After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, I'm now focusing on being a bench press specialist for the next year or so (both raw and equipped). I'm currently just trying to increase muscle mass and keep my low back healthy and give it time to rest and recover.

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On this Monday evening  I got in my volume based lower body work, and this was just a moderate based workout for me. I didn't really feel like going heavy, so I just cranked out some volume to make up for it. Some of the machines I have access to aren't the best for various reasons, so I generally don't try to go too heavy unless I really feel like it. It was worth the time of going in and getting something done though.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up
10 minutes on the stair climber

A1) Standing Single Leg leg Curls
4x10
*Each rep was done as a 1.5 rep, so a full rep, then a partial.*

B1) Hack Squat
Worked up to a moderate set of 10; then two drop sets on the last set

C1) Leg Press
4x15

D1) Leg Extensions
4x8; then three drop sets on the last set

E1) KB Stiff Leg Deadlifts
3x20

F1) Kneeling Crunches
4x15
F2) Hack Squat Calf Raises
4x10-12