Log - Fri., 10/29/10

Workout:

weights - bench test day

bench test
 - 45x4x5
 - 135x2x5
 - 185x2
 - 225x1
 - 255x1
 - 275x1
 - 300xf
 - 300x1 (PR)
chin-up, BW - 3x5

Comments:

I really screwed up the bench attempt.  My 275 rep was with terrible form - the bar really swung high up over my upper chest.  I still got it easily, but lost my groove and, I think, a little confidence.  The second problem came on my next rep, the first 300 attempt.  I really brought the bar down too fast, got loose at the bottom, and insufficient strength to both slow the bar and grind it back up.  I lifted it, but with help, and wasted a lot of energy on it.  The last attempt was much more controlled, and much better, but took all I had.

I think had I warmed up better and used better form, my first 300 attempt would have been smooth, and I might have gotten somewhere from 305 to 315.  But I'm not sure.  Either way, I can happily head to fat loss knowing I have a 300-lb. bench.  When it is time to bench again, I really want to focus on technique and learn the rest-pause - it'll cost me some pounds at first, but I think it will be worth it in the long run.