..I really think that doing some basic strength progressions with OHP and then a lot of high rep wide-grip bench volume is going to be a good addition to my week that will build pressing strength back up without negatively effecting recovery. As I've written about in the past, I can train a ton of volume without getting overtrained, it's the high-% work that crushes me afterwords and really affects my mental health. Doing a lot more volume and speed, and being selective about when I go above 95% (in any lift, in the 1-3 rep range) seems to be the name of the game..

Week 2 - Day 1 (Overhead Press & Wide Grip Bench)

A1. Dumbbell Shrugs - 4x20

A2. Pushups - 4x15

B. Overhead Press - Triples up to 175x3 ("1+" Week)

C1. Wide Grip Bench Press - 3x35 w/ 135lbs

C2. Chin-Ups - 3x10

D. Tricep Cable Pushdowns - 3x25

E. Dumbbell Bicep Curls - 3x10 each arm

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