Bench Work, something a little different
I have been struggling the last few weeks with my bench workouts because of shoulder pain. I think it is an inpingement issue with my left shoulder. So, tonight I did all of my bench work with one board to limit the range of motion. I do think it helped as I was not having as much pain during the workout. It is pretty sore right now so I am icing it. Will see how it feels in the morning to know if using the board helped.
I am exactly two weeks out from my next contest, the NASA Iowa State Championships. I am happy with the progress I have made over the last 8 weeks. I should be abe to beat my previous best lifts with the exception of bench due to the shoulder thing. This next week I will be doing one last heavy workout in each of the three lifts and then I will start resting up and practicing my opening lifts. Plan on opening with a 250 bench, 400 squat, and 450 deadlift. If all goes well I am hoping I can get a 280 bench, 425 squat, and 500 deadlift. That would put me 5 pounds over my 1200 total that I have set as a goal for this year. I gotta think that is pretty good for an old man like me!
Be sure to check out Jason2459’s blog. He is getting ready for the same meet and has some humorous workout notes.
