Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Max Effort Bench

Max Effort Bench Press - 2 Board Press
2 Board Press 205x5, 245x3, 285x2,325x1, 365x1, 405x1, 425x1, 450 Miss, 440x1PR
>> Superset (30 Second Rest Between Sets)<<
Kettlebell Tricep Extensions 4x8
Pendalay Rows 205x4x8
>> Giant Set (30 Second Rest Between Sets) <<
KB Hang Clean 3x7
KB Upright Row 3x7
KB Hammer Curl 3x7

As far as powerlifting workouts go, I guess only the first movement qualifies. The rest was some crazy shit I pulled out of the old Muscle & Fatness days while ogling over Arnold in his skimpy as speedos in a gym full of sweaty men (Now Rick is salivating, Pavlov's dog he is..). What the hell was I thinking back then? If only I had discovered the great sport of powerlifting back in the day, I could probably could have been on the cover of powerlifting USA by Now...Jeez

Anyway, hit 440 on the 2 Board Press for a PR. Attempted 450 and missed due to psychological crap, plus I dont think I should have jumped to 450 from 425, live and learn right? Was going to attempt 450 again as 440 flew up. Apparently all pistons were firing on the 440. Had I achieved the same set up, tightness, and focus on the 450 it would have flown...There's always next time, and besides, I am happy to hit 440 in such easy fashion considering my lack of confidence and motivation in previous 2 months, since this is a psychological game as well, I figured I would build on that.

As preivously stated, the accessory work resembled more of a M&F approach than powerlifting. By the end of this my lungs were killing me, my traps were huge, and I felt like passing out. The shortened rest periods were the cause of this I believe. But in my head, I was training my GPP or General Physical Preparedness. This should really be known as the BMEFAPNCM or Bare Minimum Endurance a Fat Ass Powerlifter Needs to Complete a Meet. Next time you finish your main movement try this. Squash all your remaining accessory work into about a 10-15 minute time span and tell me how your lungs feel....Gawd Napolean!!!

Thats all for now, next up is Dynamic Effort Squat



This was me back in the day...
powerlifting
Who am I kidding, it taken 2 days ago...

Keep it Dark, Keep it Heavy!!!

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