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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Tuesday Bench Singles

Today was a much better work out than yesterday. I didn't think I would be making a new 1RM on the bench because I've been doing singles now every week for about three weeks now. Here's how today went.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/2 reps, 295lbs/1 rep, 315lbs/fail, 295lbs/1 rep, 295lbs/1 rep.
Dips - 6 reps, 6 reps, 6 reps, 6 reps (+10lbs).
Standing Rack Press - 115lbs/6 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 155lbs/6 reps.
super set
Cable Extensions - 150lbs/10 reps, 170lbs/10 reps, 190lbs/10 reps.
Overhead Bent Cable Extensions - 130lbs/10 reps, 150lbs/10 reps, 170lbs/10 reps.

The bench press went very well. I felt very solid on the bench. My dips keep getting better and better. After 3 sets of 6 reps I decided to add a 10lbs plate. Next week I'll try even more weight. I've added rack presses to increase my shoulder strength. I think a weak point in my bench press is my shoulders. The cable extensions were just for fun. Till next time.

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