Upper body training – 17.5.13

I had my third physio session on Wednesday for my thoracic outlet syndrome so have been unable to train until today. The last two days have been tough as the treatment leaves me very sore and feeling sorry for myself. I was taped up pretty well to offer support to my first rib, neck and shoulder and to encourage proper alignment…

 

I wasn’t looking forward to training but it turned out to be one of the best sessions I’ve had in a long time! We trained 15 hours into my fast and I was feeling strong and full of energy.

INCLINE BENCH PRESS:

20kg x5
27.5kg x5
35kg x4
35kg x4
35kg x4

DEADLIFT:

70kg x5
90kg x3
110kg x1
110kg x1
110kg x1
110kg x1
110kg x1
85kg x5

15 second rest pause in between singles. Weight is to increase next session though whether to 112.5kg or 115kg I’m not too sure yet…

FLAT BARBELL BENCH:

40kg x7
35kg x8

I was super pumped to get 7 reps @40kg. I only managed a very shaky 6 last time and my form was pretty horrendous but I was much steadier and stronger this time. I’m working on creating a small arch in my back and driving my shoulders and upper back into the bench and it’s really helping.

SEATED ROW:

20kg x6
40kg x8
40kg x6

All complete reps, no momentum…

EZ CURLS:

25kg x8
25kg x7

LYING TRICEPS EXTENSION:

22.5kg x8
20kg x8

All in all a fantastic session. Am late posting this blog as I’ve been away visiting my mum for the weekend so it’s back in the gym tomorrow for legs – rawwwrrr!