Training at Elitefts

I made the drive from Cleveland to London, Oh to train at the S5 compound. It's well worth it to make that trip once in awhile to train on the best equipment, with the best training partners, and best coaching there is. My bench group included 3 guys who all trained 10+ years at Westside Barbell, including Dave Tate, Ted Toalston, who is probably the best training partner I've ever had, and my current training partner, Travis, who is a Strength coach for the Cleveland Indians. Probably tough to beat the knowledge and experience of that crew.

Bench Press w Shoulder Saver:

Bar x 5
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x2
365x2
405x1
435x1
455x1 - 10 LB PR

I was pretty surprised with the PR, I haven't been doing bad, but my training hasn't been great either. In that group I guess you're obligated to do well!

Accessor work
SS Yoke Bar JM Press - The only JM Press variation that doesn't hurt my elbows.
3x12 - relatively light weight

Chest supported cambered bar rows 4x10
Neutral grip Overhead Press 4x5
Tri Pushdowns 3x25

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Great trip down to elitefts today. Hit 455 bench with the shoulder saver for a 10lb PR. #elitefts #teamelitefts #powerlifting

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elitefts athlete Bryan Doberdruk hits a PR single with our Shoulder Saver. Notice how Brian drives the bar back towards the wall behind him as he approaches lockout—Bryan successfully works to keep himself in good position and give his triceps the positioning they need to do the most work in part by focusing on this cue. Find content from Bryan and get Strong(er) so you can hit PRs on www.elitefts.com

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