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re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:50 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:50 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Benchamin Franklin 2 - Day 14
I mentioned before that I'm running this as 3 lift days then 1 cardio day. Day 2 in this pattern so far has been on the lighter side in both volume and weight. It is sandwiched between day 1 (heavy squat, bench, and deadlift) and day 3 (high volume bench and bent rows). I wouldn't call this a rest day, nor would I complain about it being less intense than days 1 and 3.
Nice easy paced day. 4 sets of bench at a decent weight moved well. It was odd on the OHP, but set 2 felt better than sets 1 and 3 (all at same weight). I went up in weight on the tate presses and it felt awkward. It wasn't the weight that made it awkward, but rather the size of the DB. I'll have to focus more as the increased diameter is putting my elbows in a different position.
The absolute worst part of today's plan is the seated wrist curls. First 2 sets, perfect. Last 2 sets (just using a straight 40# bar) felt like torture on reps 11-25. Could barely move my forearms they had gotten so tight.
I mentioned before that I'm running this as 3 lift days then 1 cardio day. Day 2 in this pattern so far has been on the lighter side in both volume and weight. It is sandwiched between day 1 (heavy squat, bench, and deadlift) and day 3 (high volume bench and bent rows). I wouldn't call this a rest day, nor would I complain about it being less intense than days 1 and 3.
Nice easy paced day. 4 sets of bench at a decent weight moved well. It was odd on the OHP, but set 2 felt better than sets 1 and 3 (all at same weight). I went up in weight on the tate presses and it felt awkward. It wasn't the weight that made it awkward, but rather the size of the DB. I'll have to focus more as the increased diameter is putting my elbows in a different position.
The absolute worst part of today's plan is the seated wrist curls. First 2 sets, perfect. Last 2 sets (just using a straight 40# bar) felt like torture on reps 11-25. Could barely move my forearms they had gotten so tight.
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Posted on 4/12/24 at 3:21 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Benchamin Franklin 2 - Day 15
Solid day. The bench/bent row superset felt it would never end. Bench was nice and smooth the entire time. Rows started off a little rough. Once I locked in position more and got better bracing, they too felt better the deeper I went. I went heavier on the lat raises since the reps decreased. First 2 sets had much better form than the last 2. The Pullovers were another accessory that got better towards the end. Like the bent rows, I figured out better core bracing and it played a huge impact. Skullcrushers were skullcrushers. They were fine, but the 5x20 scheme felt like too much volume when you consider the cardio after it. 'As many sets of 10 CG pushups as possible in 2 min'; I was disappointed but only managed 3 sets. Arms were just dead trying to rush thru those after just completing the skullcrushers.
Now for a rest/cardio day tomorrow before attacking the heavy day Sunday.
Solid day. The bench/bent row superset felt it would never end. Bench was nice and smooth the entire time. Rows started off a little rough. Once I locked in position more and got better bracing, they too felt better the deeper I went. I went heavier on the lat raises since the reps decreased. First 2 sets had much better form than the last 2. The Pullovers were another accessory that got better towards the end. Like the bent rows, I figured out better core bracing and it played a huge impact. Skullcrushers were skullcrushers. They were fine, but the 5x20 scheme felt like too much volume when you consider the cardio after it. 'As many sets of 10 CG pushups as possible in 2 min'; I was disappointed but only managed 3 sets. Arms were just dead trying to rush thru those after just completing the skullcrushers.
Now for a rest/cardio day tomorrow before attacking the heavy day Sunday.
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