Texas Method "volume" day.
Actually, it's more of a de-load day.
Foam Rolling
- 10 minutes on the black Rumble Roller and lacrosse ball.
Low Bar Squat
Tiny weights.
- 45 lb: 20
- 100 lb: 10
- 140 lb: 10
- 190 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 5
- 255 lb: 5
- 280 lb: 5
- 320 lb: 5,5,5
High Bar Squat
- 320 lb: 5,5,5
Face Pulls
- 70 lb: 15
Reverse Grip Bench Press
Paused until work sets. Paused first rep on work sets.
Contemplating how to de-load.
I was thinking about going lighter and doing paused reps, but I don't like going lighter unless I have to. Also thought about "speed bench presses", but I'm not sure how this would work with a reverse grip. Also, I don't have any bands or chains so I would really have to grip the bar to make sure it doesn't fly off my hands.
I was also thinking of doing overhead presses today and Friday, and bench press on Wednesday.
I don't want to make huge changes, so I'll stick with reverse grip bench presses as scheduled, but lower the weight (should be 302.5 lb this week), and lower the volume (3 sets instead of 5).
Rest between sets is lowered from 3.5+ minutes to 2+ minutes.
- 45 lb: 10
- 140 lb: 5
- 230 lb: 3
- 280 lb: 1
- 230 lb: 5,5,5
- Paused all reps on the last 2 sets.
