PR week is always good.

“Week 3” – BBB 3 Month Challenge

• 5/3/1 – Bench Press (working max: 225#)
  • 2x5x45 (warmup)
  • 1x5x95
  • 1x5x115
  • 1x3x135
  • 1x5x170 (work)
  • 1x3x193
  • 1x3x215 (PR)
• Asst. #1A – Press
  • 5 x 10 x 80
• Asst. #1B – 1-Arm Dumbbell Rows (supersetted with the Press)
  • 5 x 10 x 65
• Asst. #2 – Rope Triceps Pushdowns
  • 3 x 12 x 40
• Foam Rolling

This was a good PR. I felt strong. I felt like I could have done more than just the 3 reps. But I’m only fudging on the program a little bit. But it did feel good, and I feel really solid towards the 225 target.

On pressing, I’m working more on form, keeping my (lower) body tight and having more follow-through with my head… that’ll slack off as the reps get harder towards the end. But it’s rolling well.

And I opted to go for 12 reps on the pushdowns, just to add a little more something to the mix, given the exercise.

In the end, good day pressing things.

I’ll express a bit of concern here tho. My legs are feeling odd. Knees aren’t happy, some other things. I’m not sure what to make of it. I’ll still hit it hard on Friday, but I’m thinking next week I’ll do a “jack shit” deload. Foam roll, stretch, ice things down, maybe some light movements like pushups and hindu squats or something. But take the heavy stress off the body. I’ll make the call later.