While I might not still be back to 100%, I'm healthy enough to compete bench only. Therefore, I am currently in meet prep, where I will compete at the APF/AAPF Summer Bash on July 29th, 2017. I'll be competing the 132-lb. weight class, multi-ply, where I look to bench press 500+ pounds, yet still mending my low back issues.

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Thursday I was able to get in some light extra leg work. With the meet approaching soon, I'm basically just trying to do enough leg work to maintain my conditioning and strength. I'm trying to pick good, friendly movements, and things that are going to help ensure I' not in the gym forever. I cranked this session out in under 45 minutes and I was dripping sweat. A really good morning training session.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up
PRI Breathing Work - 5 min
Hip Flexor Stretch - 30 sec per leg
Leg Swings (forward and side to side) - 10 each
Single Leg RDL - 10 per leg
Bulgarian Split Squat - 10 per leg
Goblet Squat - 10
Standing Band Crunch - 15

A1) Seated Leg Curls
3x12

B1) Leg Extensions
3x15

C1) Single Leg Seated Leg Press
3x12 per leg
*This is a unilateral leg press, and I found out on this session that I get a way better stretch and contraction, so I'll be using this much more.*

D1) Close Stance, Heels Elevated Goblet Squat
3x20
D2) Cable Pull Throughs
3x20

E1) Hack Squat Calf Raises
3x12
E2) Split Stance Cable Lift
3x10 per side