Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 4: Bench Press

Bench Press (plug in weight: 235)
45/10, 135/5
155/5, 175/5, 200/10 (10RM)
210/3, 210/3, 210/3, 210/3, 210/3

Incline Press
165/10, 175/8, 175/7

Back.

* Good workout.

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 4: Jeffersons

Jeffersons (plug in weight: 445)
155/5
290/5, 335/5, 380/9 (9RM)
400/1, 400/1, 400/1, 400/1, 400/1

Curls

* 380/9 was a really tough set, but it's also a 10 pound increase over my previous 9RM, set just 20 days ago!

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 3: Barbell Squats

Barbell Squats (plug in weight: 275)
45/10, 135/5, 185/5
205/5, 235/3, 275/1, 315/1, 315/1 (PR)
225/10

Overhead Press
95/12, 135/10, 135/8, 135/8

Back

* The safety squat bar was in use, but I had to get squats in, so I tried my hand at barbell squats. The weight on the barbell felt much easier than that same weight feels with the safety squat bar. However, the position of the bar wasn't great for my shoulder, so I had to bail on my normal volume. Going forward, I might use the barbell for my main sets, and then use the SSB for volume sets. Feel free to critique my form on Instagram @beetroot5m.

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 3: Bench Press

Bench Press (plug in weight: 230)
45/10, 135/5
175/5, 195/3, 220/5 (5RM), 230/3 (3RM)
185/5, 185/5, 185/5, 185/5, 185/5

Incline Press
165/8, 165/8, 165/7

Also did some back.

* Strong session!

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 3: Jeffersons

Jeffersons (plug in weight: 435)
155/5, 155/5, 265/3
325/5, 370/3, 415/3 (ties 3RM)
350/5, 350/5, 350/5, 350/5, 350/5

Curls

* I struggled big time with my grip today in the 415 set. Not sure why, as I never experience grip issues. Pretty frustrated because I wanted 4-5 with 415. Fought to get 3. Video is @beetroot5M on Instagram.

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 2: Safety Bar Squats; Arnolds; Inclines

Safety Bar Squats (plug in weight: 275)
65/10, 155/5
195/3, 220/3, 250/10 (10RM), 275/5 (5RM)
245/5, 245/5, 245/5

Arnold Press
45's/8, 50's/7, 55's/6

Incline Press
135/10, 185/5, 190/5, 190/5

* Good session tonight.

Tomorrow, I will do a 45 minute cardio session and train back.

Beyond 531: Cycle 7, Week 2: Bench Press & More

Bench Press (plug in weight: 230)
45/15, 135/5
160/3, 185/3, 205/8 (ties 8RM), 230/2 (ties 2RM)
Sling Shot: 230/4, 230/4, 230/4

Incline Press
155/10, 175/5, 175/6, 175/5

Arnold Press (Standing)
40's/8, 40's/8, 40's/8, 45's/6

Lateral Raises: 4 sets