So, my plan to increase my number of workouts is falling apart. I only have done two this week, and I need to up my volume bad. I also didn't do ab work today, but I think spending too much times in the sun before hitting the weights is what slowed me down today.
High bar/narrow stance back squat - 315 6 x 2 this was shaky, I need to hit my squat harder
Behind the neck press - 95 x 5, 105 2 x 3, 95 3 x 3 was aiming for 5 x 3, had to drop the weight
Heavy rows - 255 x 3, 3 x 2 I haven't been pulling heavy in full range of motion, but this didn't feel bad. I used a higher torso position, which was interesting.
After this I kind of played around for a little while. I tried out several iso-lateral chest press machines, deciding that they might help my pressing, and also did 2 x 3 with 155 for floor presses, simply to see how my triceps have been developing. I also practiced some cable face pulls. Will definitely incorporate them into future workouts.
I realized after doing my behind the neck press that my workouts have been very posterior chain centered. I need to add in more pressing and pulling movements utilizing the anterior chain, and maybe more front squats too. The anterior chain has often been my weak point, and maybe it's time that this changed.
I went to Louie's, a local diner after this workout with two of my teammates, who are dating. Lovely couple. I had a nice little breakfast for dinner, and now I feel positively stuffed.
On the school note, I meet with my adviser tomorrow afternoon. It looks like I may be able to leave for Peru earlier than I expected, which would be nice. I sincerely look forward to being able to throw myself deeper into my thesis and research. Exciting times.
High bar/narrow stance back squat - 315 6 x 2 this was shaky, I need to hit my squat harder
Behind the neck press - 95 x 5, 105 2 x 3, 95 3 x 3 was aiming for 5 x 3, had to drop the weight
Heavy rows - 255 x 3, 3 x 2 I haven't been pulling heavy in full range of motion, but this didn't feel bad. I used a higher torso position, which was interesting.
After this I kind of played around for a little while. I tried out several iso-lateral chest press machines, deciding that they might help my pressing, and also did 2 x 3 with 155 for floor presses, simply to see how my triceps have been developing. I also practiced some cable face pulls. Will definitely incorporate them into future workouts.
I realized after doing my behind the neck press that my workouts have been very posterior chain centered. I need to add in more pressing and pulling movements utilizing the anterior chain, and maybe more front squats too. The anterior chain has often been my weak point, and maybe it's time that this changed.
I went to Louie's, a local diner after this workout with two of my teammates, who are dating. Lovely couple. I had a nice little breakfast for dinner, and now I feel positively stuffed.
On the school note, I meet with my adviser tomorrow afternoon. It looks like I may be able to leave for Peru earlier than I expected, which would be nice. I sincerely look forward to being able to throw myself deeper into my thesis and research. Exciting times.
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