Monday, March 2, 2009

Beginning of the 5/3/1 Method - Military Press 3x5

Anyway, I started the 5/3/1 today since it was a military press day and I was curious about how I could do on these.

Military Press (165 1RM)
110x5
120x5
125x10
Dips - BWx17,15,12,10,5
Rear Laterals - 10x25, 15x15, 15x12
Halbert Pulldowns - 80x15, 100x12, 120x7

Well, I know that I should have taken the week off, but I feel really good right now. Surprisingly strong as hell and after my weekend carb load I am full at 228lbs. I have placed my calories at about 5000 right now and hope to hit it consistantly. If I feel strong later this month I may do the Monster of the Bench/Deadlift. I will deadlift only though.The (George) Halbert pulldowns are something I saw on Elite Fitness. I believe Chad Aichs does them. I realized that my weakest part on geared benching is touching and if I get strong at these maybe I will be able to pull the bar down more efficiently. I just lean back slightly and pull the bar down to the sternum just under the nipple line.

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