Barbell shoulder press: 3 x 3 70% of 90% of 1-RM: 60 lb 80% of 90% of 1-RM: 70 lb 90% of 90% of 1-RM: 75 lb Barbell bench press: 5 x 5, 110 lb Superset: DB shoulder press: 5 x 12, 50 lb DB lateral raise: 5 x 12, 20 lb So,Continue reading “Monday Quickie”
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Monday’s Workout—
Double the Trouble Today’s workout consisted of two different core lifts because Wednesday I will be out of town for an appointment so would not be able to make it to the gym (but keep in mind I will be doing bench press twice a week now) Bench press: 3 x 5 Continue reading “Monday’s Workout—”
Week Two|Day One|Powerlifting|Cycle One
Road To Powerlifting .. Standing Barbell Shoulder Press: 3 x 3 70% 1-RM: 53.5 lb ( I did 55 lb) 80% 1-RM: 61.2 lb ( I did 65 lb) 90% 1-RM: 68.8 lb ( I did 70 lb) for a 8 rep max Dips: 5 x 15 DB upright row: 5 x 15, 30Continue reading “Week Two|Day One|Powerlifting|Cycle One”
Military Press|Cycle One|Day One|Week One|Powerlifting Journey
Road to powerlifting I started the day off with the military press. I used 90 percent of my 1RM to decide the rest of the percentages with the 3 sets. The last set was for max reps at that weight. I included some accessory work and abs, then ended the workout with some cardio. Continue reading “Military Press|Cycle One|Day One|Week One|Powerlifting Journey”
Push Up Variations
Standard Push ups are fine, but when you want to spice things up: Wide grip push up (engages shoulders more) Close grip push ups (engages triceps more) Clap push up (works on explosiveness and power) – plyometrics One leg push up (engages the core more) Hand release push up (helps those who wantContinue reading “Push Up Variations”
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