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re: Inaugural Benchuary 2025
Posted on 3/27/25 at 8:53 am to jose
Posted on 3/27/25 at 8:53 am to jose
After getting sick and bailing at the end of week 1 in February, I finally got back into the gym consistently. Due to a scheduled trip, I went ahead and completed the 3 week prep plan before restarting Benchuary.
Last week on W1D5, I was expecting to decrease TM based on the AMRAP. Didn't expect to hit the minimum of 6@83.2%, but I did. Then this week I was positive I'd come up short. Surprised myself and hit 6@85.7%.
So far the worst part of the plan is the 9x20 sets of tricep pushups at the end of the week. Both weeks I've done all 9 sets, but missed some reps. Arms just start giving out in that 15-20 rep range. I missed 17 reps week 2 and 32 reps week 1. So definite improvement, but still missed reps none-the-less.
Last week on W1D5, I was expecting to decrease TM based on the AMRAP. Didn't expect to hit the minimum of 6@83.2%, but I did. Then this week I was positive I'd come up short. Surprised myself and hit 6@85.7%.
So far the worst part of the plan is the 9x20 sets of tricep pushups at the end of the week. Both weeks I've done all 9 sets, but missed some reps. Arms just start giving out in that 15-20 rep range. I missed 17 reps week 2 and 32 reps week 1. So definite improvement, but still missed reps none-the-less.
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Posted on 4/3/25 at 9:55 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Wrapped up week 3 this morning. The 1@100% was heavy, but the rep was smooth. The TM I'm using is my actual 1RM from Jan. Ready for next week!
Posted on 4/3/25 at 12:47 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Keep pushing!
Posted on 4/9/25 at 9:03 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Finally finished up Benchuary this morning. With the exception of the different 1RM lifts each Monday, the plan was very simple and straightforward. I saw some good improvement over the last few weeks, especially with pullups and SLDLs.
Since I completed both Benchuary Prep and Benchuary, I didn't want to go 2 months with no leg days and stall progress. I modified the plan to add some lower body/core lifts. I added 1 leg lift a day M-Th and then a back/core/leg day on Sa.
In hindsight, I think I had too much of a warm-up and should've kept it simpler. I still managed 260#, a 15# improvement from Jan. I wanted more (don't we all), but I'm happy with the improvement.
Since I completed both Benchuary Prep and Benchuary, I didn't want to go 2 months with no leg days and stall progress. I modified the plan to add some lower body/core lifts. I added 1 leg lift a day M-Th and then a back/core/leg day on Sa.
In hindsight, I think I had too much of a warm-up and should've kept it simpler. I still managed 260#, a 15# improvement from Jan. I wanted more (don't we all), but I'm happy with the improvement.
Posted on 4/9/25 at 12:13 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
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I still managed 260#, a 15# improvement from Jan. I wanted more (don't we all), but I'm happy with the improvement.
That’s awesome man!
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