Tag Archives: weight loss

When the Bench Press Needs Work

Ugh! my bench , my bench, my bench needs improvement. Today was a heavier day for bench — what i could consider heavier but not near my max day. I was working in the 3 rep range and did 95 lbs & 110 lb lifts for my bench press. I show both lifts Here. My benchContinue reading “When the Bench Press Needs Work”

New leg day strategy

Today, I decided on a new strategy for my powerlifting workouts, due to wanting to switch things up a bit and still challenge myself. The changes will only concern my leg day workouts (Tuesday and Thursday’s) but hopefully I will see good results from the switch up and reduce the soreness.  I will continue toContinue reading “New leg day strategy”

Gym Partner Monday

Today was one of those days where I wasn’t in town to attend my regular gym and I still wanted to get a workout in, in order to not skip a Monday. Thankfully, my friend, whom I was staying with over the weekend, agreed to attend the gym with me earlier this morning at herContinue reading “Gym Partner Monday”

Batman and Benching

Warm up:   DB chest press: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Rear delt machine: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Triceps machine: 4 x 25, 25 lbs Workout: Barbell bench press: 6 x 5-8, 75 lbs Barbell bench press (wide grip): 6 x 5-8, 80 lbs Barbell bench press (closed grip): 6 x 5-8, 75 lbsContinue reading “Batman and Benching”

Bench day (heavy)

Warm Up: Rear delt machine: 4 x 25, 10 lbs bicep machine: 4 x 25, 20 lbs DB triceps kickback: 4 x 25. 5 lbs Workout: Barbell bench press: 5 x 2-3 (80% 1RM) 95 lbs wide grip barbell bench press: 5 x 8-10, 70 lbs close grip barbell bench press: 5 x 8-10, 70Continue reading “Bench day (heavy)”