Thursday's Speed Bench and much more

Today's training looked like this:

Dynamic effort bench press
45 x 3 reps x 3 sets
135 x 3 reps
205 x 3 reps x 6 sets (alternated grips)

T-Bar Rows (weight listed does not count 45 lb bar)
90 x 5; 135 x 5; 180 x 5; 225 x 5; 270 x 3; 315 x 2; 340 x1

Lat Pulldowns
270 x 5 reps x 5 sets

JM Press
115 x 10 reps x 4 sets

Cable Pressdowns
150 x 20 reps x 4 sets

Straight leg dumbbell situps
50 lb db x 15 reps x 3 sets



Today was a real cool day at the World Gym.  Clint came to train in a great mood, and had a solid deload session.  I was proud of Clint as he registered for classes today.  I told him yesterday I'd be more proud of him when he gets his Bachelors degree than I would be of any powerlifting accomplishment in his future.  Jack McAdoo came to train with us, and Jack will be leaving for his freshman year of college tomorrow.  Jack was a kid who I had the pleasure of working with on and off over the past 2 years.  Jack will be throwing in college, and has competed in a couple of meets so far.

To my surprise Zach Even Esh showed up at the World Gym today.  I'm used to seeing Zach on Monday's when I go down to Apollon to bench.  His Underground Strength Gym is across the parking lot from Apollon.  Zach sends out daily emails, and some of them are quite kick ass.  I got one awhile ago that spoke about big guys who had all sorts of issues.  I didn't want to fall in to that mold, as I envision myself being able to run around with my kids for years to come.  This email inspired me to begin conditioning, and seeing Zach I decided to weigh myself.  I haven't weighed myself since the Iron Asylum meet, but I feel confident I will make 308 in November without dieting as long as I continue to condition.  I thanked Zach for the motivation, and we talked for some time.  He suggested I get into sled training, so I will consider this.

In other news, Elite FTS has finally gotten bands in stock!!!  I have been waiting so long for this moment!

In closing Henri Skiba of Skiba's Gym put up yesterday's video of Clint squatting: