Back on diet. Good stuff.

I had to do 5 singles with 90% of my max on Incline Close Grip Bench Press. I took 185 for 4 singles and then took 195 for the 5th. Yeah! Moved onto Flat Close Grip Bench Press and pyramided the weight. 150 to 160 for 8 reps. I then did some Hammer Strength rows with 100, 110 and 125 lbs on each side. Finished up with some Hammer Curls with 25 lbs and 35 lbs.

So in all, here is the workout:

Incline Close Grip Bench Press = 185 lbs x 1 rep x 4 sets, 195 lbs x 1 rep
Flat Close Grip Bench Press = 150 lbs x 8 reps, 155 lbs x 8 reps, 160 lbs x 8 reps
Hammer Strength Rows = 100 lbs x 8 reps, 110 lbs x 8 reps, 125 lbs x 8 reps
Hammer Curls = 10 lbs x 12 reps, 25 lbs x 12 reps x 2 sets, 30 lbs x 12 reps

Incline Close Grip Bench Press 195 lbs x 1 rep:

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I am learning to like upper body training. The way I see it is that being discouraged about this is counter productive. And practice makes perfect. So after Maximum Strength gets over, you guys will see some nice volume-type work on my upper days (while I am still trying to get strong, ofcourse).

Have a good week, everyone....