Friday, November 22, 2013

Phase 1. Week 1. Bench

BW - 207

Bench -
BarX10
95X5
115X4
135X3
155X2
185X1

175X7, 3

Cambered Bar Bench - 135X5, 5, 5

Incline - 155X3, 3, 3

175X7 is a Rep PR.

Took it real easy trying the cambered bar bench for the first time.  Because of the camber, I have to take a slightly wider grip than I do with normal bench.  Wanted to make sure to keep my elbows tight-ish and not internally rotate much, and also to make sure my shoulders were happy all the way through the movement.  In the end, the increased stretch on the shoulder feels pretty similar to the stretch in good, full dips.  I think the elbow tracking will be key in keeping it that way.

I didn't realize it until I checked just now, but 155X3 is actually a Rep PR on incline.  Hahahha.

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