Today we had hvy bp’s, started w/ rev hypers ss. w/ rope abs and glute/hams ss. w/ landmines, rk bp’s 535lbs,5×2, flr press 365lbs plus 1-lge chain,5×1, db incline press 3×8, decline press 225, 245, 265×1, cleans 165lbs, 5×2, grapplers and db bnd press 3×8 ea., close grip rk press 3×10, e-z curl push dwns [...]
Archive for February 1, 2012
The Pletnev Protocol comes from a Soviet track coach. The idea was to train shotputers on high transfer exercises with a broad variety of training methods within one workout. Set number one is Negative bench press with 90% of raw maximum for six reps. You need spotters for this one and I recommend a power [...]
BENCH PRESS TRAINING WITH BOARDS BY “BIG WILLIE” J.T. HALL, AA & BS INTRODUCTION About 10 years ago, I thought training with boards was a waste of time. I had to remind myself of “Don’t knock it until you try it”. When I finally tried training with boards, I love it! The goal or purpose [...]
