Bench press-
60 kg x10
100 kg x8
120 kg x4
140 kg x 4
150 kg x 1
160 kg x 1
170 kg (374 lbs, PR + 5kg, 11 lbs) x 1
175 kg (385 lbs ) x Fail
I was so close to getting 385, about 2 inches away from lockout.
Bunch of tricep work.
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ReplyDeleteGet some sleep so your body can repair itself and you don't get injured unnecessarily.
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ReplyDeleteAlso, been doing starting strength for the last three weeks, working my way up to GOMAD as well and seeing some pretty good results. Took this week off though, as I have hurt/strained my left shoulder; I had been changing where I rack the bar on my back, and finally found a good spot, but in the meantime it still hurts (most noticeable on incline bench press). The only way I can reproduce the feeling is if I put my left arm at my side with my palm facing inward, and then try and rotate out against an obstacle like a door frame. Any advice?
Thanks. Nick
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ReplyDeleteIf you're having shoulder pain while squatting, I'd advise doing some sort of shoulder mobility work before squatting (and benching) as well as stretching afterward. I usually do the Diesel Crew shoulder warmup (http://www.dieselcrew.com/5-minute-shoulder-mobility-warm-up-shoulder-rehab-exercises).
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for those shoulder stretches, I'll give them a try. Do they have any bands at the Z center? If not, any idea where I can pick some up online?