I'm taking the next 12+ weeks off from strongman events and training primarily for hypertrophy with a slight strength emphasis. I'm in my "off-season" and looking to put on some size over the upcoming months and into next year. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming.

I'm now 3 weeks into my actual programming, plus the 1 week of introducing the body part split and volume back in. I've already had a few people comment that I'm looking bigger. I can also see a differences. So this is definitely some good feedback. I've got at least 9 more weeks of this and my calories just bumped up more - so I'm excited to see the changes in my body in the upcoming weeks.

 

8.4.15

A. Banded Dumbbell Bench Press (elitefts pro mini band)

4 sets of 10 w/75# DBs + band

 

B. Incline Axle Bench Press

135x5

185x5

225x5

245x6

 

C. Close Grip Bench Press

210x8

220x8

220x8

 

D. Pec Dec

4 sets of 15 @ 70#

 

E. Seated Barbell Overhead Press

135x5

155x5

175x5

175x5

175x5

 

F. DB 6-Ways

5 sets of 10

 

G. DB Skull Crusher's (Pronating at the top)

25's x 12

30's x 12

35's x 12

40's x 11

Chase Karnes
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