After having set an all-time PR on my equipped bench press with 457lbs, I'm now in off season mode getting back to some heavy training while running my gym, THIRST.
For programming and coaching inquires, please email SmitleyPerformanceSystems@gmail.com or visit brandonsmitley.comOn Thursday I was able to give some light deadlifts a go, while also increasing the overall volume on my back training. I know 175 on the hex bar isn't much, but not only did I not have any low back pain (which really I shouldn't with this kind of weight), but my hernia area felt rather good. I might have been able to push the weight a tad more, but I'm going to save that for the following week. I'm hoping to just add about 5-10 pounds a week, and adjust the reps as I feel good. I'm not sure when I'll give sumo a go, but it will probably be another month if I had to guess.
Items Used in this Training Session
Warm Up Tons of PRI Based Stuff
A1) Hex Bar Deadlifts 5x5 I kept these really light, and just wanted to make sure things felt okay. Just got up to about 175 for a top set.
B1) DB Rows 4x10 per arm
C1) Cambered Bar Pendlay Rows 3x8
D1) Chin Ups 3 sets, max reps
E1) KB Shrugs 3x20 E2) Standing Band Crunches 4x12
