Wednesday, February 16, 2011

5/3/1 Bench, Pulling and Abs

30 mins on tread & dynamic warm up

5/3/1 Bench   
135 x8
160 x5
180 x3
200 x5

Full intention of getting a video of my top set, and thought that I did buuut ...media card full.  Next time!
So, instead I got a vid of my chins.  This allows me to go on a chin up rant!  Chins, for me, are the # 1 reason why I think my bench keeps getting better all the time.  Strong back means strong bench, among other things.  A good foundation to support the weight you are pressing.  Also, I feel that they contribute to a powerful grip.  That's it.  Simple but that's the way I like it.

Chins         S.S           DB Extensions        and      Face Pulls 60lbs x 20 x 4 sets
x10                             25lbs x 15
x7                               30lbs x 12
x7                               30lbs x 13
x7
x6
x6
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43 reps

First set is always the best...



When I perform my chins, I always try to get in more reps then my last session.  If that means doing extra sets, so be it.  Sometimes I use weight if they are feeling good, and my body weight is low...  I also superset all of my accessories.  Always.

Weighted Decline Sit ups     S.S.      Ab Roller
25lbs behind head x 20                     x15, x20, x20
x 3 sets

I haven't done the ab roller in a while....it will remind me of that tomorrow I am sure!

Finished with 100 Pull Aparts, 30 mins on tread, stretching and foam rolling.

Overall good sess, elbows acted up mainly because I rushed my warm up.  My own fault.  I think the combo of chins and extensions doesn't make them happy either.

BUT, what makes me happy is a new 0 cal product that a little bird told me about!  I am always looking for things to add to my very boring diet.  Splenda has come out with some coffee flavour packs...French Vanilla and Hazlenut.  I added a hazelnut to my morning coffee/protein shake this morning and mmmmmn mmmmn good! 

Today cardio, Thursday is Squat/DL day.  Squat day is always my favourite day of the week.  Unless it's my birthday...and both on one day would be fantastic.

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