A step back in order to go two forward?

 

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Continuing: The Quest for the 405 lb Bench press

Okay. Feeling ready and strong after my 25 rep dealy. The diet is getting back on track and I am ready to go back to heavy weights.

flat bench: 315 x 3; 315 x 3; 315 x 3….

BUT its the first day back. I won’t be too hard on myself.

second day:

flat bench: 315×3; 315 x 4; 315 x 4; 315 x 3

Still not great, however, I feel strong. Trust me. ha.

So the question becomes “what’s wrong?” And the answer is something I know. For once.

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When I returned from my wedding/honeymoon I weighed 280 lbs. My Blood pressure was 130/90. And my waist girth was 45 inches.

Seriously, don’t tell anyone this. I am a personal trainer. It could hurt my reputation.:))

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These are causes for concern. I had to take immediate action to get these cardiac risk factors( high BP; high WG) under control.

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Normally my BP hangs around 114/70, so something may have been up. In any case, I can’t tolerate this Waist girth(WG), and had to do something about it.

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So stepped up the intervals and reduced my calories.

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Now the WG is back down to 42 inches(which still needs to come down); and the BP is back down to 114/70.

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The lesson here and please learn this: YOU CAN’T GET STRONGER ON A DIET OF TEQUILA!

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Thanks for the lesson, Mexico!

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So, what I have been trying over the last week is to raise my lean protein intake; keep my daily caloric intake to just under 3000; include intervals(sub max), and prayer.

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I’ll probably throw in some incline bench too…. I’ve been neglecting that for awhile. I just get so tired by the end.

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Kind of a Happy Ending:

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Todays workorkout:

Flat Bench:  225 x 4; 315 x 4; 315 x 4; 350 x 2; 350x 2; 350 x 1; 225 x 10

(heavy spots for the last 4 sets)

Incline dumbell row: 75 x 6; 75 x 6; 75 x 6; 75 x 6

Flat Dumbell Adduction(dumbells): 100 x 6; 100 x 6; 100 x 6; 100 x 6

Cable Posterior abduction: 80 x 11; 80 x 12; 80 x 10; 80 x 9

I’m happy. Not thrilled but happy.

There was a lot of help I’m sure. Although Garett at the gym says I got it all myself.

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Tried something new:

In addition to the modified power-lifter form, I used a little chest bounce. Also i took each rep to full lock-out. I rarely do this. Dangerous. However, I feel good…. Did i mention that I feel good?

AND… I know I did not attempt the incline bench. I just get so tired by the end.

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