Decided to break out the knee wraps and go a little heavier today. I had 2 guys come in to train with me, so I took advantage of the extra helping hands.
I have been wearing Donnie Thompsons bowtie for about a week every few days for 20-30min at a time. It was painful at first but eventually I didnāt notice it anymore. Yesterday I benched pain free for the first time in my memory. Normally equipped it doesnāt hurt too bad, but raw my repaired pec is in constant strain/pain. This was the first time in a long time it actually felt like it was working!
Bench vs red bands
3x5 at bar
2x5 at 135
1x5 at 185
1x5 at 205
1x5 at 225
1x1 at 245
1x1 at 275
add 3board
1x1@ 315
1x6 at 225 close grip paused
3x20 band push down, super set with 3x20 hammer curl, 10 zoteman curls
Everything moved well, and it feels like I am on the right track. Ordered a new set of briefs, that id like to get broke in some this week. I will be squatting at Westside when I come up for the Arnold, so I need to try avoid being embarrassed.
My hands go numb after about 5 minutes with the regular bow tie. Iād like to wear it more, I actually wear a XXL because the XL I canāt wear for but about a minute.
What does the bow tie do? I assume it pulls your shoulders back. TBH I thought it was a gimmick, but if you guys think it has merit, I might give it a try.
Been having some shoulder issues lately. Really hard to get under a bar, so I have been using a buffalo bar.
I also have been trying to change my sleep position. It used to be on my stomach with my arms above my head. I think that caught up with me, so I have switched to arms down, but it is a PITA trying to change a sleep position.
Crazy how hair and beard can impact someoneās look!
Edit:. After looking at it again after blowing it up (picture is pretty small on my phone in standard mode), I see that it is just shadows that make it look like you have a big beard and long hair.
I havenāt really gone over 275 in the bench. I picked a meet to shoot for, so I figured I should turn it up a little.
worked up to 405x1 with no lift out. I probably had another rep, but no lift out made it pretty difficult. After I tore my pec off in 2012 I havenāt really tried to bench heavy raw, so for this to move well I am happy.
I threw on the slingshot and did 2 sets of doubles working up to 550. These moved well, but I used my girlfriend to lift out and I am pretty sure she pooped her pants lol!
Finished up with a super set of band push downs and curl bar curls. Pec is sore today, I will need to work on it some this week.