You know you’re burning out when you don’t even have the motivation to bench press. 😉

Really, it’s not benching that’s the issue — it’s the massive amount of reps. Rep work isn’t my favorite thing, but no question it’s what builds muscle. Still, I look forward to getting back to when “high reps” means “8 reps”, but I know those days aren’t for many more months while I continue on the diet plan. I have to focus on building (retaining/maintaining) muscle while I shed the fat. It’s all good, and I’m learning a lot.

All in all, a fair day. No real complaints. I expect I’ll have another weight bump here soon, which makes me happy. I repeat, it’s great to see forward progress in the gym again. I do miss it so, especially because I know what my next goal is and that won’t happen unless I see forward progress in the gym. Every day, a little better. No complaints.

Based on Paul Carter’s “Guaranteed Muscle Mass” article.

• Bench Press
  • bar x 5
  • bar x 5
  • 100 x 5
  • 125 x 4
  • 155 x 3
  • 190 x 2
  • 215 x 1
  • 190 x 14 (AMRAP)
  • 190 x 6 (50%)
• Incline Press (350 Method)
  • 95 x 20
  • 95 x 14
  • 95 x 10
• BB Row
  • 155 x 8
  • 155 x 8
  • 125 x 12
  • 125 x 10
• Wide Pronated-Grip Pulldown (350 Method)
  • 110 x 18
  • 110 x 17
  • 110 x 14
• BB Curl (350 Method)
  • 45 x 18
  • 45 x 15
  • 45 x 11