After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, and coming off a terrible showing at the XPC Bench Bash, I'm now focused on training to improve my body and mind as I prepare for my wedding in June. I hope to be back on the platform towards the end of 2018.

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 I'm officially a married man! Maybe I get some "husband strength", kind of like how after you have a kid you get "dad strength". Wishful thinking.

Anyways, after working at the gym until 9pm, I cranked out a quick back workout. A rather good one, I might admit. I'm still trying to tinker around with training splits while I've got an odd week. I'll be leaving for Caribbean in a matter of days, so if I can find something consistent that I like, I'll run with it when I get back. I really just want to be able to put together a good off season bench cycle, and see if I can do another bench only meet by the end of the year.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up
Lateral Raises
DB Overhead Press
Rear Delt Raises
DB Bench Press
DB Flys
DB Skull Crushers
DB Rows
DB Curls
15 each

A1) Bent Over KB Rows
3x10; then 2 drop sets

B1) NG Lat Pulldowns
4x10-12

C1) Seated Cable Rows
3x15
*Swiss Angle Bar*

D1) Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns
3x20
D2) Suitcase Carry
3x25 yards per side