06-24-2013, 09:18 PM
24th June
Chest Day
Flat Bench Press
12 reps warm up
3 reps warm up
3 reps warm up
12, 10, 8 and 6 rep working sets
Was supposed to increase the weight with each set, but got the weights completely wrong and couldn't even do the first 12 reps with rest/pausing for the last 2. Rather than lower the weight I kept it the same and did some more rest/pausing to completely the 10 and 8 reps sets and then upped the weight by 2.5kg to do the last 6 reps without resting (work that one out!)
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
5 sets x 6 reps first set was a lighter warm up set
Incline Dumbbell Presses
No warm ups required
Straight into 10, 8 and 5 rep working sets
Couldn't make the last rep of the last set! Not unless I rest/paused until tomorrow!
I have a problem with my left side when pressing dumbbells. Without any sign of weakening or any pain my left side just gives up. This means I have to go in hard and heavy from the off and see how many I can pump out before that happens. It's kin annoying coz my right side has always got plenty left in it.
Overall, very pleased with this workout. It's my first chest workout of my new training cycle and I'll get the exact weights right next time. Having said that, I pushed harder and heavier than I have for quite a few years.
That little bit of test must be doing something!
Chest Day
Flat Bench Press
12 reps warm up
3 reps warm up
3 reps warm up
12, 10, 8 and 6 rep working sets
Was supposed to increase the weight with each set, but got the weights completely wrong and couldn't even do the first 12 reps with rest/pausing for the last 2. Rather than lower the weight I kept it the same and did some more rest/pausing to completely the 10 and 8 reps sets and then upped the weight by 2.5kg to do the last 6 reps without resting (work that one out!)
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
5 sets x 6 reps first set was a lighter warm up set
Incline Dumbbell Presses
No warm ups required
Straight into 10, 8 and 5 rep working sets
Couldn't make the last rep of the last set! Not unless I rest/paused until tomorrow!
I have a problem with my left side when pressing dumbbells. Without any sign of weakening or any pain my left side just gives up. This means I have to go in hard and heavy from the off and see how many I can pump out before that happens. It's kin annoying coz my right side has always got plenty left in it.
Overall, very pleased with this workout. It's my first chest workout of my new training cycle and I'll get the exact weights right next time. Having said that, I pushed harder and heavier than I have for quite a few years.
That little bit of test must be doing something!