7/16/13
I had a solid chest/shoulder (pump) session this morning. My focus and endurance were on point and the pump was ridiculous (strongest chest/shoulder pump that I’ve had in a while). PRIME, VERSA-1, C20 (for the last week), Jack3d AF, extra calories, and carbs (including Glycofuse) are all treating me very well.
Low Pulley Cable Flyes
20x15
25x15
30x12
40x12
50x8
-pulling up and in to about chin level.
-2 sec hard squeeze
-hit my upper chest very well
Smith Incline Press
130x30
160x20
180x15
200x10, 160x10, 110x15 (wide grip)
-20lbs bar resistance
-~22 degree incline
-ROM: ~2’’ above chest to ¾ lockout
-I hadn’t done this in a while and forgot how painful it was. The pump was intense and I felt like my chest could pop.
Here are some quick tips to make these effective (and pain-free).
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Incline Twist Press / Partial Dip
60x8 / 10
60x8 / 10
60x8 / 10
-raised incline each set: ~22 degrees to ~45 degrees
-twist to neutral grip in stretched position / twist pinkies in at top of movement
Reverse Ladder Pushups / Band Over and Backs
20, 10, 7 / 8
14, 7, 5 / 8
13, 6, 4 / 8
- I came up with the “reverse” ladder pushup idea a few days ago, when planning my session.
-starting with feet elevated ~3 feet on bar / lowered 1 foot each partial set
-holding 20lb DBs for increased stretch/depth
-These felt amazing and destroyed my upper chest.
DB Bent-Over Lateral Raise / Spider Crawls
15x25 / 3 (up and down wall = 1 rep)
15x25 / 3
15x25 / 3
15x25 / 3
Band Pull-Aparts / Band Face Pulls
20 / 15
20 / 15
20 / 15
Horizontal Press / 6 ways
5x10 / 8x12
5x10 / 8x12
5x10 / 8x12