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re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:46 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:46 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Benchamin Franklin 2 - Day 20
As has been the norm, this was a lighter day in both volume and intensity.
Sailed thru the 4 sets on bench with relative ease. Weights for the OHP and 2 arm rows SS were spot on. I was able to hit all OHP reps without pausing or sacrificing form. It was hard for sure, but I enjoyed it. Rows were a touch easier than OHP. I potentially could have gone up 1 DB, but opted to stay where I was to focus on form.
The tate presses were just OK. I'm still having trouble with arm placement on these wider DBs. I don't want to go down in weight because they would be too easy at the written rep scheme. I need to focus more on getting my elbows wide. I got too comfortable with the smaller DBs and focused on them being perfectly parallel at the bottom of the press.
The alt DB curls in the cardio have typically been a sore spot for me (literally and figuratively) as that's where I first started to feel the tennis elbow pain. I dropped down the weight today since the reps went up.
Even with the total weight (reps x DB) being higher, these felt very good with minimal pain. Wrist curls still suck and I don't think I will ever enjoy these. They're in the plan so I'll continue to do them; I'll just never look forward to it.
Plan on getting to bed as fast as possible tonight. With kids sports starting at 7:45AM tomorrow, I need to be on my way to the gym by 4AM to close out this 3 day set on schedule.
As has been the norm, this was a lighter day in both volume and intensity.
Sailed thru the 4 sets on bench with relative ease. Weights for the OHP and 2 arm rows SS were spot on. I was able to hit all OHP reps without pausing or sacrificing form. It was hard for sure, but I enjoyed it. Rows were a touch easier than OHP. I potentially could have gone up 1 DB, but opted to stay where I was to focus on form.
The tate presses were just OK. I'm still having trouble with arm placement on these wider DBs. I don't want to go down in weight because they would be too easy at the written rep scheme. I need to focus more on getting my elbows wide. I got too comfortable with the smaller DBs and focused on them being perfectly parallel at the bottom of the press.
The alt DB curls in the cardio have typically been a sore spot for me (literally and figuratively) as that's where I first started to feel the tennis elbow pain. I dropped down the weight today since the reps went up.
Even with the total weight (reps x DB) being higher, these felt very good with minimal pain. Wrist curls still suck and I don't think I will ever enjoy these. They're in the plan so I'll continue to do them; I'll just never look forward to it.
Plan on getting to bed as fast as possible tonight. With kids sports starting at 7:45AM tomorrow, I need to be on my way to the gym by 4AM to close out this 3 day set on schedule.
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Posted on 4/20/24 at 5:51 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Benchamin Franklin 2 - Day 21
Wrapped this one up early this morning. Lot of bench and bent rows. Even thoughbitvwas consistent weight on all sets, both got decently heavy towards the end. The lat/DB pullover SS was decent. The last set of lat raises could have been cleaner, but it was getting tough. The pullovers are getting easier now that Im able to get more of my core engaged. Really enjoying those. Not sure if the skullcrushers or CG pushups were the biggest disappointment. First 3 sets of skullcrushers were good. When the reps went down for set 4 I went up 1 EZ bar (10# increase); failed to hit the reps by 2. Since the reps decreased again for set 5, I stayed on the same weight. Again I failed by 2 reps. I guess I'm in between the 2 preset bars and will just have to live with it until I can comfortably hit the reps. As far as the CG pushups, I can normally do these fine. However, I've had issues with them this entire plan. They always come immediately after the skullcrushers and that is just a viscious back to back excercise. Again, I'll live with the subpar set number since my triceps are shot by the time I get to them.
Wrapped this one up early this morning. Lot of bench and bent rows. Even thoughbitvwas consistent weight on all sets, both got decently heavy towards the end. The lat/DB pullover SS was decent. The last set of lat raises could have been cleaner, but it was getting tough. The pullovers are getting easier now that Im able to get more of my core engaged. Really enjoying those. Not sure if the skullcrushers or CG pushups were the biggest disappointment. First 3 sets of skullcrushers were good. When the reps went down for set 4 I went up 1 EZ bar (10# increase); failed to hit the reps by 2. Since the reps decreased again for set 5, I stayed on the same weight. Again I failed by 2 reps. I guess I'm in between the 2 preset bars and will just have to live with it until I can comfortably hit the reps. As far as the CG pushups, I can normally do these fine. However, I've had issues with them this entire plan. They always come immediately after the skullcrushers and that is just a viscious back to back excercise. Again, I'll live with the subpar set number since my triceps are shot by the time I get to them.
This post was edited on 4/20/24 at 5:53 am
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