Thurs, 26 Oct 17
Training at Brute Strength Gym is better than advertised. I am considering doing a strongman competition in a few weeks if my biceps will cooperate and heal up and depending on my work schedule, as I do have to work at least one weekend coming up soon and I'm not exactly sure which one yet. I really want to change up my programming a little bit, but I haven't had time to sit down and plan out a couple months of it yet, so I'm just continuing on with what I was doing before I moved down here for the next week or so and then the plan is to wing it until I can get a new program laid out.
Paused Close Grip Speed Axle Bench
12x65
6x115
4x155
2x205
6x3x215
Not great, but I've done worse. I tried out an EliteFTS bench outfitted with a Thompson Fat Pad today. I loved the bench, but hated the pad. I recognize how it could be great for larg(er) lifters and I think I would like it for floor presses, but on a regular bench it was a little too wide for me and the extra height made me feel like a little kid using a big boy bench, which screwed up my whole setup and foot placement and leg drive. It's not a bad product, just not one I would prefer to use for regular bench pressing.
Reverse Grip Lat Pulldowns/Scap Depression
2x{10x156/20xBW}
I used a 4 count negative on the pulldowns with the same exaggerated setting of my shoulder blades hat I have been using recently to work on improving their rotational movement.
Shotput Press/DB Curls
15x30/15ea x 30
15x30/15ea x 35
I was losing right shoulder stability toward the last few reps of shotput presses, but curls felt better with heavier weight today.
Incline Reverse Crunches/Paused Band ER (5 count)
2x{15xBW/15ea x micro}
Pretty sure the bench I used was set to a higher incline than I normally use for abs cause they were en fuego.
