let's me keep some of my heavier weights in my hands, but not move them through a full range of motion, and also let's me continue to build my triceps up. The rest of the session was focused primarily on my upper back. It was a good session and I'm feeling really good after a full week of meet prep, which is a great sign. I'm not wearing myself out early and am doing a good job on the recovery front.
I also got in my second day of grip for week. It's still a work in progress, but it seems like things are ever so slightly improving. Just got to be patient and trust in the process.
9 more weeks to go.
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Items Used in this Training Session Mini Band
Warm Up DB Bench Press - 55's x3x15 Mini Band Pull Aparts - 4x25 Side Plank - 3x20 sec/side
Grip Work A1) Rolling Thunder - L - 90x3, 85x4, 75x8; R - 95x3, 87.5x5, 77.5x9 B1) SA Fat Gripz Pull Up Hang - 2 sets of max time per hand
A1) Speed Bench, Paused vs Doubled Mini Bands 45x10 45x5 - add bands 75x3 95x3 115x3 130x10x3
B1) Close Grip Board Work vs Doubled Mini Bands 145x6 - 1bd 175x5 - 2bd 190x14 - 3bd
C1) DB Overhead Press 55's x 3x10
D1) Rolling Tricep Extensions 3x15
E1) Wtd Wide Grip Pull Ups 3 sets of near failure + drop set
F1) DB Chest Supported Rows 3x15
G1) Sumo Stance Shrugs 3x15
