Bench Press Deload

I'm not exactly sure how to do a deload. I'm know it requires much lighter weights and to pump up the movement.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press Deload - 8 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

The weather was more mild today so I got out into my garage gym. It was still a little chilly but it was nice to be in "my" space. I'm really enjoying a pump while eating supper. Tomorrow if the temperature is reasonable I will be back out into the garage for some deload Squats.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

Training today almost ended me. I feel great now but at the time of training I wasn't so happy.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - bar/12 reps, 75kg/12 reps.

Working Sets
Bench Press - 4 sets/12 reps/120kg.
Deadlifts - 4 sets/12 reps/125kg.
Bench Press - 8 reps/120kg.
Deadlifts - 8 reps/125kg.
Bench Press - 5 reps/120kg.
Deadlifts - 6 reps/125kg.

After all this I was having trouble even putting the plates away. My form was really good throughout the entire work out. Now it's time for a deload break.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

I feel like I'm reaching my limit. It's time for a break, to deload. Squats were difficult in the extreme and I am almost at a limit for Bench Press. I am late posting this. My training day was on Tuesday.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps, 60kg/12 reps.

Working Sets
Squats (with knee sleeves) - 5 sets/12 reps/110kg.
Bench Press - 5 sets/12 reps/115kg.

I am going to drop the weight next week but add another set to increase total volume. I am scheduled to start my 8 week precompetition training on the 17th April. A bit of a gap between now and then. Too long to take a break so I'll have to keep training.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

Training today was pretty good. Much stronger than training in Borden earlier this week.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - bar/12 reps, 60kg/12 reps.

Working Sets
Bench Press - 5 sets/12 reps/110kg.
Deadlifts - 5 sets/12 reps/110kg.

Bench Press last week I suffered lactic acid and the burn was enough that I couldn't finish 12 reps with each set. Today was much better and much heavier. I did mix up my sets of Bench Press and Deadlifts. I found this to be a quicker way of getting through the work out. I will have to try this with Squats and Bench Press.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

I really pushed the limit today. I am currently in Borden Ontario. The gym hear is really good so I stepped up and pushed the envelope.

Stretching and Leg Swings
Squats - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/225lbs.
Bench Press - 135lbs//12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/225lbs.

I had to break up the reps on the Bench Press sets because the lactic acid build up was painful. This hasn't happened yet until today. The Squats were tough. Not heavy but more of a cardiovascular battle. Next Squat day is gonna sucks.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

I am starting to feel the weight. Today it felt great! I can't say it will feel that way during Squats.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - 60kg/12 reps.

Working Sets
Bench Press - 5 sets/12 reps/100kg.
Deadlifts - 5 sets/12 reps/100kg.

Feeling good. The volume really makes me feel thick and strong. All the reps enables me to focus of form. Next work out will be in Borden Ontario. I am on course all next week. Fun Fun.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

As the weights get heavier the more I dislike Squat days. Being fat doesn't help my Squat volume. However, I have no doubt that grinding through all the reps will bring me to new personal bests.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Lots of Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps.

Working Sets
Squats - 5 sets/12 reps/90kg. (last set was 14 reps)
Bench Press - 6 sets/12 reps/95kg.

The extra stretching really helped eliminate any knee soreness. I did unfortunately tweek my left adductor again. Only slightly this time. I was able to continue with the last two sets with little to no problem even though I knew it was there. Sunday is Bench and Deadlifts.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

As every training day goes by the weights go up.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and stretching
Bench Press - bar/12 reps, 60kg/12 reps.

Working Sets
Bench Press - 5 sets/12 reps/90kg
Deadlifts - 5 sets/12 reps/90kg.

My posterior chain loved the Deadlifts. I am really enjoying the volume. I am a bit concerned about the weights in a couple of weeks. World's is at the end of all this hard work. Time to get serious and TRAIN!!!

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

Training today was pretty good. I was nervous and didn't want to squat today. I sucked it up and labored on.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps.

Working Sets
Squats - 6 sets/12 reps/80kg.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/75kg, 4 sets/12 reps/85kg.

I was only supposed to do 5 sets of Squats but the tunes were blasting and I felt like doing a sixth. I screwed up my weight on the Bench Press. After the second set I realized what happened and rectified the situation. Great training day.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

Moving up in weights and I'm feeling better than ever. Still no challenge but my body is getting used to the high volume.

Warm Up
Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - bar/12 reps.

Working Sets
Bench Press - 5 sets/12 reps/80kg.
Deadlifts - 5 sets/12 reps/80kg.

Had some company today. It's always nice to share stories while training. Feeling Great! Had a message from a friend in NFLD who asked me about going to the Worlds. He has been many times and it did my spirit good to hear from him.

Snowdaddy