Week 3 ends with a very light and minimal day. Very light triples on the larger movements, and just a single set on the assistance work. Almost felt pointless to go in today as I spent more time driving to the gym than actually in the gym. But it’s all part of the program so I do it.

I did try out the closer grip on the benching: putting my pinkies on the rings. It’s hard to say for sure because the weight was light and inclines are a different angle and engagement of the arms and shoulders. But it did feel somewhat good and seemed to have promise. I also did the DB benching with my hands at an angle (think the DB grips were like 45º to the body). All good.

So, nothing much for today, but really looking forward to next week. 🙂

That said, I did go ahead and rate today 1’s, which did up my benching sets for next week. I figure it’s good for me to shoot for that, but I am totally fine with cutting it back if pain prevents me. I might even just do singles if that’s all my body permits me to do.

That said, I’ve started talking with someone at the gym towards investigating my issue. We’ll see where it goes.

RP Powerlifting, Strength Cycle, week 3

• Incline Bench Press
  • bar x 10
  • 95 x 5
  • 135 x 3
  • 135 x 3
  • 135 x 3
• DB Bench Press
  • 65e x 3
  • 65e x 3
  • 65e x 3
• Neutral-grip Pulldowns
  • 100 x 10
  • 160 x 11
• DB Lateral Raises
  • 30e x 12
• DB Hammer Curls
  • 25e x 10
  • 45e x 10