Upper Day

Inclined Paused Close Grip Bench

Work up to a 1RM over seven sets. Pause one second at the bottom.

Warmup

45x10
95x5

Work

135x1
155x1
165x1
175x1
190x1
200x1
215x0 Failed the rep
210x1 PR

I was pretty certain I had that 215 pounds in me. But it stalled right at my forehead. I decided to backoff and go for 210. I got that and it’s still a PR by 5 pounds.

Seated Single Arm Cable Rows

I completely forgot that I added these to the first day of the week. Skipped.

Axle Strict Press

Work up to a 2RM over 4 sets.

Warmup

100x5

Work

140x2
165x2
175x2
180x2

I wanted to go for a PR with 185. But 175 pounds moved slowly enough that I decided to stick to 180. Glad I did. Those reps were hard today.

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