2-18-13
BW: 115.4lbs
So today was another day the kids had off of school. This left me with approx 45 minutes to train so I could pick them back up in time. I’m pretty much ALWAYS rushed; I don’t have 2 hours to train ever, however, when you do a meet you don’t get 15 minutes between attempts so in a way it’s prbly good that I have time constraints. If you follow me twitter then you know my iPod got mangled in the treadmill on Sunday. This meant that I had to steal my son’s and listen to his music today. Thankfully he is nothing like my daughter and has more eclectic taste; rock, oldies and alternative. I had a nice surprise when Depeche Mode made its rounds in the shuffle.
3 count Pause Bench
bar x 10 or so
95 x 6
135 x 4
155 x 4
150 x 4
Floor Press
135 x 5
145 x 5
160 x 5 (really happy with this as this is a rep PR for this weight)
155 x 5
Band press downs with skinny band
100 total reps
Lat Pull Downs with Pause (yes I’m short, I have to stand on the bench then jump down and latch my legs..it’s an event)!
90 x 12
110 x 9
120 x 7
130 x 5
Handstand Walks
4 passes-about 25 steps per pass (shoulders get super tired from these) I even tossed in an obstacle in the 2nd pass to see if I could do it..LOL
Then I did 4 sets of 4 of Handstand push-ups since I was already in that back room.
Yes I get a ton of shit for doing handstands..ranging from your gonna break your neck to the good ole crossfit joke. Truth is I have been doing these forever as a GYMNAST~ and quite honestly I think the daily practice of them has increased my bench. If you think it doesn’t just go upside down…it’s completely different than an OHP (I like stating the obvious). Essentially, you have your entire bodyweight on your shoulders, upper back and triceps. It takes a ton more strength and SKILL to do them. Either way if you agree or disagree my bench is pretty damn good and I like being upside down so I will continue to just do me!
