Training Log: Entry 2013

Seated axle press
axle x 10
75x5
115x5
140x3
160x3
180x7
140x10
115x10
115x10
115x9
115x8


Notes: Misgrooved a rep or 2 on the 180 set. Really trying my hardest to press overhead instead of in front. For the last 4 sets, I got rid of the backrest. Really trying to up the volume on my pressing without getting my shoulders buggy. Tried some behind the neck pressing, but shoulder got twinged on the set-up. Will need to start it with a higher suspended position.



Dips (forward lean)
50+15+10+5

Notes: Trying to cram in a ton of volume, so did rest pausing. 12 deep breaths between all "sets". Managed 80 total before my right rotator cuff tapped out. Think I'll keep this approach for the future. I like dips, but I want some more variety as well.



Axle curls 50lbs
1x100


Notes: First 70 reps I held onto the axle the whole time. After that, had to rest it on the pins every 10 reps. Think I'll stick with this weight until I can go without resting.


Seated band pushdowns
1x100


Band pull aparts
1x100


Cable rows 130lbs
15x10


Notes: Sets between sets of everything. Really feeling the contraction in my middle back on these. I think learning to use this lift has been one of the better things to come out of my ACL tear.