Thursday, January 03, 2008

Bench Press & Yoga

Week 3 of my bench press cycle. Today I increased my weight and decreased the reps here is how it went

135/5
155/5
185/3
205/3
225/3

240/2x5

Last week I did 225 for 5 triples. I felt strong with this weight and good form but along way to go yet. I am making progress and after the Feb RKC I will try to work with Rif again on my technique.

Assistance Work

Rolling Tricep Extensions (Dicks) DB
40/8x4

Bicep Curl DB
40/8x4


Evening Training

30 minutes of Yoga

4 comments:

Brett Jones said...

Looks good Joe - good squat observations - Squats do make you feel strong!
I also need to get my yoga practice back up and "running".

Joe Sarti said...

thank you Brett. I know the Yoga is not the best for maximal squats, powerlifts but it is for many in so many ways an integral aspect of my being.

PS Squats are addictive. I wonder if I will be saying this when I have 400+ consistently on make back ;-)
Look forward to that day.

I hope you find time for some yoga.

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Mark Reifkind said...

joe you really are figuring this out very nicely. great bench work. but I disagree, I think yoga IS good for your squat;especially in the long run.I dont think you are in any danger of getting TOO loose.

Joe Sarti said...

Let me say hearing that from my coach is very important. I really want to continue both facets of my training for personal and professional reasons.

thank you Rif for the kind words