I did note in my training log after finishing day 1 last week, that it was a taxing workout and today I was feeling better upon completion than last week.
The change this week is for all the primary lifts only 3 sets of 5 are done with no AMRAP sets or training max singles.
I stayed with using the sling shot again this week and will for the full 4 weeks. For every set I set up just like its going to be a big competition lift. Repetition is the key to honing in your technique for each main lift. I'm pausing every rep at the chest and concentrating on exploding the bar up. With a sling shot it makes the bottom to middle of the rep easier. But after mid range to full extension the sling shot is done for assistance and you must concentrate on still accelerating the bar to full extension.There are many benefits to using this training aid. Helps you work thru a injury, handle heavier weight to gain confidence, forces you to use better technique and overload the mid to top range of the rep.
Bent over rows I use the starting strength method for all my sets. It aids in decreasing the stress on my lower back doing this exercise and I think for me it's king for building a stronger upper back. In my week 1 day 1 blog I embedded videos of this exercise and bench press with the sling shot.
Tough it out and see the results gym rats!!
Week 2
Day 1
1. Seated DB press work sets 65 x 5, 70 x 5, 75 x 5 all supersetted with band side and rear laterals.
2. Bench press with sling shot 225 x 8, 235 x 8, 235 x 8, 235 x 8, 235 x8
3. Bent over rows 135 x 10, 185 x 10, 205 x 10, 225 x 10, 225 x 8
4. Standing cable rope tricep extensions supersetted with standing cable straight bar curls. 3 sets of 10
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