405lbs Bench Press!!!

I am booked for surgery on the 26th May. I promised myself that I would Bench Press 405lbs before then. My Bench numbers have been going up and I felt good for it. Today I was ready.

Bench Press - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/2 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/1 rep/365lbs. 385lbs/1 rep, 405lbs/1 rep!!! 4 sets/1 rep/385lbs, 315lbs/4 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs.

Feeling good, feeling strong. Since there is two more weeks till my surgery I may try 405lbs again.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Really slow getting going today. I took my time warming up and everything went my way.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/bar/6 reps, 2 sets/135lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/3 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/3 reps/315lbs, 405lbs/2 reps (belt), Put on Knee Sleves and belt. 455lbs/1 rep. Plates slid on the left because I forgot the collar. 455lbs/4 reps, 3 sets/4 reps/315lbs.

Video 455lbs for 4 reps.

455lbs for 4 reps is a personal best. I was so gassed after the fourth rep that I almost couldn't rack the weight. Lucky for me I dug down deep and heaved the weight into to hooks. Although I'm the heaviest I've ever been I feel very strong.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

On Friday I had the day off and I took that time to hit some Bench Press in the garage.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/325lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/335lbs, 2 sets/5 reps/335lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/225lbs.

I was really tired on Friday due to work from the previous two days. Training was slow getting started but I felt really good. Until the last two sets of heavy bench when become depleted. Still I did good.

Snowdaddy

Squats

My legs and back feel good even after Deadlifts on Sunday. That said, I was inspired by all the Bench Press volume yesterday so I wanted a repeat performance with Squats. As I began training I formulated a plan. Today I wanted to do a ten by ten or 100 reps work out. I had lots of time so I put on a movie in the garage and I grinded it out. I may have trouble walking tomorrow.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 10 sets/10 reps/185lbs.

It took about two hours and every muscle fiber in my posterior chain is feeling the pump.

I'll try this again but up the weight just a little.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Volume Bench Press yesterday in the garage. I had a day off work so I really took my time and pressed through some quality volume work.

Light Stretching
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/245lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/255lbs, 265lbs/12 reps.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 42.5lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/12 reps/475.5lbs.

Nearly 33,000lbs of volume. Now if I could only get this kind of volume with Squats and Deadlift. Something to work on for sure.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

It's been a while since I've done Deadlifts. I was surprised how everything went.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar.
Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 5 sets/1, 2, 1, 1, 1 reps/405lbs, 495lbs/1 rep, 495lbs/3 reps (straps).

None of the reps were with a belt and I only used straps on the last set. Although I fat right now and having trouble getting down to the bar, my back is as strong as ever.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

My pressing power keeps getting better.

Light Stretching
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 20lbs/12 reps.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 385lbs/1 rep, 2 sets/1 rep/395lbs, 395lbs/miss, 385lbs/2 reps missed second rep, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

Today was my strongest Bench Press training EVER!!! 385lbs is going up so fast I wanted to try it for a double at the end but I was too gassed. Same as the third single of 395lbs. I'm sure next heavy bench day it won't be a problem.

385lbs Bench Press Video

395lbs Bench Press Video

Snowdaddy

Squats

Fun in the garage tonight with some Squats.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 3 sets/6, 8, 10 reps/bar, 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/3 reps/225lbs, 225lbs/1 rep, 2 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 3 sets/1, 1, 2 reps/405lbs.

No belt, no sleeves, no wraps. Totally classic. I usually wear at least a belt. My core is really feeling it. More totally classic Squats are in order.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

A slow evening at home tonight so I went out to the garage for some Bench Press.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 185lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/7 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/315lbs, 225lbs/12 reps.

It was -1 degC in the garage so I spent rest periods in the house.. Training today was really good. Doing 2 sets of 315lbs for 7 and 8 reps is a big personal best. Bench Press is getting stronger every work out.

Snowdaddy

Squats

It was a very busy week end and I didn't get a chance to enter my training on Friday.

Light Stretching and Leg Swings.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

I wanted to deload a bit. I was also scheduled to leave for a competition in Brandon @1100hrs. Not competing, judging. A good training day during a tight schedule.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

After the last heavy work outs today I wanted some volume. My training enjoyed the extra volume.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/245lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/255lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 35lbs/12 reps, 2 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/47.5lbs.

Feeling great and the weights are moving well.

Snowdaddy

Squats

I went into today's training not really sure what I wanted to do. As the work out progressed so did the weight. Fun day of Squats.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats 3 sets/6, 8, 10 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/3 reps/405lbs, 2 sets/3, 2 reps/455lbs, 315lbs/6 reps.

Awesome work out! My form was excellent. If pushed I could have added at least one more rep to all my sets. 455lbs/3 reps ties a PB with that weight. Feeling good.

Video 455lbs/3 reps.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I've been pretty busy lately and I wanted to train today and tomorrow. The only way it would work is to do Bench Press again today then Squats/Deadlifts tomorrow with my son. Amazing training day today. My Bench Press is really going places. I am setting personal bests every time I train on the Bench.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 365lbs/3 reps (PR), 385lbs/1 rep, 370lbs/2 reps (PR), 370lbs/2 reps, 315lbs/9 reps (PR).

I wanted 385lbs for a double but I guess that was a bit too far. Still 3 separate Personal Records is great!

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I was a bit concerned about Benching again so soon but I looked at my schedule for tomorrow night and if I didn't train tonight I would have to wait until Thursday I'm glad I did train tonight because it went well.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 185lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 6 sets/6 reps/325lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 3 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs.

I was a bit rushed tonight but I still got everything done that I wanted. My Bench Press keeps getting better and better.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Today I had PT at work. We did about an hour of circuit training which really sucked. After that I went into the weight room for some Squats.

1 hour of circuit training.
Squats - 4 sets/bar/8 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 6 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 1 set/4 reps/315lbs.

No belt / no sleeves. My form was really good. All reps were solid and dynamic. Now I am hungry and ready for dinner.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Went to my friend's house to help him weigh the competition plates. After that we went to his basement for some training.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/60kg, 4 sets/12 reps/100kg, 3 sets/12 reps/110kg, 1 sets/12 reps/115kg.

Had a great day. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Speed Deadlifts

Today I am suffering from DOMS. Stiff and sore through my posterior chain. The only cure is more cowbell! No, more Deadlifts.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/6 reps.
Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/2 reps/315lbs, 10 sets/1 rep/405lbs.

I was really pleased with my form and bar speed. No straps and no belt. The DOMS are gone and I feel much better.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press 400lbs!!!

Heavy Bench Press today in my garage. I was still a bit sore from Squats so I took my time warming up.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/7 reps, 365lbs/1 rep, 385lbs/1 rep, 400lbs/1 ugly rep. 385lbs/1 rep, 365lbs/1 rep, 365lbs/2 reps, 2 sets/4 reps/315lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs.

This is the best 400lbs classic Bench Press I have ever done. It was a struggle and a touch and go but it certainly lines me up for some stronger presses. 365lbs lately feels light and moves quickly after a long pause. Fun times on the bench.

Snowdaddy

Squats

On Wednesday I got into the garage and did some Squats. Not for weight or not so much for volume but to work on form. Staying tight, upright, and dynamic.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 6 sets/6 rep/bar, 6 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 6 sets/6 reps/225lbs.

Today I am stiff and sore. Feels great!

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Training at the 17 Wing Gym with my son again as we do every Sunday. Today I dialed back the weight but upped the volume. I feel fat and strong.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/245lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/35, 40, 45, 50lbs.
Behind Neck Smith Machine Press - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

I feel great! My son today Squatted 205lbs for two singles.

Snowdaddy