0422 S&S2 Week 3 Day 5

decent.

Worked up without the padding for zercher squats, tried them for a set or two, then realized that holding the bar closer to my body was more advantageous as a lever, so stopped using it. it wasn't as bad as I thought, although my inner-elbows look like i've stuck needles into it :D

DLs, because I realize I haven't done them in like a month. Still hit 135 kgs for 3 reps, 3 sets. gotta get these over 150 soon, and on to 180. Tried doing them under-grip, and i think it feels more natural. No loss of grip.

MPs were not strict at all. warmup with 55kgs was just fine, then on the 60, I couldn't get the leverage for some reason.. so I did tem standing up, w/ a bit of thrust, trying to hyperextend upper body, as to utilize more upper chest. Maybe I need lower weight?

Shrugs.. Nothing special.

Finally back on Fb. after a 5-day hiatus. Felt addicted while i was away, but oddly not much to do on there. Anyhow, today's vanity shots.

 

when will those love handles come off...

0415 S&S2 Week 2 Day 5

Went in with absolute confidence.

Zercher PR @ 137x1x2.  built up with 3~7 reps on 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 137, 145(failed) 137,  then down to 127 x1  for 6 sets. Didn't feel like doing triples, so just stuck to singles. (attempted doubles, but no success) 60 second breaks

Started with seated MP @ 45 kgs, realized it was too easy, so moved up to 55, then 60.
4 sets performed @ 60. 60 second breaks.

BW Shrugs, hanging upside down on pullup bar. did 4-5 reps per set. Don't know how to add resistance here.. .tried wider grips..etc
Moved straight on to shrugs on bench-plate-press machine . Had to add 90 kgs on each side for sufficient resistance. 3 reps till cramp. My elbows are a lot weaker than I thought.