Military Press Day
This used to be my favorite day. Now it is a grind. Maybe I should rename the log “Atlas shrugged; I dreamt of pressing” lol
Doing a proper workout is difficult because we are down to one bar and one rack. It was easier when it was just me…just not as fulfilling.
Bounced around repping 135 (for 10) to 205 (for a double). I tried 225 and failed…twice! Got it to the top of my head and it dead stopped. What a difference sitting on your backside for 5 years makes.
My goal is to double 225 by the end of October and get back to sets of 5 by the end of the year. There was a time that that would not be ambitious. Right now it feels like a mountain.
I followed it with…
Straight arm rear DB raises 3x10x25
DB Rows 3x12x65
Joshua got his 5x5 with 80# on MP. This is 15# below his starting max.
He followed up with 3 sets of bench. I mixed it up on him again. It was supposed to be 3x6-8x90.
1st set - 6x95
2nd Set - 3x110 (I made him stop at 3)
last set - 3x120 (5# below his starting max and was about all he had in him)
Then he had to head off to some sort of homecoming thingy. Never did that stuff myself, even though I played football.
His MP form is very unstable. The other exercises are tightening up. MP is the hardest, though, in my opinion. No other exercise stretches you out as much, relies on core as much, and requires so much coordination.
He seems to be pleased with his progress. So am I…because he is still lifting! Not to mention, it is something we can do together.